On January 15, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Supreme Court it formed a high-level committee to study digital arrest scams. These scams involve fraudsters pretending to be police, court staff, or government officials through audio or video calls to scare victims and demand money. In December, the Supreme Court asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to lead a countrywide probe following a complaint by an elderly Haryana couple. The court also sought advice from various Union Ministries, including the MHA, on handling these cybercrimes. The MHA said the committee, chaired by the Special Secretary (internal security), will review problems faced by agencies and study court and expert recommendations. Its members include officers from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Reserve Bank of India, CBI, National Investigation Agency, Delhi Police, and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). The CEO of I4C acts as member-secretary. The committee meets every two weeks and held its first meeting on December 29, where CBI suggested setting a monetary threshold for cases. The Ministry of Electronics and IT stressed strengthening the adjudication process under the IT Act, while the Department of Telecommunications said new rules are planned to address SIM card misuse. I4C reported that rules for freezing and returning stolen money to victims are almost ready. Efforts to improve the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal and the 1930 helpline are also underway. The committee agreed with the amicus curiae that victims should get compensation if losses are due to negligence or fraud by banks or telecom providers. It highlighted that victims must not suffer due to system failures or regulatory lapses. The MHA asked the Supreme Court for one month to continue its work. The court scheduled the next hearing for January 20.