Supreme Court Judge Reveals He Was Target of Fake Traffic Challan Scam
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News18•16-01-2026, 21:03
Supreme Court Judge Reveals He Was Target of Fake Traffic Challan Scam
- •Supreme Court Justice Satish Chandra Sharma revealed he was targeted by cyber fraudsters with a fake traffic challan scam.
- •He received a message with a link to a website that mimicked a real government portal, but his presence of mind prevented fraud.
- •Justice Sharma emphasized that if judges are targeted, common people are even more vulnerable to such sophisticated scams.
- •The incident highlights the rising trend of fake challan scams via WhatsApp and SMS, using government logos to deceive.
- •The court took a strict stance against cyber fraud, denying bail to an accused involved in similar schemes.
Why It Matters: Even Supreme Court judges are targets of sophisticated cyber fraud, highlighting the need for extreme caution online.
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