New Delhi, May 15: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a new artificial intelligence-based system named ‘Abhay’ to tackle cyber crimes and fraudulent activities related to ‘digital arrest.’ This system will assist citizens in verifying the authenticity of notices issued by the CBI. It is designed as a real-time notice verification helpbot.
According to the CBI, there has been a significant rise in cyber crimes in recent years, particularly involving the misuse of technologies like artificial intelligence and deepfakes. These advancements have made it increasingly difficult for the general public to distinguish between real and fake information.
The agency highlighted that the fraud known as ‘digital arrest’ is especially dangerous. In this scheme, criminals impersonate law enforcement officials to intimidate individuals. They send fake notices claiming that a person is involved in a crime, subjecting victims to prolonged ‘digital surveillance’ under mental pressure, despite such a process having no legal basis in Indian law.
In response to these challenges, the CBI developed the ‘Abhay’ system, enabling citizens to verify any notice they receive. This service is available on the CBI’s official website. Users must click on the ‘Abhay’ option, complete an OTP verification process via their mobile number, and then upload a scanned copy of the relevant notice.
The system will analyze the notice and indicate whether it is genuine or potentially fraudulent. The CBI asserts that this technology will help alert citizens promptly and protect them from scams.
The investigative agency has warned the public not to trust any unknown calls, emails, or messages, especially those that threaten arrest or legal action. The CBI clarified that no legal process for ‘digital arrest’ exists.
Additionally, citizens are advised to report any suspicious activities immediately to the cyber crime portal or relevant authorities. The CBI has committed to taking strict action against individuals and networks that exploit banking and telecom systems to facilitate cyber crime.
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