The Bombay High Court issued a strong warning on Tuesday, urging the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters impersonating judges or court officials to solicit money. In a recent notification, the Registrar General highlighted an alarming trend where individuals receive calls and messages demanding money under the guise of judicial authority.
The court’s administration has noticed a rise in these deceptive practices, involving requests for money for various pretexts. In some instances, text messages or links are sent by those claiming to be judicial officers, soliciting funds directly. The High Court is actively pursuing legal action against these fraudsters and collaborating closely with the police to address the issue.
This warning follows a similar incident at the national level where a scammer used a social media platform to impersonate the Chief Justice of India, Dhananjay Chandrachud, and asked for money supposedly for ‘cab fare’. The Supreme Court of India responded by lodging a formal complaint with the Delhi police.
The Bombay High Court advises anyone who receives such suspicious calls or messages to refrain from engaging and to report the incident immediately to law enforcement authorities.
