Assistant professor at engineering college in Chennai held in ‘digital arrest’ scam
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Assistant professor at engineering college in Chennai held in ‘digital arrest’ scam

The Hindu  

An assistant professor of an engineering college in Chennai has been arrested by the Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu police for his alleged involvement in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Additional Director General of Police Sandeep Mittal said investigations revealed that the accused Parasuraman “was involved in suspicious account operations and illicit activities for a period of two years.” He received ₹1.20 lakh per transaction and used this amount to settle his debts, Mr. Mittal added. After analysing the call records and account details, a special team of police last December arrested five persons — including Mathangi Harish Babu, 34, Logesh, 30, from Ayapakkam, both mule account agents; and S. Afroz, 31, from Kavangarai, an operator who used trading agencies to convert illicit funds. Unearthing a network An officer said following their arrest, the police took up a deeper investigation and found that Parasuraman, the assistant professor, was also involved.

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T.N. Cyber Crime Wing arrests two men from Surat in ‘digital arrest’ scam
2 weeks, 1 day ago

T.N. Cyber Crime Wing arrests two men from Surat in ‘digital arrest’ scam

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of Tiruvallur police has arrested two men from Surat, Gujarat, for their alleged involvement in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. On December 17 last year, a victim of the fraud, hailing from Tiruvallur district, registered a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal alleging he was defrauded to the tune of ₹71 lakh. The caller told …

Cyberabad police arrest key suspect in ₹14 crore investment fraud targeting 200 investors
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyberabad police arrest key suspect in ₹14 crore investment fraud targeting 200 investors

The Hindu  

A man accused of duping around 200 individuals of ₹14 crore in large-scale investment fraud was arrested by the Economic Offences Wing of Cyberabad police on Tuesday. Another scheme assured investors that the same deposit amount would provide a monthly return of ₹20,000 for ten months, again amounting to ₹2 lakh, with a similar deduction. A third scheme offered land …

Cyberabad cybercrime police arrest three for Rs 1.38 crore digital arrest fraud
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyberabad cybercrime police arrest three for Rs 1.38 crore digital arrest fraud

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Cyberabad cybercrime police arrested three persons on Monday in connection with a Rs 1.38 crore “digital arrest” fraud. They had falsely implicated him in an Anti-Money Laundering case and persuaded him into transferring Rs 1.386 crore to multiple bank accounts, the police said. The police tracked the transactions and found that `9.6 lakh was credited to Gokul’s Federal Bank …

Gang of three from Tamil Nadu arrested in ₹1.38 crore ‘digital arrest’ fraud
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

What Is Himachal Scholarship Scam? CBI Charge Sheet Against Own DSP, 3 Others In Case
3 weeks, 6 days ago

What Is Himachal Scholarship Scam? CBI Charge Sheet Against Own DSP, 3 Others In Case

ABP News  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday filed a charge sheet against four accused who had been arrested in the scholarship scam in Himachal Pradesh. The charge sheet has been filed against Enforcement Directorate Assistant Director Vishal Deep, its own DSP Balbir Singh, and Vishal's two relatives, Vikas Deep and Niraj, under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, …

Two arrested for fake ED ₹20-cr extortion raid at South Delhi farmhouse
1 month ago

Two arrested for fake ED ₹20-cr extortion raid at South Delhi farmhouse

Hindustan Times  

Two men have been arrested in connection with the attempted extortion case of ₹20 crore where seven men allegedly posing as Enforcement Directorate officers, barged into a businessman’s house in DLF Farms, Chhatarpur and threatened to arrest him. The alleged incident happened on October 21 last year, when the accused reached the 56-year-old businessman’s house at 11.15pm. The alleged incident …

Seven arrested for two separate ‘digital arrest’ scams worth ₹1.66 crore
1 month ago

Seven arrested for two separate ‘digital arrest’ scams worth ₹1.66 crore

The Hindu  

The cybercrime wing of the Cyberabad police on Friday arrested seven persons in two separate cases of ‘digital arrest’. In the first case, two persons involved in a ‘digital arrest’ fraud in which an 82-year-old retired engineer was duped of ₹1.38 crore, were arrested. The call was then transferred to a ‘cybercrime officer’ from Mumbai who coerced the victim to …

Nerul professor falls victim to ₹1.81 crore ‘digital arrest’ fraud
1 month ago

Nerul professor falls victim to ₹1.81 crore ‘digital arrest’ fraud

Hindustan Times  

NAVI MUMBAI: A 58-year-old professor from a reputed medical college in Nerul fell victim to a ‘digital arrest’ fraud, losing ₹1.81 crore over a period of 15 days. Nerul professor falls victim to ₹ 1.81 crore ‘digital arrest’ fraud According to the cyber police, the fraud took place between 3pm of January 14 and 10am of February 15. As per …

Four of inter-State gang cheating people of offering online jobs arrested by Madurai district police
1 month ago

Four of inter-State gang cheating people of offering online jobs arrested by Madurai district police

The Hindu  

Four members of an inter-State gang, operating from Kerala and Karnataka, that cheated people of offering part-time online jobs were arrested by Madurai district police. Arvind said that cyber crime police had frozen various bank accounts of the accused with deposits of ₹76.52 lakh. They were arrested acting upon a complaint from a man from Silaiman near Madurai that he …

Vice-principal of law college in Kolar among three arrested in question paper leak case
1 month ago

Vice-principal of law college in Kolar among three arrested in question paper leak case

The Hindu  

The cybercrime police on Tuesday arrested the vice-principal of a law college in Kolar and two others for allegedly leaking a law exam question paper in the last week of January. The accused had leaked the Contract Law question paper on WhatsApp and Telegram channels for monetary gain, Bengaluru city police commissioner B. Dayananda said. Vishwanatha K.N., appointed as the …

Thiruvananthapuram City police launch probe into cybercrime
1 month 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 …

Cyber Fraudster Dupe Rs 25 Lakh, Nabbed
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyber Fraudster Dupe Rs 25 Lakh, Nabbed

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: City cybercrime officials have arrested a fraudster named Cheruku Naveen, 33, for orchestrating 87 part-time job and investment frauds across the country, including 14 in Telangana. According to DCP CCS Dara Kavitha, a 41-year-old victim received a WhatsApp message offering a part-time job reviewing Google Maps. City cybercrime officials urge citizens to remain cautious of fraudulent job and investment …

‘Digital Arrest’ scam: Noida family loses ₹1.10 crore to cyber criminals; here’s what happened
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Explaining the scam, police said, “'Digital arrest' is a new cyber fraud, where the accused pose as law enforcement agency officials, like …

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

Noida family fooled in Digital Arrest scam, lost Rs 1 crore: Fraudsters posed as cops
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1 month, 1 week ago

Noida family fooled in Digital Arrest scam, lost Rs 1 crore: Fraudsters posed as cops

India TV News  

A Noida-based family fell victim to a shocking cybercrime recently, where the fraudsters posing as government officials and extorted over Rs 1 crore- by keeping them under a so-called ‘digital arrest’ for up to five days. Fraudsters impersonated police officials As per the police reports, Chandrabhanu Paliwal, the complainant was received via a call from an unknown number on February …

Fraudster held for ‘digitally arresting’ IIT-Delhi student, cheating him of ₹4.3 lakh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fraudster held for ‘digitally arresting’ IIT-Delhi student, cheating him of ₹4.3 lakh

The Hindu  

The Delhi police arrested a cyber fraudster for placing an IIT-Delhi student under digital arrest and duping him of ₹4.3 lakh, an officer said on Thursday. DCP Surendra Choudhary said that in his complaint, the fourth-year engineering student mentioned that on November 16, he received a call from an individual claiming to be from a courier service. When the student …

Digital arrest: IIT Delhi student duped of ₹4.3 lakh, scammer converts money to crypto
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Digital arrest: IIT Delhi student duped of ₹4.3 lakh, scammer converts money to crypto

Hindustan Times  

A student of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi was duped by a cyber fraudster of ₹4.33 lakh by getting placed under “digital arrest”, an official said on Thursday, adding that the scammer was arrested from Chennai. On November 16 of last year, a fourth-year engineering student at IIT Delhi received a call from someone claiming to be from a courier …

Yadgir person arrested in Udupi’s ‘digital arrest’ case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Yadgir person arrested in Udupi’s ‘digital arrest’ case

The Hindu  

The Udupi’s Cyber Economic and Narcotic Crime police have arrested Kiran, 24, a resident of Shahpur in Yadgir district, in connection with the case where Udupi resident was ‘digitally arrested’ and forced to transfer ₹89 lakh. The police also recovered ₹2 lakh, which is part of the amount taken from Udupi resident Kinnar Santosh Kumar. Kumar alleged that a person, …

Begur police arrest man aiding cyber fraudsters in laundering money
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Begur police arrest man aiding cyber fraudsters in laundering money

The Hindu  

The Begur police on Saturday arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly aiding cyber fraudsters in laundering siphoned off money. The accused allegedly told the victim that the latter’s number had been used for money laundering and he had to face an “online inquiry” by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Based on the complaint, the Begur police traced the bank transactions …

Bengaluru police arrest cyber fraudsters in Mysuru
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru police arrest cyber fraudsters in Mysuru

The Hindu  

The Bengaluru police cracked down on a cyber fraudster ring operating out of Mysuru which was involved in cheating people through social media platforms. After a few days, the person said he would transfer ₹7.85 lakh to the victim’s account to avoid being taxed, asking the victim to return it once he returned to India. The fraudsters sent a fake …

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

Probing cyber fraud, ED arrests two masterminds in Kolkata, Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

ED arrests two masterminds in ‘digital arrest’ scam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ED arrests two masterminds in ‘digital arrest’ scam

The Hindu  

Directorate of Enforcement, Chennai, has arrested two masterminds in connection with a digital arrest scam. In a press release, the central agency said the investigation revealed a sophisticated system wherein cash withdrawn from mule accounts was converted into cryptocurrency and transferred to entities suspected to be based abroad. Additionally, the accused misused cash deposit machines to deposit cash into the …

Two men arrested for cyber fraud in Chennai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Two men arrested for cyber fraud in Chennai

The Hindu  

The Cybercrime Wing of the Avadi City Police has arrested two men who were allegedly part of an online cybercrime network that swindled over ₹38 lakh from a college lecturer a few months ago. In July last year, the victim, Mary Janet Daisy of Velappanchavadi, received a call from a person claiming they were from the Mumbai cybercrime police. On …

Puducherry cybercrime cops crack network extorting money from loan app users
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Three from Tiruppur arrested for arranging bank accounts for cyber fraud
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Three from Tiruppur arrested for arranging bank accounts for cyber fraud

The Hindu  

Cybercrime police in Coimbatore city on Thursday arrested three persons on charges of arranging bank accounts, which were used in a cyber fraud case. The police said that an elderly man from Peelamedu received a WhatsApp call from a person claiming to be an officer from the Central Bureau of Investigation and was told that a man named Naresh Goyal …

One arrested for cheating senior citizen in ‘digital arrest’ scam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

One arrested for cheating senior citizen in ‘digital arrest’ scam

The Hindu  

The Tirupati police arrested a person for cheating a senior citizen in the pretext of ‘digital arrest’ and recovered an amount of ₹24.5 lakh swindled from her. Following this, Chittoor Superintendent of Police and Tirupati SP in-charge Mr. Manikanta Chandolu instructed the cybercrime officials to freeze all the accounts of the accused, while the Central crime team launched a hunt …

'Cyber Crime Like A Silent Virus Costing Society More Than Money': Allahabad HC Denies Bail To 'Digital Arrest' Accused
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Cyber Crime Like A Silent Virus Costing Society More Than Money': Allahabad HC Denies Bail To 'Digital Arrest' Accused

Live Law  

Taking note of the surge in cybercrimes across the nation, the Allahabad High Court recently observed that cybercrime in our country is like a silent virus, and it has affected an uncountable number of innocent victims who have been defrauded of their hard-earned money. The court made these observations while denying bail to one Nishant Roy, booked under Sections 384, …

Himachal scholarship scam : CBI arrests Delhi DSP in ₹2.5-cr bribery case
2 months ago

Himachal scholarship scam : CBI arrests Delhi DSP in ₹2.5-cr bribery case

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested its deputy superintendent of police, Balbir Singh, posted at the CBI Branch-1 in Delhi, in a ₹2.5-crore bribery case linked to a scholarship scam. The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested its deputy superintendent of police, Balbir Singh, posted at the CBI Branch-1 in Delhi, in a ₹ 2.5-crore bribery case linked to a scholarship …

Bengaluru: 3 Arrested For Rs 11.8 Cr 'Digital Arrest' Scam; Kingpin Believed To Be In Dubai
2 months ago

Bengaluru: 3 Arrested For Rs 11.8 Cr 'Digital Arrest' Scam; Kingpin Believed To Be In Dubai

ABP News  

The police have arrested three individuals for allegedly defrauding a software engineer of Rs 11.8 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam that took place in November last year. The victim, 39-year-old Vijay Kumar, was reportedly kept in 'digital arrest' for nearly a month, during which he was coerced into transferring the money, as per a report on PTI. The caller …

Three held in digital arrest scam
2 months ago

Three held in digital arrest scam

The Hindu  

Following an ₹11 crore cyber crime cheating case, the North East Division Cyber Crime police unearthed an international racket and arrested a gang of three for their involvement in a digital arrest cyber crime racket. The accused, according to the police, targeted Vijay Kumar, a city-based software engineer who had received shares of his company worth ₹12 crore. Jeweller questioned …

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings
2 months ago

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings

Hindustan Times  

Within five hours while sitting at home in India, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh handed over his hard-earned savings to online fraudsters impersonating police. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The cybercrime known as "digital arrest" where fraudsters pose online as law enforcement officials and order people to transfer huge amounts of money has become so rampant that Prime Minister …

Ludhiana: 80-year-old retd principal held under ‘digital arrest’ for 5 days, duped of ₹47L
2 months ago

Ludhiana: 80-year-old retd principal held under ‘digital arrest’ for 5 days, duped of ₹47L

Hindustan Times  

In yet another incident of cyber fraud in the city, an 80-year-old retired school principal was allegedly held under ‘digital arrest’ for five days and duped of over ₹47 lakh, officials said. The caller introduced himself as a Central Bureau of Investigation officer and accused her of using a Mumbai-based bank account for laundering money linked to a private airline …

Tamil Nadu engineer reveals how he scammed Japanese professor. Police hunt on for global cybercrime ring
2 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu engineer reveals how he scammed Japanese professor. Police hunt on for global cybercrime ring

Live Mint  

Mechanical engineer Vigneshwar Muruganandham, arrested for allegedly duping a Japanese professor working at a Delhi institute of ₹7 lakhs, has revealed to police how the cybercrime happened, The Times of India reported. From applying for a job opportunity to unwittingly joining a Chinese cybercrime syndicate, Muruganandham, 30, who hails from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, was caught for “digitally arresting” the …

Retired teacher saved from a digital arrest scam, thanks to bank staff
2 months, 1 week ago

Retired teacher saved from a digital arrest scam, thanks to bank staff

The Hindu  

An alert bank manager with the State Bank of India in central Delhi saved a 68-year-old retired school teacher from becoming a victim of a “digital arrest” scam a few days ago. The bank manager said she sensed something was wrong when the senior citizen came to her first to transfer ₹20 lakh to a bank account in Gujarat on …

Another digital arrest case! Woman in Bengaluru scammed of over Rs 1.2 Crore
2 months, 1 week ago

Another digital arrest case! Woman in Bengaluru scammed of over Rs 1.2 Crore

India TV News  

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 28-year-old woman software engineer from Bengaluru has been duped over Rs 1.2 crore under the guise of a “digital arrest” scheme. The scammers even provided fake letters purportedly from financial departments, the Mumbai Crime Branch, and the Central Bureau of Investigation, stating that she would need to transfer 95% of her funds …

4 arrested for providing bank accounts to cyber frauds
2 months, 1 week ago

4 arrested for providing bank accounts to cyber frauds

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The North Cyber police have arrested four men for providing their bank accounts to cyber frauds who cheated a Kandivali resident of ₹ 32 lakh by placing him under ‘digital arrest’. 4 arrested for providing bank accounts to cyber frauds According to the police, the arrested four men are identified as Gangavihan Bhoju, Vikas Bishnoi, Premsukh Bishnoi and Ramniwas …

Influencer Ankush Bahuguna shares 40-hour ‘digital arrest’ scam ordeal – and the internet is divided
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Influencer Ankush Bahuguna shares 40-hour ‘digital arrest’ scam ordeal – and the internet is divided

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Ankush Bahuguna said the scammers …

Digital arrest: MP teacher dies by suicide as cyber fraudsters threaten her over ‘illegal parcel’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Digital arrest: MP teacher dies by suicide as cyber fraudsters threaten her over ‘illegal parcel’

Hindustan Times  

A woman in Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj allegedly died by suicide as she panicked after getting threatened with arrest by cyber fraudsters who digitally arrested her and told her that a parcel she had sent contained illegal materials, police said on Monday. Cyber fraudsters were pressuring the woman, a government guest teacher, after claiming a parcel she had sent contained illegal …

Digital arrest: MP teacher panics over illegal parcel threat, dies by suicide
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Digital arrest: MP teacher panics over illegal parcel threat, dies by suicide

Hindustan Times  

A woman in Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj allegedly died by suicide as she panicked after getting threatened with arrest by cyber fraudsters who digitally arrested her and told her that a parcel she had sent contained illegal materials, police said on Monday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The woman, a 35-year-old government guest teacher, allegedly consumed poison on Sunday evening and died …

Instagram Influencer ‘Scammed’ By Cyber Arrest Fraudsters: ‘Was Howling, Begging, Crying For 40 Hours’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Instagram Influencer ‘Scammed’ By Cyber Arrest Fraudsters: ‘Was Howling, Begging, Crying For 40 Hours’

ABP News  

Social media Influencer Ankush Bahuguna has shared his account of being held hostage in a cyber arrest scam for nearly 40 hours, in a now-viral video posted on Instagram. I was under ‘digital arrest’ for about 40 hours.” He also stressed the severity of the scam, remarking, "A lot of the times these scams happen, you figure it out in …

MP: Indore MBBS student arrested over ₹8 lakh ‘crypto transfer’ to Chinese gang
2 months, 3 weeks ago

MP: Indore MBBS student arrested over ₹8 lakh ‘crypto transfer’ to Chinese gang

Hindustan Times  

A 23-year-old MBBS student from Madhya Pradesh's Indore was arrested for allegedly transferring ₹8 lakh in cyber fraud money to a gang of Chinese youths by converting it into cryptocurrency, PTI reported citing police on Wednesday. DCP Rajesh Kumar Tripathi revealed during Vishnoi's interrogation that he provided bank accounts to a gang on a commission basis for cyber fraud. “We …

MP: Indore MBBS student arrested over ₹8 lakh ‘crypto transfer’ to Chinese gang
2 months, 3 weeks ago

MP: Indore MBBS student arrested over ₹8 lakh ‘crypto transfer’ to Chinese gang

Hindustan Times  

A 23-year-old MBBS student from Madhya Pradesh's Indore was arrested for allegedly transferring ₹8 lakh in cyber fraud money to a gang of Chinese youths by converting it into cryptocurrency, PTI reported citing police on Wednesday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Kumar Tripathi informed reporters that the accused identified as Vikram Vishnoi was arrested after evidence …

Mangaluru police arrest Kerala man allegedly involved in ‘digital arrest’ case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mangaluru police arrest Kerala man allegedly involved in ‘digital arrest’ case

The Hindu  

The Mangaluru city police have arrested a 22-year-old man from Mavoor in Kozhikode district of Kerala who was allegedly involved in extorting ₹ 1.71 crore by ‘digitally arresting’ a resident of Mangaluru. The caller told the victim that another mobile number registered in latter’s name was being used for illegal activities, including for harassing people by promising good returns on …

Bengaluru police alerts public against 'digital arrest' scam
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru police alerts public against 'digital arrest' scam

India TV News  

Bengaluru police alerts public against 'digital arrest' scam Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda conducted a press conference and explained that there are standard procedures where police issue notices or arrest the person physically and there is no concept of digital arrest. Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda on Tuesday appealed public to remain cautious and not fall for the cyber crimes. …

Bengaluru engineer scammed of ₹11.8 crore in 'digital arrest' scam, duped by fake police, CBI officers over Skype
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru engineer scammed of ₹11.8 crore in 'digital arrest' scam, duped by fake police, CBI officers over Skype

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru software engineer, 39, from GKVK Layout, near Hebbal, recently became a victim of a digital arrest scam, losing a staggering ₹11.8 crore. Digital arrest of Ahmedabad man uncovers Taiwanese-linked racket: Police According to Times of India report, the incident, which unfolded between November 25 and December 12, was reported to the North-East Cybercrime, Economic offences, Narcotics police. The …

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹30 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam; forced to break FDs and empty bank accounts: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹30 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam; forced to break FDs and empty bank accounts: Report

Hindustan Times  

In yet another case of “digital arrest,” a 46-year-old homemaker from Indiranagar, Bengaluru, was conned out of over ₹30 lakh by fraudsters impersonating officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation and Mumbai police. According to a report by Deccan Herald, the scammers held her under a fabricated “digital arrest” for 11 days, orchestrating an elaborate cyber scam. Fake calls from …

Police arrest two for duping Telangana resident of Rs 16 lakh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Police arrest two for duping Telangana resident of Rs 16 lakh

New Indian Express  

KHAMMAM: Cybercrime sleuths arrested two persons, including a woman, for duping a Sathupalli resident of Rs 16,05,778. The cops arrested the accused — S Srikanth, a private firm employee and resident of Jaikesaram village in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, and Vankara Lavanya, a resident of Thota village in Andhra Pradesh — in Visakhapatnam and produced them in Khammam cyber crime court …

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