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Digital arrest scams: CBI to launch chatbot to help people verify notices issued to them
The Central Bureau of Investigation will launch ABHAY, an AI-powered chatbot to help the public verify the authenticity of notices purportedly issued by the CBI. The launch will occur during the 22nd D P Kohli Memorial Lecture, where the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will speak and medals will be awarded.
Why It Matters
The tool aims to counter digital arrest frauds where scammers pose as CBI officials and coerce victims with fraudulent notices.
Timeline
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Chief Justice of India to deliver lecture and confer medals at D P Kohli Memorial Lecture
April 19, 2026
The CJI Surya Kant is scheduled to deliver the lecture on 'Challenges of Cyber Crime - Role for Police and Judiciary' and will confer 24 Medals for Meritorious Service at the 22nd D P Kohli Memorial Lecture.
CBI to unveil ABHAY, AI-powered chatbot to verify notices
April 19, 2026
The Central Bureau of Investigation will on Monday unveil ABHAY, an AI-powered chatbot that will help the public verify the genuineness of notices purportedly issued by the CBI. The launch will be by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during the 22nd D P Kohli Memorial Lecture organized by the CBI.