Cyber crime: Is your money safe in bank? How to spot red flags? Experts on how to stop financial fraud

The big focus of this episode of India First is on the surge of 'digital arrest' cases and cyber fraud across India, a criminal tactic with devastating financial and personal consequences. The programme highlights the case of former Punjab IGP Amar Singh Chahal, who is in critical condition after an alleged suicide attempt following an Rs 8 crore fraud. Cyber security experts and law enforcement officials detail the modus operandi of these international syndicates.  Former Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar debunks this concept as a complete fabrication. The report explores solutions, including calls for the Reserve Bank of India to enforce stricter regulations like mandatory biometric KYC to combat the use of mule accounts for money laundering. Experts advise citizens to immediately disconnect suspicious calls.