Fake sites using my name appear frequently’: CJI Surya Kant raises concern over rise in cybercrime cases CJI Surya Kant said cybercrime now threatens public trust and noted that around 6.6 million cybercrime complaints are pending across the country.

[23/02, 08:04] sekarreporter1: “Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant (R) and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. (Photo | Special Arrangement)
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‘Fake sites using my name appear frequently’: CJI Surya Kant raises concern over rise in cybercrime cases
CJI Surya Kant said cybercrime now threatens public trust and noted that around 6.6 million cybercrime complaints are pending across the country.
Rajesh Asnani
Updated:21st Feb, 2026 at 1:16 PM
JAIPUR: The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, on Friday raised serious concerns over the growing threat of cybercrime in the country, revealing that he has been targeted by cybercriminals as well.

His remarks, made during the inauguration of a three-day cybersecurity seminar in Jaipur, triggered a wider discussion on digital safety and trust in the online space.

Addressing the seminar, the CJI said that fake websites using his identity appear frequently. “Every other day, I see a new website in my name. One day, a girl like my sister and my daughter received messages from a website in my name. Fortunately, the language in those messages was not offensive, as they likely knew about me and my views,” he said.

He added that the matter was immediately reported to cybercrime authorities, which helped trace the operators. However, he noted that the websites were being run from Nigeria, highlighting the cross-border nature of such offences. “This demonstrates the complexity of this crime. Cybercrime knows no boundaries,” he said.

Surya Kant described artificial intelligence as a game-changer for improving access to justice but warned that cyber offences are expanding beyond financial fraud. He said cybercrime now threatens public trust and noted that around 6.6 million cybercrime complaints are pending across the country.

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The CJI explained that multiple messages had been circulated through sites using his identity and that he was personally aware of these activities. He stressed that awareness in local languages is key to prevention, as victims often struggle to understand digital threats.

Referring to a recent case, he said an elderly couple had complained about a “digital arrest” scam in which their life savings were allegedly wiped out within minutes. The court took suo motu cognisance of the issue, and he said he continues to monitor the matter closely. “I have passed several strict orders in this regard. The judiciary will take every possible step to eradicate this problem,” he said.

He also cited data shared during the seminar indicating that cybercriminals have allegedly siphoned off about Rs 55,000 crore from ordinary citizens nationwide, calling it a clear case of extortion and robbery.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, who attended the event, said the state government is committed to tackling cyber offences. He announced plans to establish a special cyber court to strengthen action against digital crimes, adding that offenders would face punishment whether crimes are committed physically or online.”
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[23/02, 08:04] Meta AI: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has raised concerns over the growing threat of cybercrime in the country, revealing that he has been targeted by cybercriminals. Fake websites using his identity appear frequently, and he has received messages from these sites, including one sent to a girl similar to his sister and daughter. The CJI reported the matter to cybercrime authorities, which helped trace the operators, but the websites were being run from Nigeria, highlighting the cross-border nature of such offences. ¹ ² ³

Surya Kant described artificial intelligence as a game-changer for improving access to justice but warned that cyber offences are expanding beyond financial fraud. He noted that around 6.6 million cybercrime complaints are pending across the country, and cybercriminals have allegedly siphoned off about Rs 55,000 crore from ordinary citizens nationwide.

The Rajasthan Chief Minister, Bhajan Lal Sharma, announced plans to establish a special cyber court to strengthen action against digital crimes. The state government is committed to tackling cyber offences, and offenders will face punishment whether crimes are committed physically or online.

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சுமார் 66 லட்சம் சைபர் குற்ற புகார்கள் நாடு முழுவதும் நிலுவையில் உள்ளதாக கூறியுள்ளார். சாதாரண குடிமக்கள் இடம் இருந்து சுமார் 55 ஆயிரம் கோடி ரூபாயை சைபர் குற்றவாளிகள் கொள்ளை அடித்துள்ளதாக கூறியுள்ளார்.

ராஜஸ்தான் முதல்வர் பஜன் லால் சர்மா, சைபர் குற்றங்களை எதிர்த்து சிறப்பு நீதிமன்றம் அமைக்கப்படும் என அறிவித்துள்ளார். இந்த குற்றங்களுக்கு கடும் தண்டனை வழங்கப்படும் என கூறியுள்ளார்.

சைபர் குற்றங்கள் குறித்து அறிந்து கொள்ள விரும்புகிறீர்களா? அல்லது சைபர் குற்ற புகார்களை பதிவு செய்வது குறித்து அறிய விரும்புகிறீர்களா?