Indian government asks Supreme Court to curb digital arrest scams

Government proposal requires biometric SIM checks

The proposal calls for biometric verification when you get a new SIM card, plus tighter rules for mobile vendors.
Telecom companies might have to share user data faster with authorities if fraud is suspected.
For platforms like WhatsApp, there could be device blocks for suspicious activity, linking accounts directly with SIM cards, and saving deleted account information for investigations—all aimed at making it harder for scammers to slip through.