Common citizens, whose tranquility and money were lost because of getting trapped in the horrific scheme of "Digital Arrest" at the hands of cybercriminals, can finally draw some consolation from this news. The Central Bureau of Investigation has come up with a novel way to tackle this cyber menace.

The bureau has announced the launch of an AI-enabled chatbot named “Abhay,” which will aid individuals to detect whether the notice received by them is authentic or not. Abhay – The Age of Digital Extortioners. The technology-driven safety net will be unveiled on Monday.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant will dedicate 'Abhay' to the nation during the 22nd 'D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture', organized in memory of the founding CBI Director, D.P. Kohli. Sharing the serious situation, a CBI spokesperson said, "In many cases, it has been observed that fraudsters, posing as CBI officers, display fake notices. They hold people hostage by threatening them with digital arrest and extort crores of rupees illegally."

This chatbot will prove to be a powerful tool to eliminate this fear, allowing ordinary citizens to verify the authenticity of the notice within a few moments. A torch of justice and a great legacy: The magnitude of cybercrime's scourge can be gauged from the fact that the Supreme Court recently termed it "loot or robbery."

The court expressed concern that cybercriminals have defrauded the country of ₹54,000 crore. This move by the CBI is not only a means of spreading technology but also a tribute to a great legacy. The foundation laid by D.P. Kohli, the first CBI Director in 1963, continues to be nurtured by the values ​​of law and justice.

This memorial lecture is a platform to reflect on policing and judicial challenges, reshaping the resolve for accountability and security in modern times. Now, with 'Abhay', citizens of the country will feel safe from digital fraudsters.