New chatbot to help citizens verify authenticity of notices; CJI to launch initiative at memorial lecture
New Delhi, Apr 19: In a significant step to combat rising cases of digital arrest frauds, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to introduce an AI-powered chatbot aimed at enabling people to verify the authenticity of notices issued in the agency’s name.
The chatbot named ‘Abhay’ will be formally launched on Monday by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during the 22nd D P Kohli Memorial Lecture organised by the CBI.
Officials said the chatbot will allow citizens to check whether a notice claiming to be from the CBI is genuine, providing a crucial safeguard against fraudsters who impersonate agency officials. The initiative comes amid increasing instances where scammers use fake notices to intimidate victims under the guise of “digital arrest” and extort large sums of money.
“The AI-powered notice verification chatbot, ABHAY, will allow the public to verify the genuineness of a notice purportedly issued by the CBI. In the context of digital arrest frauds, this provides a much-needed tool for citizens,” a CBI spokesperson said.
The development follows concerns raised over large-scale cyber frauds, with authorities highlighting how criminals have exploited fear tactics by presenting forged documents in non-existent cases.
The Chief Justice of India will also deliver a lecture on “Challenges of Cyber Crime – Role for Police and Judiciary” and confer 24 Medals for Meritorious Service during the event.
Organised annually since 2000, the D P Kohli Memorial Lecture commemorates the founding director of the CBI and serves as a platform for discussion on evolving challenges in law enforcement and criminal justice.
