The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre issued a public advisory on Saturday addressing the rising number of 'digital arrest' scams in India. These scams involve victims receiving phone calls from unknown numbers, often claiming to be from courier companies or other entities, and alleging that the victim's personal information is linked to illegal activities. In one instance, a journalist was digitally trapped for hours after receiving a call claiming her Aadhaar number was linked to a parcel containing drugs. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a report urging Southeast Asian countries to criminalize unlicensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to combat rampant cyber fraud linked to organized crime. The report highlights the role of these unlicensed VASPs in enabling organized crime, including drug trafficking and cybercrime.