CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with Rs 117 crore cyber fraud case
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CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with Rs 117 crore cyber fraud case

India TV News  

Cyber Fraud Case: The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at 10 locations in Delhi and surrounding areas today in connection with an ongoing investigation of transnational cyber-enabled financial frauds involving Rs 117 crore, said officials. According to the CBI, the searches were conducted in an ongoing investigation into a case registered under Sections 403, 420 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000 on a complaint from the Union Home Ministry’s Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. "These funds are eventually withdrawn overseas via ATMs or used for wallet top-ups on fintech platforms such as 'Pyypl' facilitated by international payment networks often disguised as POS transactions. Incriminating evidence seized in raids today During the searches conducted today at two locations in Gurugram and eight in the national capital, "incriminating" evidence, including electronic devices and financial records, was seized from the premises of 10 individuals suspected of involvement in the fraud, he said.

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CCCU officials arrest inter-state stock exchange fraudster
23 hours, 18 minutes ago

CCCU officials arrest inter-state stock exchange fraudster

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Teams from city cybercrimes unit arrested an inter-state stock trading fraudster from Ahmedabad, who is involved in 16 fraud cases, including three in Telangana. The case came to light after the fraudster duped a city-based victim of `6.20 lakh by a WhatsApp group, where screenshots were shared of profits from stock trading, cybercrimes DCP D. Kavitha said. They sent messages …

CBI Searches Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Residence
2 days, 15 hours ago

CBI Searches Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Residence

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted searches in the houses of former chief minister and AICC general secretary in-charge of Punjab affairs Bhupesh Baghel at Raipur and Bhilai in Chhattisgarh in connection with the alleged Mahadev Book online betting scam. In a statement, the CBI said, “In the investigation of the Mahadev Book online betting scam, the …

Digital arrest scam: Cops foil ₹1.10-cr cyber fraud targeting elderly couple in Mohali
3 days, 14 hours ago

Digital arrest scam: Cops foil ₹1.10-cr cyber fraud targeting elderly couple in Mohali

Hindustan Times  

The Mohali cybercrime police on Monday saved an 80-year-old man and his wife from losing ₹1.10 crore to cyber fraudsters running a ‘digital arrest’ scam. The Mohali cybercrime police on Monday saved an 80-year-old man and his wife from losing ₹ 1.10 crore to cyber fraudsters running a ‘digital arrest’ scam. “As the victim remained in fear, the fraudsters instructed …

CBI files three cases in Rs 9,000-crore Noida Sports City scam, conducts raids
6 days, 18 hours ago

CBI files three cases in Rs 9,000-crore Noida Sports City scam, conducts raids

India Today  

The CBI has registered three cases to investigate alleged irregularities worth Rs 9,000 crore in the Noida Sports City project, following directions from the Allahabad High Court. The cases target multiple companies, their directors, and unidentified public servants, with searches conducted at various locations in Delhi and Noida. The alleged scam, which occurred between 2011 and 2014, revolves around the …

ED conducts searches across four States in SDPI case
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1 week, 1 day ago

ED conducts searches across four States in SDPI case

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches across four States in connection with the money-laundering charge allegedly involving the Social Democratic Party of India. Earlier this month, the agency searched 12 locations across 10 States in the case against the banned outfit, the Popular Front of India, days after the arrest of SDPI national president M.K. The ED has alleged …

SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group
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1 week, 2 days ago

SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the CBI's stand on a plea seeking a probe into the alleged financial fraud committed by Kolkata-based SREI Group. SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of advocate Prashant Bhushan, …

Citizens cheated of ₹31.35 lakh in cyber fraud cases
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1 week, 2 days ago

Citizens cheated of ₹31.35 lakh in cyber fraud cases

Hindustan Times  

Three cases of cyber frauds were lodged in the city on March 17, where fraudsters duped citizens collectively of ₹31.35 lakh. In the first case, the Alankar Police have lodged a case against a nationalised bank manager for calling up a bank customer urging him to complete the Know your customer process and instead fraudulently transferred ₹8.60 lakh from the …

Delhi native arrested in courier scam gets six years imprisonment in 55 days
1 week, 4 days ago

Delhi native arrested in courier scam gets six years imprisonment in 55 days

The Hindu  

The Fourth Judicial Magistrate Court in Coimbatore on Monday awarded six years of imprisonment to a New Delhi native, whom the Coimbatore district cybercrime police arrested in a courier scam in January this year. Coimbatore District Superintendent of Police K. Karthikeyan said the person involved in the scam, Gopi Kumar, 42, was convicted by the court in 55 days after …

Delhi Police Busts Cyber Fraud Syndicate, Three Held For Phishing Scam
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi Police Busts Cyber Fraud Syndicate, Three Held For Phishing Scam

ABP News  

The Delhi Police has dismantled an organized cyber fraud syndicate operating across India and arrested three key members of the gang for creating fake banking websites and phishing links to deceive unsuspecting victims, an official said on Wednesday. Victims were sent phishing links that directed them to counterfeit banking websites designed to collect their personal and financial information," Deputy Commissioner …

Delhi Police busts cyber fraud syndicate, three held for phishing scam
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi Police busts cyber fraud syndicate, three held for phishing scam

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi Police has dismantled an organized cyber fraud syndicate operating across India and arrested three key members of the gang for creating fake banking websites and phishing links to deceive unsuspecting victims, an official said on Wednesday. Delhi Police busts cyber fraud syndicate, three held for phishing scam The accused used advanced digital techniques to steal sensitive …

Cyber fraud in India: $12.2 mn lost, 13,384 cases reported in first nine months of 2024-25
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cyber fraud in India: $12.2 mn lost, 13,384 cases reported in first nine months of 2024-25

Firstpost  

According to the data, fraud cases involving ₹100,000 or more have risen drastically over the years. The amount lost to these cybercrimes reached a record ₹177 crore in FY 2024 The fraud cases involving ₹100,000 or more have risen drastically over the years. During this period, a total number of 13,384 cases of cyber fraud were registered in the country …

Cyber fraud losses in India have surge nearly 10-fold in a decade: finance ministry
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cyber fraud losses in India have surge nearly 10-fold in a decade: finance ministry

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Losses due to cyber frauds have surged nearly 10-fold in a decade, Pankaj Chaudhary, minister of state in the Union finance ministry, said on Monday. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Chaudhary said losses due to cyber frauds increased to ₹177.05 crore in 2023-24 from ₹18.46 crore in 2014-15. In the first nine months of FY25, …

Police bust fake call centre running forex trading scam in Chunabhatti
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Police bust fake call centre running forex trading scam in Chunabhatti

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The police have uncovered a fraudulent call centre operating under the guise of forex trading, duping vulnerable citizens with promises of high returns. close up employee man hand touching handset of telephone on desk for contact customer or receiving call, hotline concept According to investigating officers, several complaints had been registered against online rackets persuading people that forex trading …

ED raids Mumbai firm in Rs 4,500 crore fraud case, seizes overseas asset records
3 weeks, 4 days ago

ED raids Mumbai firm in Rs 4,500 crore fraud case, seizes overseas asset records

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on four premises linked to a Mumbai-based firm and its promoters in connection with a Rs 4,500 crore investment fraud case, in which approximately five lakh investors were duped, officials said on Monday. During the searches, various documents containing details of overseas assets currently being operated by family members of the main accused, the late …

CBI seizes cryptocurrencies worth ₹23.94 crore in GainBitcoin scam
1 month ago

CBI seizes cryptocurrencies worth ₹23.94 crore in GainBitcoin scam

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has seized cryptocurrencies worth ₹23.94 crore following searches at more than 60 locations across five States in connection with the ₹6,600-crore GainBitcoin scam case. During the searches, the Agency seized cryptocurrencies, multiple hardware crypto wallets, 121 documents, 34 laptops/hard disks, 12 mobile phones, and multiple email and instant messaging app dumps. “The seized documents and …

How India's cybercrime crackdown is ensnaring digital devils
1 month ago

How India's cybercrime crackdown is ensnaring digital devils

India Today  

For those who relish the sport of stringing along scammers—those insidious voices claiming to be police officers, courier agents demanding OTPs or bank officials offering too-good-to-be-true deals—you may have noticed a change in their tone. India’s offensive against cybercriminals Like a vast, invisible web spun across the country, India’s cybercrime crackdown has ensnared thousands of digital fraudsters. Empowering the citizen …

CBI Raids 60 Locations In Nationwide Searches For Rs 6,600 Crore GainBitcoin Scam Probe
1 month ago

CBI Raids 60 Locations In Nationwide Searches For Rs 6,600 Crore GainBitcoin Scam Probe

ABP News  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday conducted coordinated searches at 60 locations across the country as part of its probe into the ₹6,600 crore GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam case, officials said. According to a statement by CBI, the searches were carried out in multiple cities, including Delhi-NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Nanded, Kolhapur, and Bengaluru, targeting premises allegedly linked to key accused …

CBI raids 60 locations across India in bitcoin and crypto fraud case
1 month ago

CBI raids 60 locations across India in bitcoin and crypto fraud case

Live Mint  

India's Central Bureau of Investigation raided 60 locations across India on Tuesday, February 25, in connection with a bitcoin and crypto fraud case, according to the official press release. The investigation agency conducted searches in major cities, including Delhi NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Nanded, Kolhapur, and Bengaluru, among others, to identify individuals linked to the proceeds of the GainBitcoin scam. “Central …

Gang of three from Tamil Nadu arrested in ₹1.38 crore ‘digital arrest’ fraud
1 month ago

Gang of three from Tamil Nadu arrested in ₹1.38 crore ‘digital arrest’ fraud

The Hindu  

Three men from Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, have been arrested by the Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police for their involvement in a ₹1.38 crore ‘digital arrest’ fraud. Under immense pressure, the victim was tricked into transferring ₹1,38,60,000 across multiple bank accounts controlled by the fraudsters,” explained the police. The Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police initiated a thorough investigation, which revealed that the stolen …

Unrestricted banking data access fuels surge in online financial frauds: Central cyber intelligence agencies
1 month ago

Unrestricted banking data access fuels surge in online financial frauds: Central cyber intelligence agencies

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A new disturbing trend has emerged posing a cyber security threat, as central cyber and intelligence agencies have flagged to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs that unrestricted access to critical banking data with bank employees and third-party vendors has directly been fuelling rampant online frauds and massive financial losses for people in the country, officials said on …

₹62.46 lakh refunded to cyber fraud victims through court orders in Hyderabad
1 month, 1 week ago

₹62.46 lakh refunded to cyber fraud victims through court orders in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police facilitated the refund of ₹62,46,900 to victims of online fraud in 16 cases, following court directives. The modus operandi in these scams ranged from false investment promises to impersonation tactics designed to deceive victims into transferring money. “Of the 16 cases, eight were related to stock trading and investment scams, where victims were lured with …

CBI raids AIIMS-Bhubaneswar over alleged recruitment scam
1 month, 1 week ago

CBI raids AIIMS-Bhubaneswar over alleged recruitment scam

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted a high-profile raid at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday over alleged irregularities in its recruitment process. A nine-member CBI team from the Bhubaneswar unit led the operation, focusing on how five members of a single family allegedly secured permanent positions at the institute. Investigators suspect that some temporary …

ED Conducts Searches in Kerala Over Alleged Fake CSR Fund Scam
1 month, 1 week ago

ED Conducts Searches in Kerala Over Alleged Fake CSR Fund Scam

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi/New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Kerala in connection with the alleged fake CSR fund scam, in which fraudsters duped many people of their funds by falsely promising to offer laptops, two-wheelers and home appliances at half the price.Official sources said the entities, trusts and individuals who have "received" money from Anandu Krishnan, …

Kerala 'Fake CSR Fund' Scam: ED Conducts Raids In Investigation Into 'Multi-Crore Fraud'
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala 'Fake CSR Fund' Scam: ED Conducts Raids In Investigation Into 'Multi-Crore Fraud'

ABP News  

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday carried out searches at multiple locations across Kerala as part of its investigation into an alleged fake Corporate Social Responsibility fund scam. The scam, which has allegedly defrauded thousands of people, involved fraudsters luring victims with false promises of laptops, two-wheelers, and home appliances at half price under the guise of CSR initiatives. The ED’s …

CSR fund scam: Crime Branch gets custody of prime accused for two days
1 month, 1 week ago

CSR fund scam: Crime Branch gets custody of prime accused for two days

The Hindu  

The Crime Branch that was vested with the probe into the CSR fund scam where people were offered scooters, laptops, and sewing machines at half the price and reportedly cheated, got custody of Ananthu Krishnan, the prime accused in the case on Monday for two days. In the application, the probe team cited the need to get his custody to …

CBI searches in Delhi, Haryana in cyber crime case; cash and jewellery recovered
1 month, 1 week ago

CBI searches in Delhi, Haryana in cyber crime case; cash and jewellery recovered

India Today  

In an ongoing investigation into a case of cyber crime, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday carried out searches at 11 locations in Delhi and Haryana and recovered a huge stash of cash and gold, officials said. This operation was a follow-up action the suspects, who in conspiracy among themselves and others, were engaged in illegal activities by impersonating …

Thiruvananthapuram City police launch probe into cybercrime
1 month, 1 week ago

Thiruvananthapuram City police launch probe into cybercrime

The Hindu  

The City Cyber police have launched an investigation into a case where an online scam led to a city resident being defrauded of ₹1.84 crore. The victim was reportedly tricked by scammers who posed as officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and falsely claimed that he was involved in a money laundering case. According to the police, the …

ED seizes ₹1,646 crore under PMLA case in ‘biggest-ever’ cryptocurrency fraud
1 month, 1 week ago

ED seizes ₹1,646 crore under PMLA case in ‘biggest-ever’ cryptocurrency fraud

Live Mint  

The Enforcement Directorate has seized its biggest-ever cryptocurrency worth ₹1,646 crore as part of a "mega" money laundering investigation into a fraud investment scheme where several depositors were duped in the name of securities investment. As per PTI, crypto worth ₹1,646 crore was seized and transferred into the agency's special crypto wallet, making it the biggest-ever seizure of virtual digital …

CBI conducts searches in Delhi and Haryana in cybercrime case
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1 month, 1 week ago

CBI conducts searches in Delhi and Haryana in cybercrime case

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has searched 11 locations in Delhi and neighbouring Haryana in connection with a cybercrime case, resulting in the seizure of ₹1.08 crore in cash, $1000, and 252 gm of gold.The Central Bureau of Investigation has searched 11 locations in Delhi and neighbouring Haryana in connection with a cybercrime case, resulting in the seizure of ₹1.08 …

ED raids 12 locations in Mumbai in bank fraud case linked to Pushpak Bullion
1 month, 1 week ago

ED raids 12 locations in Mumbai in bank fraud case linked to Pushpak Bullion

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday conducted search operations at 12 locations in Mumbai as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged bank fraud case involving Pushpak Bullion Pvt Ltd, its director Chandrakant Patel, Rialto Exim Pvt Ltd among others. Notably, the investigation carried out by the ED against Pushpak Bullion Pvt Ltd in 2022, also uncovered links between the …

Gujarat: ED seizes Rs 1,646 crore from US-wanted scammer in biggest crypto fraud
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat: ED seizes Rs 1,646 crore from US-wanted scammer in biggest crypto fraud

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate has seized cryptocurrencies worth approximately Rs 1,646 crore in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as part of its investigation into the massive BitConnect scam. The case revolves around Satish Kumbhani, the founder of the now-defunct crypto investment platform BitConnect, who has been under the scrutiny of the US Department of Justice for orchestrating one of the world's largest cryptocurrency frauds. …

CSR funds scam: CB raids accused’s office in Kadavanthra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CSR funds scam: CB raids accused’s office in Kadavanthra

The Hindu  

The State Crime Branch probing the alleged corporate social responsibility funds scam raided an office of the key accused Ananthu Krishnan at Kadavanthra here on Thursday. This was the first active move by the 80-member Crime Branch team ever since 34 cases collectively amounting to around ₹37 crore related to the alleged scam were handed over to it on Monday. …

DGGI probe detects ₹1,196 crore fraudulent Input Tax Credit transactions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DGGI probe detects ₹1,196 crore fraudulent Input Tax Credit transactions

The Hindu  

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence has unearthed fraudulent Input Tax Credit transactions amounting to ₹1,196 crore by exposing a network of bogus companies and arrested a person, as per an official release. The investigation showed that the accused had set up shell entities that generated fake invoices and e-way bills. The fraudulent network facilitated the availing and passing of …

Delhi Court pulls CBI in over ₹2000 crore bank fraud case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court pulls CBI in over ₹2000 crore bank fraud case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court recently pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation in a ₹2435 Crores bank fraud case and said that the central agency wants to put a “veil of secrecy” on facts so that the truth never comes out and see the light of the day and remains embedded in the files. The court, on February 3, had asked …

‘Digital Arrest’ scam: Noida family loses ₹1.10 crore to cyber criminals; here’s what happened
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Digital Arrest’ scam: Noida family loses ₹1.10 crore to cyber criminals; here’s what happened

Live Mint  

A family in Noida has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing over ₹1 crore after being subjected to a five-day 'digital arrest' by fraudsters impersonating government officials, police confirmed on Monday. The emerging scam, termed 'digital arrest', involves criminals posing as law enforcement officers, such as officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation or customs authorities. Within minutes, …

Noida family kept under ‘digital arrest’ for 5 days, loses over ₹1 crore in scam
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Noida family kept under ‘digital arrest’ for 5 days, loses over ₹1 crore in scam

Hindustan Times  

A family in Uttar Pradesh's Noida lost over ₹1 crore after being held under ‘digital arrest’ for five days by unidentified persons posing as government officials, news agency PTI reported, citing police on Monday. Explaining the scam, police said, “'Digital arrest' is a new cyber fraud, where the accused pose as law enforcement agency officials, like CBI or customs officials, …

Delhi Court Pulls CBI In ₹2435 Crores Bank Fraud Case, Says It's Putting 'Veil Of Secrecy' To Conceal Material Facts From Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court Pulls CBI In ₹2435 Crores Bank Fraud Case, Says It's Putting 'Veil Of Secrecy' To Conceal Material Facts From Court

Live Law  

Pulling up the Central Bureau of Investigation, in a Rs. 2435 Crores bank fraud case, a Delhi Court yesterday said that the investigating agency wants to put “veil of secrecy” so that the truth never comes out and remains embedded in the case file. “Therefore, it appears from afore circumstances that the investigating agency has something material to conceal from …

SIT to investigate Kerala CSR fund scam case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SIT to investigate Kerala CSR fund scam case

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing probe into the alleged CSR fund scam has been transferred to a Special Investigation Team of the Kerala Police Crime Branch, police officers aware of the matter said on Monday. The probe, to be led by an 80-member unit headed by Crime Branch superintendent of police MJ Sojan, will delve into the 34 cases registered across police stations …

CSR fund scam case: Police expedite investigation; to hand over case to economic offences wing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CSR fund scam case: Police expedite investigation; to hand over case to economic offences wing

New Indian Express  

KOTTAYAM: With the corporate social responsibility fund scam throwing up more cases of fraud, the state police have expedited procedures to wrap up the primary investigation and hand over the case to the economic offences wing of the crime branch, taking into account the extent of the crimes and the financial volume involved. We are looking into how the money …

Rs 1.7K crore lost to cyber crimes in Tamil Nadu last year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rs 1.7K crore lost to cyber crimes in Tamil Nadu last year

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu’s residents lost Rs 1,673.85 crore in 2024, of which Rs 771.98 crore was frozen and around Rs 83.84 crore was returned to the victims, official statistics released by the state cyber crime wing on Wednesday said. Data shows that 1.3 lakh complaints were registered on the National Cyber Crime Registration Portal in 2024 in Tamil Nadu, which …

Hyderabad Police takes down pan-India cyber scam; bankers among 52 arrested
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hyderabad Police takes down pan-India cyber scam; bankers among 52 arrested

The Hindu  

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police dismantled a pan-India cyber fraud network by arresting 52 people, including a deputy manager, an assistant vice-president, and a sales manager from three private banks. During the investigation, officials identified a complex network of fraudulent transactions and deceptive schemes that exploited digital finance platforms, said Commissioner of Hyderabad Police C.V. Anand. Kata Srinivasa Rao, sales …

Hyderabad doctor conned of ₹3 crore in ‘digital arrest’ scam by scammers
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hyderabad doctor conned of ₹3 crore in ‘digital arrest’ scam by scammers

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two individuals from Gujarat for ‘digitally arresting’ a Hyderabad-based doctor and conning her of ₹3 crore by posing as government officials. Their scam with the Hyderabad victim began with a 54-year-old female doctor, residing in Gudimalkapur, receiving a call from an unknown individual claiming to be an officer from the Telecom Department. Under duress and …

Hyderabad police bust Rs 93 lakh trading fraud, three arrested
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hyderabad police bust Rs 93 lakh trading fraud, three arrested

Deccan Chronicle  

The cyber crime unit of Hyderabad police busted a Rs 93 lakh trading fraud and arrested two employees of private sector banks and a business man for their alleged involvement. The trading fraud involves cyber criminals operating in India, Nepal and China, who lured gullible people to make investments in stocks, a police release said on Wednesday. It said the …

Hyderabad police nabs 52 persons including 3 senior bank officials in cybercrime cases
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hyderabad police nabs 52 persons including 3 senior bank officials in cybercrime cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad cyber police detected a massive online trading fraud amounting to Rs 23 crores, which is being operated across India, Nepal and China, and arrested three bank officials from two different banks from Bengaluru. According to Hyderabad police commissioner C.V. Anand, fraudulent transactions with Rs 23 crore were routed through accounts created and managed by the accused, who are …

Probing cyber fraud, ED arrests two masterminds in Kolkata, Delhi
2 months ago

Probing cyber fraud, ED arrests two masterminds in Kolkata, Delhi

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Investigating a ‘digital arrest’ cyber scam case where a Chennai woman was defrauded of Rs 33 lakh, the Enforcement Directorate’s Chennai zone has arrested two masterminds in Kolkata and New Delhi while they were fleeing the country, an official release on Monday said. The agency said the duo played a key role in managing mule accounts, converting the illicit …

CBI to step up crackdown on cybercrime syndicates by coordinating with international agencies
2 months ago

CBI to step up crackdown on cybercrime syndicates by coordinating with international agencies

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with domestic and international law enforcement agencies, will this year further intensify action against cybercriminals operating as syndicates with links in multiple countries. The rising menace of cybercrimes has also been highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address in October 2024, during which he cautioned people against the …

CBI books seven accused for running organised cybercrime modules
2 months ago

CBI books seven accused for running organised cybercrime modules

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against seven persons who allegedly ran separate organised cybercrime modules from different parts of the country and cheated people of at least ₹350 crore. “They are also accused of promoting, promising, and disseminating false and deceptive information to entice investors into these unregulated deposit schemes, which operate without requisite approvals from …

Puducherry cybercrime cops crack network extorting money from loan app users
2 months ago

Puducherry cybercrime cops crack network extorting money from loan app users

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry Cyber Crime police have uncovered a major cyber fraud network that has allegedly extorted hundreds of crores of rupees from victims across India through instant loan applications, and arrested a Kerala man, who had Rs 10.65 crore credited to his bank accounts. The probe began in 2023 when Andrews, a resident of Puducherry, registered a complaint alleging he …

Delhi cyberfrauds siphoned ₹4,900-cr cyber crime money abroad: ED
2 months ago

Delhi cyberfrauds siphoned ₹4,900-cr cyber crime money abroad: ED

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Enforcement Directorate Thursday said two Delhi-based "cyber criminals" siphoned off more than ₹4,900 crore abroad by "misusing" special economic zone facilities. Delhi cyberfrauds siphoned ₹ 4,900-cr cyber crime money abroad: ED The two accused Punit Kumar alias Puneet Maheshwari alias John, a resident of Moti Nagar area, and Ashish Kakkar alias Pablo, a resident of Greater Kailash …

₹83.34 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: T.N.’s Cyber Crime Wing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

₹83.34 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: T.N.’s Cyber Crime Wing

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu police has frozen a total amount of ₹771.98 crore lost to cyber fraud and returned ₹83.34 crore to cybercrime victims in 2024. A press release said, the State police, under which the Cyber Crime Wing operates through the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930, have filed 4,326 First Information Reports by generating 79,449 …

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