Bombay High Court judge duped of ₹6 lakh in online credit card reward points scam
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Summary
A sitting judge of the Bombay High Court has lodged a police complaint after being duped of over ₹6 lakh in an online credit card fraud. The Cuffe Parade police in Mumbai have registered a first information report (FIR) under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. According to FIR, the judge was attempting to redeem reward points through an HDFC Bank credit card on February 28 when the fraud occurred. While at home, the judge searched online for the
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Bar and Bench
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right