WhatsApp New Delhi: Social media major WhatsApp has told the Union govt that it has deployed artificial intelligence-based logo detection and media matching system to identify and remove accounts impersonating law enforcement agencies to threaten senior citizens with ‘digital arrest’ and rob them of their life savings. Attorney general R Venkataramani filed the status report on behalf of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), operating under ministry of home affairs (MHA), after the interdepartmental committee deliberated measures to curb “digital arrest” scams with department of telecom, Reserve Bank of India, ministry of information technology, representatives of telecom service providers and WhatsApp. The statement of WhatsApp is significant as the encrypted messaging service has been used in diverse jurisdictions to avoid detection. On the discussion with the social media major, the status report said, “WhatsApp will continue strengthening AI/ML-based systems to detect impersonation of law enforcement agencies, misuse of official logos.” “WhatsApp informed that detection models and warning mechanisms have been introduced to identify impersonation patterns and alert users in suspicious interactions,” the report said, adding that the popular social media platform assured to undertake additional safeguards to detect and mitigate prolonged scam calls, as seen in digital arrest cases, and submit proposed technical measures within a month. “WhatsApp further ensured to cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and I4C, including timely action on shared signals related to scam networks, impersonation of law enforcement agencies, and fraudulent activities conducted through the platform,” it said. The status report detailed a series of steps under implementation – biometric identity verification prior to issuance of SIM cards by all telecom service providers (TSPs) and national database on SIM card holders of all TSPs. “DoT, in coordination with TSPs, to ensure that the technical system for national-level visibility of SIM issuance across operators is implemented within six months thereafter, so that the BIVS (Biometric Idenity Verification System)-based cross-operator SIM monitoring system becomes operational within a total period of nine months, before Dec 2026,” it said. In an important step to stop fake telemarketers and cybercriminals from using multiple SIMs, the Centre told the SC that TSPs have been asked to “develop mechanisms to prevent misuse of multiple PoS (Point of Sale) identities by the same individual, including improved identity verification and PoS traceability “measures.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? Will India’s demand for access scuttle fighter deal?123Photostories10 royal baby boy names inspired by kings and warriorsSuhana Khan returns in liquid gold in an Arpita Mehta saree that refuses to be ignoredMorning affirmation at 5am: Feeling lost? This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or tools123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiExit Poll results 2026PM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap
New Delhi: Social media major WhatsApp has told the Union govt that it has deployed artificial intelligence-based logo detection and media matching system to identify and remove accounts impersonating law enforcement agencies to threaten senior citizens with ‘digital arrest’ and rob them of their life savings. Attorney general R Venkataramani filed the status report on behalf of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), operating under ministry of home affairs (MHA), after the interdepartmental committee deliberated measures to curb “digital arrest” scams with department of telecom, Reserve Bank of India, ministry of information technology, representatives of telecom service providers and WhatsApp. The statement of WhatsApp is significant as the encrypted messaging service has been used in diverse jurisdictions to avoid detection. On the discussion with the social media major, the status report said, “WhatsApp will continue strengthening AI/ML-based systems to detect impersonation of law enforcement agencies, misuse of official logos.” “WhatsApp informed that detection models and warning mechanisms have been introduced to identify impersonation patterns and alert users in suspicious interactions,” the report said, adding that the popular social media platform assured to undertake additional safeguards to detect and mitigate prolonged scam calls, as seen in digital arrest cases, and submit proposed technical measures within a month. “WhatsApp further ensured to cooperate with Law Enforcement Agencies and I4C, including timely action on shared signals related to scam networks, impersonation of law enforcement agencies, and fraudulent activities conducted through the platform,” it said. The status report detailed a series of steps under implementation – biometric identity verification prior to issuance of SIM cards by all telecom service providers (TSPs) and national database on SIM card holders of all TSPs. “DoT, in coordination with TSPs, to ensure that the technical system for national-level visibility of SIM issuance across operators is implemented within six months thereafter, so that the BIVS (Biometric Idenity Verification System)-based cross-operator SIM monitoring system becomes operational within a total period of nine months, before Dec 2026,” it said. In an important step to stop fake telemarketers and cybercriminals from using multiple SIMs, the Centre told the SC that TSPs have been asked to “develop mechanisms to prevent misuse of multiple PoS (Point of Sale) identities by the same individual, including improved identity verification and PoS traceability “measures.”
