February 22, 2026 1:42 PM

PM Modi warns against digital fraud, urges citizens to update KYC only through official channels

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned citizens against rising incidents of digital fraud and so-called “digital arrest” scams, urging people to remain vigilant and follow proper banking procedures to safeguard their hard-earned savings. Speaking during the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said that although awareness about digital fraud had increased, troubling incidents were still being reported. “My dear countrymen, in ‘Mann Ki ...