Expressing shock over the scale of digital arrest cases in which cyber criminals allegedly extorted over Rs 3000 crore from victims, including senior citizens, in India, the Supreme Court on Monday asserted that it will deal with such cases with an iron hand.

"It’s shocking that almost Rs 3,000 crore has been collected from the victims, including senior citizens. And this is just in our country. If we don’t pass harsh and stringent orders, the problem will magnify…We have to strengthen the hands of our agencies through judicial orders. We are determined to deal with these crimes with iron hands," a Bench led by Justice Surya Kant said.

The Bench also decided to appoint amicus curiae to assist it in the matter.

Maintaining that it would not hesitate in issuing strong directives, if neces

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