Applicable Laws & Acts
In India, several laws address cyber frauds, including those that occur without OTPs:
- Information Technology Act, 2000: Provides legal recognition to electronic transactions and penalizes cybercrimes.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
- Section 316 – Cheating. )
- Section 318 – Identity theft and related offenses .
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Guidelines: Mandate security measures for banks to protect against digital frauds.