TG records 25% increase in cybercrime complaints, about 2,000% increase in refunds
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TG records 25% increase in cybercrime complaints, about 2,000% increase in refunds

The Hindu  

Cybercrime losses for Telangana citizens stood at a staggering ₹1,867 crore in 2024, more than doubling the last year’s figure of ₹778.7 crore. The State recorded 1.14 lakh cybercrime complaints in 2024, up by 24.5% from 91,652 in 2023, as per the latest data shared by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau. Another 21 cyber criminals involved in 25 cybercrime cases in Telangana and 73 cases nationwide were arrested in second such operation. The bureau also conducted Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing across 29 police applications and initiated cyber hygiene audits, with Cyberabad and Hyderabad commissionerates already completed. Way forward After building a strong defence throughout 2024, the bureau aims to carry to joint inter-state operations across the key hotspots in the country to target cyber offenders.

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Bapatla sees decline in crime, rise in cyber offenses
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17 hours, 33 minutes ago

Bapatla sees decline in crime, rise in cyber offenses

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Bapatla district reported significant changes in crime and enforcement trends this year, as revealed in a press conference led by Tushar Dudi on Tuesday. The annual report showcased a 32.1 per cent drop in registered cases, declining from 5,361 in 2023 to 3,637 in 2024. Property crimes also saw a 13.5 per cent reduction, from 478 cases in …

TGCSB Arrested Seven Cybercriminals From Rajasthan
19 hours, 48 minutes ago

TGCSB Arrested Seven Cybercriminals From Rajasthan

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana Cybercrime Security Bureau during an interstate special operation in Rajasthan arrested seven cyber criminals. This is the follow-up operation of the first ever interstate operation conducted by TGCSB in Rajasthan in the month of September wherein 27 cyber criminals were arrested, Shikha Geol, director of TGCSB said. Following that operation, TGCSB has identified other criminals who acted …

Indore reports over 10,000 cyber fraud complaints in 2024: Rs 60 crore lost, Rs 12.5 cr recovered
1 day, 9 hours ago

Indore reports over 10,000 cyber fraud complaints in 2024: Rs 60 crore lost, Rs 12.5 cr recovered

India TV News  

In a shocking revelation, online fraudsters have duped residents of Indore of Rs 60 crore in 2024, according to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotia. Fraudsters appropriated Rs 60 crore from victims, but we managed to retrieve and return Rs 12.5 crore,” ADCP Dandotia said on Monday. “Victims included professionals and even a former judge of the Madhya Pradesh …

Cybercrime Losses in Kakinada Surge to Rs 26.57 Crore in 2024
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Cybercrime Losses in Kakinada Surge to Rs 26.57 Crore in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada:The Kakinada district police headquarter would provide one drone to every police station under it as part of the efforts to bring down the crime rate in 2025. He said women police would visit colleges, schools, villages, government and private offices and hold meetings to spread awareness about cyber safety and security in 2025. However, he said the police achieved …

Crime rate in NTR district down by 10.76% in 2024
1 day, 16 hours ago

Crime rate in NTR district down by 10.76% in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:The NTR district witnessed an overall reduction in the crime rate in 2024. This represents a 26.05 per cent reduction compared to the 1,977 cases reported in 2023. Addressing the media after NTR District’s annual crime review meeting here on Monday, city police commissioner Rajasekhara Babu cited a staggering 73.14 per cent increase in cybercrimes. He said there was a …

Cybercrimes in Telangana up by 18% this year: Report
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Cybercrimes in Telangana up by 18% this year: Report

Hindustan Times  

In Telangana, there has been an increase by 18% in cybercrime cases in 2024 compared to last year, but the monetary loss caused to the people went up by a 140%, an annual report released by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau said. The Cyberabad area of Hyderabad registered the highest number of 25,112 cases, followed by the rest of Hyderabad, …

11 held for cheating over 17K of ₹125.6 Cr in Gurugram
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11 held for cheating over 17K of ₹125.6 Cr in Gurugram

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram Police announced on Monday that 11 cybercrime gangs cheated ₹125.62 crores from over 17,000 victims across India. Computer hacker with credit card stealing data from a laptop concept for network security, identity theft and computer crime According to police, most suspects were involved in investment and parcel frauds, with at least 11 residents of Gurugram losing crores in separate …

Public awareness crucial to combat rising cybercrimes, says Guntur SP
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Public awareness crucial to combat rising cybercrimes, says Guntur SP

The Hindu  

In an effort to address the growing menace of cybercrimes, District Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar emphasised the importance of public awareness at the ‘Cyber Valour-2024’ programme held at Sri Venkateswara Vignan Mandir in Guntur on Monday. Speaking at the event, SP Satish Kumar highlighted the increasing number of cybercrime victims, ranging from professionals to homemakers, often targeted due …

Cyber Fraud Hits Rs 300 Crore, Police to Target Bank Collusion
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Cyber Fraud Hits Rs 300 Crore, Police to Target Bank Collusion

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Bank managements will be under the radar of the city police in 2025 and anyone found colluding with fraudsters directly or indirectly would be duly prosecuted. Of this, the city cybercrime units froze Rs.77 crore and the police facilitated return of about Rs.39 crore to the victims. It has been observed that cyber fraudsters had managed to open current …

Citizens lose ₹64 lakh to cyber fraudsters
1 week, 3 days ago

Citizens lose ₹64 lakh to cyber fraudsters

Hindustan Times  

Police have recorded five cyber crime cases where fraudsters siphoned off ₹64 lakh from accounts of citizens. In the first case, a 47-year-old resident has lodged a complaint with the Warje police stating that unidentified fraudsters cheated him on the pretext of online share trading promising huge returns. In the second case, a 32-year-old woman from Wadgaonsheri was cheated of …

Cyber cheats dupe citizens of ₹1.58 crore
1 week, 4 days ago

Cyber cheats dupe citizens of ₹1.58 crore

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Police have lodged nine cyber fraud cases where cybercriminals siphoned off funds worth ₹58 lakhs from different bank accounts of the victims. All nine cases were lodged on Thursday, December 19 while as many as ten cyber fraud-related cases were lodged on Wednesday, wherein an aggregate amount of ₹1 crore was siphoned off by the accused. The city …

Rs 2,047 cr lost in 2024, Karnataka set to buff up against cybercrime
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Rs 2,047 cr lost in 2024, Karnataka set to buff up against cybercrime

India Today  

Back in 2001, Karnataka was the first state in India to set up a cybercrime police station, in anticipation of an emerging threat. Now, as cybercrime reaches alarming proportions—the money lost to such frauds in Karnataka in 2024 is pegged at Rs 2,047 crore—the state government is doubling down on its approach to tackling the menace by setting up a …

TN Cyber Crime Investigation Centre arrest four for Rs 1.65 crore online scam
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TN Cyber Crime Investigation Centre arrest four for Rs 1.65 crore online scam

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Four men who were involved in an online investment scam were arrested by the State Cyber Crime Investigation Centre on December 6 and 7. The arrested include two mule account holders, a face-to-face agent, and an agent directly working in a scam compound in Cambodia. According to the police, the victim, a 67-year-old retired government employee residing in Chennai, …

Rs 700 cr lost in fraud in Cyberabad: Mohanty
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Rs 700 cr lost in fraud in Cyberabad: Mohanty

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: FedEx, digital arrests, investment frauds, and so on, have made people residing in Cyberabad limits lose around Rs 700 crore to cybercrime this year, said Cyberabad police. To make more people aware of the existence of cybercrime and to curb this menace, the Cyberabad police has launched a brand-new initiative - Project P.R.O.T.E.C.T - Preventing Risks Online Through Education, …

People in Madhya Pradesh lost 130 per cent more money due to digital arrest in 2024 compared to 2023
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People in Madhya Pradesh lost 130 per cent more money due to digital arrest in 2024 compared to 2023

New Indian Express  

BHOPAL: Money lost due to digital arrest -- the rising phenomenon of cyber fraudsters posing as enforcement agencies’ sleuths to extort money from targets -- has increased by more than 130 per cent within a year in Madhya Pradesh. The alarming statistics were shared by the state government on the second day of the ongoing winter session of the Vidhan …

Gujarat police bust cyber fraud network, arrest eight as Rs 50 crore routed through 42 bank accounts
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Gujarat police bust cyber fraud network, arrest eight as Rs 50 crore routed through 42 bank accounts

India TV News  

The Gujarat police have succeeded in exposing an elaborate so-called underground network that had run several accounts for parking cyber fraud money and arrested eight individuals. The inspection of 42 out of approximately 200 suspect bank accounts revealed an astonishing amount, which is around Rs 50 crore deposited from cyber scam victims. The admission of the principal accused in Ahmedabad …

Cyber fraud: Lucknow police recover, return ₹19 lakh to online scam victim
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyber fraud: Lucknow police recover, return ₹19 lakh to online scam victim

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The cybercrime cell of the Lucknow police on Saturday helped a state capital resident Amit Gupta get back ₹19 lakh out of ₹ 28.7 lakh that he lost in a cyber fraud on the promise of earning huge profits from trading in the stock market between May and July earlier this year. The cyber frauds, impersonating as representatives of …

Hyderabad Couple Fall Victim to 'Digital Arrest', Lose Rs 2 crore
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hyderabad Couple Fall Victim to 'Digital Arrest', Lose Rs 2 crore

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A couple from Narayanguda were scared to even step out of their house after a four-day long of what they believed was a ‘digital arrest’. On pressing 1, the call got connected to a scamster, who, posing as a Mumbai crime branch officer, told them that there was suspicious activity noticed on their number. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Hyderabad …

Bengaluru tops digital fraud cases as Karnataka faces ₹109 crore loss in scams
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Bengaluru tops digital fraud cases as Karnataka faces ₹109 crore loss in scams

Hindustan Times  

In 2024, residents of Karnataka have been defrauded of ₹109.01 crore through elaborate digital arrest scams, where criminals impersonate government officials to extract money. Karnataka police arrested 27 individuals connected to these operations, though none of the accused from Bengaluru cases have been caught so far. Addressing a question raised by BJP MLC K Prathap Simha Nayak, the minister revealed …

Karnataka Reports Rs 109 Crore Digital Fraud
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Karnataka Reports Rs 109 Crore Digital Fraud

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Karnataka has reported a total of 641 cases related to digital arrest fraud in the current year, with over ₹109 crore being defrauded, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara informed the Legislative Council on Tuesday. The Minister stated that across the country, over 42,000 digital fraud cases were reported with Karnataka accounting for 11,000 of them. “In our efforts to …

Over 59,000 victims of online trading fraud in Odisha in six years: CM Mohan Majhi
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Over 59,000 victims of online trading fraud in Odisha in six years: CM Mohan Majhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed on Monday that over 59,000 people in the state have fallen prey to online trading fraud in the past six years. Between 2019 and November 2024, the state registered 769 cases of online trading scams, affecting 59,437 individuals. The Economic Offences Wing of the Odisha Police also reported significant cases, with four …

Hyderabad City Cyber Crime Unit refunds Rs.35 lakh to two victims
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hyderabad City Cyber Crime Unit refunds Rs.35 lakh to two victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad city cyber crime unit refunded Rs.35 lakh to the victims in two cases. In the second case, a complaint was received from a 76-year-old retired person from Hyderabad stating fraudsters deceived him by falsely implicating him in money laundering and digital arrest. The cyber crime unit worked diligently to issue notices to the bank officials, followed up …

Haryana police bust major cyber fraud, 8 arrested for defrauding over 1,900 people of Rs 9 crore
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Haryana police bust major cyber fraud, 8 arrested for defrauding over 1,900 people of Rs 9 crore

India TV News  

In a significant breakthrough, the Sonipat police have uncovered a large-scale cyber fraud operation, arresting eight individuals who defrauded 1,931 people across India of nearly Rs 9 crore. The accused, identified as Ajay, Pintu, Sachin, Rawalram, Harimohan, Rakesh, Yashraj, and Deshraj, were arrested in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, Savai Madhopur, and Jodhpur after an investigation prompted by a complaint from a local …

Delhi police crackdown on cyber fraud racket
4 weeks ago

Delhi police crackdown on cyber fraud racket

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has dismantled a major racket of cybercriminals who defrauded people to the tune of nearly Rs 20 crore by creating fake identity documents of non-existent individuals, established shell companies, opened current bank accounts, and rented out these accounts for fraudulent purposes. This syndicate had been providing access to multiple current bank accounts to unknown cyber fraudsters …

Gurugram cops bust cybercrime ring that duped ₹74cr across India
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Gurugram cops bust cybercrime ring that duped ₹74cr across India

Hindustan Times  

The Gurugram police have arrested eight cybercriminals accused of defrauding 7,719 victims across India of ₹74.2 crore over the last 6-8 months, officials said on Monday. The arrested suspects include Lakshya Kumar, Amrit Pal, and Chetan Kumar, apprehended on October 15 and 16; Kanishk Pratap of Hisar on October 23; Zakaria Khan of Nuh on October 27; Sunil Kumar of …

CCU officials help two cybercrime victims get refund
1 month ago

CCU officials help two cybercrime victims get refund

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The city cybercrime unit refunded Rs 8,46,227 to two victims in separate cases. The CCU immediately on being approached registered a case under Section 66 of the IT Act and Sections 419 and 420 of the IPC and initiated an investigation. Inspector K. Prasad Rao sent notices to the bank officials and asked them to freeze the fraudulent amount. CCU …

India lost over ₹11,000 crore to cyber scams in first 9 months of 2024: Report
1 month ago

India lost over ₹11,000 crore to cyber scams in first 9 months of 2024: Report

Hindustan Times  

India has endured a loss of around ₹11,333 crore to cyber scams in the first nine months of 2024, said a recent report. Stock trading frauds caused the maximum amount of loss, ₹ 4,636 crore from over 2 lakh complaints. Meanwhile, cases of digital arrests, which authorities have seen an uptick in, caused a loss of ₹1,616 crore from around …

Cyber Sleuths Recover and Refund Rs 3.5 Lakh to Three Victims
1 month ago

Cyber Sleuths Recover and Refund Rs 3.5 Lakh to Three Victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:In three separate cybercrime cases, Hyderabad sleuths refunded ₹3.5 lakh to victims of credit card fraud and central government scheme fraud. The caller informed that he was eligible for a credit card and the victim provided him with sensitive information leading to fraudulent transactions from his bank account. The other two cases pertained to a central government scheme fraud and …

Telangana Cyber Sleuths Nab Scammer in Rs 8.14 Cr Trading Fraud
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana Cyber Sleuths Nab Scammer in Rs 8.14 Cr Trading Fraud

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Sleuths from Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested a fraudster from Chittigarh in Rajasthan for a trading fraud in which a victim lost over Rs 8.14 crore. “We formed special teams and identified the accused through his server as Sharvan Kumar Sharma alias Shravan Kumar Sharma and arrested him from his house in Rajasthan,” Shikha said. During interrogation the accused …

Gang behind ‘digital arrest’ busted, 2 held
1 month, 1 week ago

Gang behind ‘digital arrest’ busted, 2 held

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Police have arrested two Assam-based men for their alleged involvement in cases of “digital fraud”. Digital arrest refers to a cyber scam where fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officials, deceive victims into believing they have committed a serious crime and must stay visible online until their demands are met, exploiting fear to extort money. The matter came to light …

Over 10 People Falling Prey to Scammers in Vizag Every Day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Over 10 People Falling Prey to Scammers in Vizag Every Day

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Every day at least 10 to 20 people are falling prey to scammers in Vizag City alone as the cases of cyber frauds have gone up rapidly during the past few months with most of the crimes arising from greed, ignorance, and fear of the victims. As per the data from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, more than …

UP police bust job and loan scam, arrest three cybercriminals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP police bust job and loan scam, arrest three cybercriminals

Hindustan Times  

A major cybercrime syndicate, including an international kingpin and a call centre operator, was on Saturday busted by the Varanasi cybercrime team in Gautam Buddh Nagar. The gang had been running a sophisticated scam that preyed on job seekers and loan applicants, stealing personal data and duping victims from large sums of money. The gang had kept records of nearly …

Cyber fraudsters pose as cops, con 73-yr-old of ₹24L in Ludhiana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyber fraudsters pose as cops, con 73-yr-old of ₹24L in Ludhiana

Hindustan Times  

Unidentified cyber fraudsters posing as cops allegedly duped a retired Merchant Navy engineer of ₹24.2 lakh, officials said. They said the fraudsters put up an elaborate hoax, claiming the victim was implicated in child pornography and money laundering cases. Singh said that despite his initially resistance, he was persuaded after the fraudsters staged a convincing video call. The caller said …

Hyderabad Cybercrime cops help credit card fraud victim recover Rs 1.18 lakh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad Cybercrime cops help credit card fraud victim recover Rs 1.18 lakh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The city cyber crime unit cops helped a cyberfraud victim get back `1.18 lakh which he had lost to a scamster. According to the CCU police, the victim was responding to a call from the fraudster who offered to increase the credit card limit and collected his details. The victim approached the police station on Wednesday following which the …

Telangana Cyber Bureau's state-wide crackdown helps solve 2,702 all-India cases
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana Cyber Bureau's state-wide crackdown helps solve 2,702 all-India cases

India Today  

In a significant move against cybercrime, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau recently arrested 48 suspects linked to a widespread cybercrime network. The statewide crackdown, conducted in collaboration with local law enforcement, targeted suspects involved in 508 cases in Telangana and over 2,194 cases across India, amounting to financial losses of more than Rs 8.16 crore. Suspects face charges under various …

Rs 111 crore, 623 bank A/Cs, 25 arrests: The cyber-fraud that stunned Surat police
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rs 111 crore, 623 bank A/Cs, 25 arrests: The cyber-fraud that stunned Surat police

India Today  

The Surat police have busted a major gang laundering money extorted from victims of ‘digital arrest’ around the country and even overseas. The police detected that lakhs of money parted with by cyber-fraud victims were first landing in a ‘mule account’, functional on ‘rooted devices’ operated from outside India. From Mota Varachha and Sarthana areas of Surat, the police recovered …

Most of 165 cybercrooks held over past 6 months are graduates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Most of 165 cybercrooks held over past 6 months are graduates

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Over the past six months, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has arrested 165 cyber fraudsters from across the country. Highlighting TGCSB’s commitment to ensuring a cyber-safe Telangana, Goel revealed that seven cybercrime police stations have been set up across the state, which have been operational since April. “Most of them were arrested under extreme challenging conditions such as the …

Telangana Cyber Crime Police Arrests 165 Criminals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Cyber Crime Police Arrests 165 Criminals

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: More than half of those suspected of committing cyber fraud are not super-qualified professionals, it turns out. About 35 per cent had only cleared their SSC or had dropped out earlier, and another 20 per cent had only cleared their Intermediate, according to data developed by the Telangana Cybercrime Security Bureau. The bureau said the remaining 45 per cent …

Rs 93 cr lost to cyber scammers in Coimbatore this year
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rs 93 cr lost to cyber scammers in Coimbatore this year

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: Coimbatore City Police Commissioner V Balakrishnan said that there has been a significant increase in cybercrime cases and around Rs 93 crore was lured by scammers this year. However, in 2024, we received complaints worth Rs 98 crore and have managed to freeze approximately 50 per cent of the cash that was lured from the public by the scammers. …

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users

India TV News  

Cybercrimes are becoming a significant issue in India, with scammers tricking people out of large sums of money. Rising Digital Arrest in India India reported a financial loss of approximately Rs 120.3 crore due to a ‘digital arrest’ scam from January to April 2024, according to government data. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, noted that …

Telangana cops arrest UP native in Delhi for human trafficking
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana cops arrest UP native in Delhi for human trafficking

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Sleuths of Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested Sadakat Khan, a Uttar Pradesh native at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi on November 2, on charges of sending people to Cambodia where they were forced to commit cybercrimes. The TGCSB on Friday said that they have now arrested a total of four persons in connection with the case that came …

Bengaluru man arrested for running inter-state cyber scam racket, defrauding several of ₹2.3 crore: Report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru man arrested for running inter-state cyber scam racket, defrauding several of ₹2.3 crore: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru resident identified as Kumar Utlasar, aged 50, was arrested by the Goa Police cyber crime cell over an alleged investment scam involving ₹2.3 crore. Bengaluru has seen several cyber crime and cyber fraud related incidents of late, including courier scams, stock investment scams, and digital arrests. SP Rahul Gupta from the crime branch spoke to reporters about the …

Hyderabad: Cop Saves Rs 1.05 Cr of Cybercrime Victim Hours After Plaint
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad: Cop Saves Rs 1.05 Cr of Cybercrime Victim Hours After Plaint

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In what was like a Diwali bonus, a 50-year-old man’s months of agony ended on a delightful note when he was able to recover Rs 1.05 crore that he had lost in an investment fraud, thanks to swift action by the investigating officer. Madhusudhan Rao from the central crime station of the Hyderabad commissionerate froze the account within hours …

Eight Arrested in Digital Arrest Scams, Fresh Advisory Issued
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Eight Arrested in Digital Arrest Scams, Fresh Advisory Issued

Hindustan Times  

Eight persons have been arrested in a cybercrime case known as 'digital arrest' in India. The case involves various digital arrest scams committed to defraud money to the tune of ₹159 crore from victims across the country. The fraudsters obtained hundreds of SIM cards, allegedly linked to shell companies' bank accounts, and also used these SIM cards to create fake …

Cyberattacks on India to Reach 17 Trillion by 2047: Study
2 months ago

Cyberattacks on India to Reach 17 Trillion by 2047: Study

The Hindu  

Cyberattacks on India are projected to rise significantly in the coming years, with the country facing a substantial threat from adversaries aiming to destabilize its growth. The country's rise as a global power is being threatened by a steady, well-coordinated effort from adversaries aiming to destabilise its growth.

Techie Escapes Digital Arrest, Thanks to Timely Help
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2 months ago

Techie Escapes Digital Arrest, Thanks to Timely Help

Deccan Chronicle  

A 44-year-old IT employee managed to escape from cyber criminals in Telangana after being held under 'digital arrest' for nearly 30 hours. The ordeal began when the fraudsters posed as Mumbai police officials and threatened him with arrest in the money laundering case. Despite the threats, the victim remained calm and informed the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Station. The police …

CM Stalin Warns of Drug Trafficking and Cybercrime Across States
2 months, 1 week ago

CM Stalin Warns of Drug Trafficking and Cybercrime Across States

New Indian Express  

Chief Minister MK Stalin has called for cooperation among police officials of all southern states to tackle the issue of narcotics and cybercrime. Stalin said that links and assets of narcotic offenders are spread across states, which require coordinated efforts to arrest the accused and continue the probe in other states. He also highlighted the importance of conducting financial investigations …

Cybercrime cops refund Rs 38 lakh to victim
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cybercrime cops refund Rs 38 lakh to victim

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In case you fall victim to cyber fraud, register a complaint at the earliest so that the chances of recovery of lost money are higher, the cybercrime police insisted. In a recent case, the Hyderabad cybercrime police helped in refunding `39 lakh to a 34-year-old man who had lost `78 lakh in a stock trading fraud. However, once the …

Cybercrime in India: A staggering loss of Rs 14,600 crore
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cybercrime in India: A staggering loss of Rs 14,600 crore

ABP News  

The article highlights the staggering sum of Rs 14,600 crore lost to online financial fraud in India since 2020. It emphasizes the rise in cybercrime, particularly online financial fraud, which constitutes nearly 84% of the total cybercrime complaints reported. The article outlines the modus operandi of cyber scams, including phishing attacks, fake investment platforms, and cryptocurrency fraud. It also mentions …

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