Mobile app fraud: Uttarakhand Police identify two Chinese accused
3 years, 6 months ago

Mobile app fraud: Uttarakhand Police identify two Chinese accused

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand Police’s Special Task Force has identified two Chinese citizens among the accused in the alleged mobile application fraud and crypto-currency-based money laundering racket. Cyber security concept hand protection network with lock icon and virtual screens Space put message Blue tone Additional director general Abhinav Kumar on Friday said the two have been identified on the basis of “technical evidence”. “After this racket was busted, we have so far received 55 more similar complaints in which cases have been registered in four of them.” Kumar said the fraud is serious involving many foreign citizens. Uttarakhand police chief Ashok Kumar on Wednesday said the racket was busted during the probe into a complaint submitted by two Haridwar residents.

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Bengaluru engineer scammed of ₹11.8 crore in 'digital arrest' scam, duped by fake police, CBI officers over Skype
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1 day, 13 hours 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
1 day, 17 hours 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 …

3 arrested in Lucknow bank heist case; pistol, cash, jewellery recovered
1 day, 20 hours ago

3 arrested in Lucknow bank heist case; pistol, cash, jewellery recovered

India Today  

Lucknow Police have arrested three suspects involved in the Indian Overseas Bank locker theft case following a shootout. The accused, identified as Arvind Kumar, Balram Kumar, and Kailash Bind, were attempting to escape via the Outer Ring Road in an Estilo car when they were intercepted. During the encounter, Arvind Kumar, a resident of Bihar’s Munger, sustained injuries, while his …

Gujarat police bust cyber fraud network, arrest eight as Rs 50 crore routed through 42 bank accounts
1 week, 1 day ago

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 …

Elderly woman in Rajasthan loses Rs 80 lakh after week-long digital arrest
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1 week, 2 days ago

Elderly woman in Rajasthan loses Rs 80 lakh after week-long digital arrest

India Today  

An elderly woman in Rajasthan’s Ajmer was duped of Rs 80 lakh after being put under ‘digital arrest’ by fraudsters posing as Mumbai cybercrime branch officials, police said on Saturday. A special investigation team led by Additional Superintendent of Police Mohesh Chaudhary traced the stolen money, which had been funnelled into 150 bank accounts. Police conducted a series of raids, …

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

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

Thane resident loses ₹59 lakh to scamsters posing as Customs, CBI officials: Report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Thane resident loses ₹59 lakh to scamsters posing as Customs, CBI officials: Report

Hindustan Times  

A 54-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane lost ₹59 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as Customs officials and Central Bureau of Investigation sleuths threatened to take action against him for alleged criminal activities, the police said. A senior police officer told PTI, “The victim received multiple phone calls from a person who identified himself as a Customs officer from Delhi. The …

Cops seize Rs 47 lakh, cryptocurrency worth Rs 1.36 crore
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cops seize Rs 47 lakh, cryptocurrency worth Rs 1.36 crore

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Directorate of Enforcement conducted raids between November 28 and 30 across 13 locations, including Hyderabad, and seized unaccounted cash worth Rs 47 lakh and USDT cryptocurrency worth Rs 1.36 crore. The investigation was initiated on two FIRs registered by CBI, Economic Offences Wing, Delhi, concerning Rs 640 crore in cyber fraud money generated through betting, gambling, part time …

Delhi police crackdown on cyber fraud racket
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Cyber fraud case: CBI raids 10 places in Delhi, Gurugram following complaint by I4C
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyber fraud case: CBI raids 10 places in Delhi, Gurugram following complaint by I4C

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted searches at 10 locations across Delhi and its adjoining areas in connection with its probe into a case linked to cyber fraud involving embezzlement of Rs 117 crore, officials said. A senior CBI official said, “The investigation so far has revealed that fraudsters operating from overseas use digital platforms such …

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

Woman scammed of 26.33 lakh by ‘CJI Chandrachud’ in ‘digi-arrest’ case
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Woman scammed of 26.33 lakh by ‘CJI Chandrachud’ in ‘digi-arrest’ case

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A 33-year-old resident of Chandivali, Powai, has been defrauded of ₹26.33 lakh by cyber fraudsters who brought the full weight of the ‘law’ to bear upon her, pressuring her into parting with her savings and investments. Woman scammed of 26.33 lakh by ‘CJI Chandrachud’ in ‘digi-arrest’ case The Cyber Police said things began to unravel for the victim on …

'Digital Arrest' scam wipes out life savings of 90-year-old in Gujarat: Here's what happened
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'Digital Arrest' scam wipes out life savings of 90-year-old in Gujarat: Here's what happened

Live Mint  

In an unfortunate incident of yet another 'digital arrest' scam, a 90-year-old man in Surat, Gujarat, was defrauded of his entire life savings of over ₹1 crore. The elderly victim, a stock market trader, was duped by fraudsters posing as officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation, who alleged his involvement in a drug trafficking and money laundering racket, reported …

Man Held for Swindling Over ₹2.79 Cr in Chit Fund Scam
4 weeks ago

Man Held for Swindling Over ₹2.79 Cr in Chit Fund Scam

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The Cyberabad economic offences wing police arrested Appampally Surya Pratap Reddy of Chandanagar for allegedly swindling one Nasar khan of over `2.79 crore in a chit fund scam. Man Steals From Relative’s Shop Hyderabad:The Mangalhat crime team police arrested two persons for a theft of `17.50 lakh worth kitchen hardware. Cops Arrest Duo With 18kg Ganja Hyderabad: The Government Railway …

Five held for duping minister’s accountant of ₹2 crore in cyber scam
1 month ago

Five held for duping minister’s accountant of ₹2 crore in cyber scam

Hindustan Times  

In a major breakthrough, the cops at Cyber Police Station on Sunday arrested five cyber criminals who had defrauded over ₹2 crore from the accountant of cabinet minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi. Following investigations, a team of cyber cops under inspector Rajeev Tiwari arrested five fraudsters from Bareilly, Dehradun and other districts. Posing as Nandi’s son, the cyber criminals instructed …

Karnataka man loses ₹1.7 crore to fraudsters posing as CBI, TRAI officials: Report
1 month ago

Karnataka man loses ₹1.7 crore to fraudsters posing as CBI, TRAI officials: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Karnataka resident lost ₹1.7 crore in an elaborate online scam where fraudsters posed as officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Deccan Herald reported. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the fraud As per the report, the ordeal began on November 11 when the victim received a call from …

Jobless man caught for providing bank accounts to cyber frauds
1 month ago

Jobless man caught for providing bank accounts to cyber frauds

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: An alert bank manager helped the Kurla police to catch a man who was providing bank accounts to various cybercrime gangs. The police said the accused had opened around 35 bank accounts in the Kurla West branch of Punjab National Bank and had got issued visa debit cards for every account to enable the frauds to withdraw money from …

STF arrests four for ₹5 crore loan fraud
1 month ago

STF arrests four for ₹5 crore loan fraud

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force on Tuesday arrested four individuals involved in a major banking fraud, where they used fake documents to secure home loans from multiple banks and housing finance companies. The accused are alleged to have defrauded these institutions of over ₹ 5 crore The arrested fraudsters—identified as Arif, Wasil, Shiv Pratap Singh, and Arpit Srivastava—used fake …

Digital arrest: Man from Assam held for swindling Rs 92 lakh
1 month ago

Digital arrest: Man from Assam held for swindling Rs 92 lakh

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A 38-year-old man from Assam was arrested by the cyber crime wing of the Central Crime Branch Chennai on charges of swindling Rs 92 lakh from a central government employee in a digital arrest scam. The caller claimed that the victim’s Aadhaar-linked mobile number was involved in money laundering and an arrest warrant was issued against him. The police …

Chinese man arrested in Delhi for cybercrime, bank account features in 17 cases of fraud totalling over 100 crores
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1 month ago

Chinese man arrested in Delhi for cybercrime, bank account features in 17 cases of fraud totalling over 100 crores

Op India  

Shahdara Cyber Police Station in the national capital has arrested a Chinese national, Fang Chenjin, in connection with a major cyber fraud case involving the cheating of over Rs. Further investigation revealed that Fang Chenjin is linked to two other significant fraud cases involving cybercrime and money laundering in Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.” He further said that there are …

Delhi police arrest Chinese national in ₹100 crore online stock trading cyber fraud case
1 month ago

Delhi police arrest Chinese national in ₹100 crore online stock trading cyber fraud case

Live Mint  

Delhi's Shahdara Cyber Police Station has arrested a Chinese national, identified as Fang Chenjin, in connection with a ₹43.5 lakh cyber fraud case and connected cases totalling ₹100 crore, according to an ANI report. DCP Shahdara, Prashant Gautam told the news agency that the accused is allegedly involved in cheating individuals of over ₹43.5 lakh through online stock trading scams …

Delhi cops nab Chinese national associated with Rs 100 cr cyber scam
1 month ago

Delhi cops nab Chinese national associated with Rs 100 cr cyber scam

New Indian Express  

During the investigation, the police obtained details of the bank accounts to which the stolen funds were transferred and further analyzed the call records of several suspected mobile numbers. A thorough investigation was conducted into the bank accounts and mobile numbers associated with all the suspect individuals, and technical analysis revealed a link to fraudulent activities. Further inquiry led the …

Rs 100-crore online trading scam on WhatsApp busted, Chinese man arrested
1 month ago

Rs 100-crore online trading scam on WhatsApp busted, Chinese man arrested

India Today  

A Chinese national, identified as Fang Chenjin, has been arrested by Shahdara Cyber Police in connection with a Rs 43.5 lakh cyber fraud case. According to the police, Chenjin was involved in online stock trading scams operated through WhatsApp groups. A complaint filed by Suresh Kolichiyil Achuthan in July alleged that he was tricked into investing Rs 43.5 lakh in …

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

Gang involved in opening bank accounts with fake IDs busted in Bhopal, 7 arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Gang involved in opening bank accounts with fake IDs busted in Bhopal, 7 arrested

India Today  

Bhopal Police has busted an interstate gang involved in the creation and distribution of fake Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, bank accounts, and SIM cards across the country, primarily to facilitate fraud, officials said on Saturday. The accused were identified as Shashikant Kumar alias Manish, Sapna alias Sadhna, Ankit Kumar Sahu alias Sunil, Kaushal Mali alias Pankaj, Roshan Kumar, Ranjan Kumar …

Gang involved in opening bank accounts with fake IDs busted in Bhopal, 7 arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Gang involved in opening bank accounts with fake IDs busted in Bhopal, 7 arrested

India Today  

Bhopal Police has busted an interstate gang involved in the creation and distribution of fake Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, bank accounts, and SIM cards across the country, primarily to facilitate fraud, officials said on Saturday. The accused were identified as Shashikant Kumar alias Manish, Sapna alias Sadhna, Ankit Kumar Sahu alias Sunil, Kaushal Mali alias Pankaj, Roshan Kumar, Ranjan Kumar …

Cyber fraudsters pose as cops, con 73-yr-old of ₹24L in Ludhiana
1 month, 1 week 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 …

ED raids in Maha, Gujarat in Malegaon trader bank accounts fraud case
1 month, 1 week ago

ED raids in Maha, Gujarat in Malegaon trader bank accounts fraud case

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided multiple locations in poll-bound Maharashtra and neighbouring Gujarat as part of a money laundering probe against a Malegaon-based trader who allegedly misused bank accounts of various people to carry our transactions worth more than Rs 100 crore. The money laundering case stems from a Malegaon Police FIR filed last week against a local …

Hyderabad police busts document forging racket, arrests 6, seizes fake IDs
1 month, 1 week ago

Hyderabad police busts document forging racket, arrests 6, seizes fake IDs

India Today  

Hyderabad police arrested six persons involved in a large-scale fake document-making racket in a crackdown on Thursday. The Commissioner’s Task Force, in coordination with Mahankali Police, uncovered the document-forging ring in Secunderabad, where suspects allegedly produced counterfeit documents like voter IDs, Aadhar cards, and birth certificates, using advanced impersonation and printing techniques. Among the others arrested were Mohammed Mahboob, a …

Two held on charge of cheating retired engineer of over ₹75 lakh in Kochi
1 month, 1 week ago

Two held on charge of cheating retired engineer of over ₹75 lakh in Kochi

The Hindu  

Two persons were arrested by the Palarivattom police on charge of cheating a retired engineer to the tune of over ₹75 lakh by promising him huge profits by way of online trading. According to the police, the accused got in touch with the Palarivattom-based retired engineer over WhatsApp introducing themselves as officials of a reputed online trading company in August. …

Chandigarh: Haryana man arrested for ₹1.32-crore real estate fraud
1 month, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: Haryana man arrested for ₹1.32-crore real estate fraud

Hindustan Times  

Police have arrested a 48-year-old Faridabad resident in connection with a fraudulent real estate scheme where he allegedly cheated a Chandigarh-based family of over ₹1.32 crore. According to the complaint filed by Vikram Sharma and his mother Vijay Sharma, the accused Anuj Dang and his other accomplices allegedly lured them into investing large sums of money in a real estate …

Bengaluru man arrested for running inter-state cyber scam racket, defrauding several of ₹2.3 crore: Report
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1 month, 2 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 …

Online trading fraud: Three men from Coimbatore and Namakkal arrested
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Online trading fraud: Three men from Coimbatore and Namakkal arrested

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police arrested three men from Coimbatore and Namakkal districts on charges of cheating several people by coaxing them to transfer money on the false promise of high returns on investments in an online trading scheme. On July 19, a complainant from Madurai reported that he was defrauded of ₹92 lakh after he …

Real Estate Scam: Man Arrested for Forging Documents to Conish ₹1.7 Crore
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Real Estate Scam: Man Arrested for Forging Documents to Conish ₹1.7 Crore

The Hindu  

A man has been arrested for defrauding two investors to the tune of ₹1.7 crore in a real estate scam. The accused, Udandapuram Narsimlu, introduced himself as an employee at the Shivampet Tahsildar office and assured the investors that he was in line for a promotion. He also assured them that he will provide the land to construct a temple. …

Assam Police Arrest Prime Accused of Multi-Crore Online Trading Scam in Goa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assam Police Arrest Prime Accused of Multi-Crore Online Trading Scam in Goa

ABP News  

Assam Police have arrested a prime accused of the multi-crore online trading scam in the state, Deepankar Barman, from Goa. The accused, who has been absconding since August, was finally apprehended by the police. Barman was arrested at his temporary residence in Goa along with a significant amount of cash and gold. The police have also seized cash worth more …

Cybercriminals Target Aadhaar ID Holders with Phishing Scams, Extorting Millions
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cybercriminals Target Aadhaar ID Holders with Phishing Scams, Extorting Millions

Deccan Chronicle  

Four people have been arrested for cybercrime in Hyderabad. The police have traced money to several bank accounts and arrested a loan recovery agent for his alleged involvement in a digital arrest fraud targeting a 40-year-old woman. The case is ongoing and the kingpin responsible for operating bank accounts and supplying them on a commission basis is still at large.

Man Accused of ₹2.65 Crore Chit Fund Fraud Arrested in Andhra Pradesh
2 months ago

Man Accused of ₹2.65 Crore Chit Fund Fraud Arrested in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

A man has been arrested in connection with the ₹2.65 crore chit fund fraud in Hyderabad. Malineni Seetha Ramaiah, a resident of Quthubullapur, was arrested by the Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Nandigama of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. Ramaiah was involved in the business for the last 30 years and was well-known among the residents in the area who …

Digital Arrest of Ahmedabad Man Uncovers Chinese-Linked Racket
2 months ago

Digital Arrest of Ahmedabad Man Uncovers Chinese-Linked Racket

Hindustan Times  

A senior citizen couple from Ahmedabad was arrested in a digital scam orchestrated by Chinese nationals. The couple received a phone call from an unknown number featuring a pre-recorded message alleging that they had violated TRAI regulations and warned that their number would be permanently blocked. Upon following the prompt, the call was redirected to someone claiming to be a …

Hyderabad victim loses Rs 10.61 crore in digital arrest scam; Two held in Bengaluru
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad victim loses Rs 10.61 crore in digital arrest scam; Two held in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Two youngsters were apprehended by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau in Bengaluru for their alleged involvement in a digital arrest scam that cheated a victim of Rs 10.61 crore. The accused, identified as Vinay Kumar S Khadke and Maruthi GH, are being brought to Hyderabad for further investigation, the police said. The victim was made to transfer Rs 4.62 …

Kozhikode cyber police nab two from Rajasthan in online fraud
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kozhikode cyber police nab two from Rajasthan in online fraud

The Hindu  

A special squad of the Kozhikode city cyber police has arrested two suspects involved in a recently reported online financial fraud in the name of charity in which a doctor reportedly lost ₹4 crore. Police sources said the suspects exploited the victim’s sympathy for charity by pretending as youngsters in dire financial need due to job loss during the COVID-19 …

Juhu resident arrested for duping Navy official of ₹23L in fraud stock market scheme
3 months ago

Juhu resident arrested for duping Navy official of ₹23L in fraud stock market scheme

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A 32-year-old Juhu resident was arrested in connection with a case in which a Navy official was allegedly duped of ₹23 lakh in cyber fraud after he was lured to invest in the share market through a fraudulent app. HT Image The South Cyber police officials said the accused, identified as Maman Munshi, convinced people to invest money via …

Online fraudsters cheat Coimbatore man of ₹1.14 crore
3 months, 1 week ago

Online fraudsters cheat Coimbatore man of ₹1.14 crore

The Hindu  

The cybercrime police in Coimbatore have launched an investigation after a resident of Vadavalli in the city was cheated of ₹ 1.14 crore by online fraudsters in a part-time job-cum-investment scam. After the complainant took up the part-time job, the fraudsters lured him into investment schemes with profit margins. The complainant transferred a total of ₹1.14 crore to various bank …

Enforcement Directorate arrests four more accused linked to cyber fraud syndicate involving “Chinese scammers”
3 months, 1 week ago

Enforcement Directorate arrests four more accused linked to cyber fraud syndicate involving “Chinese scammers”

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four accused in a case related to cyber fraud of ₹2.60 crore by a person posing as a Central Bureau of Investigation official, who was part of a network involving “Chinese scammers”. “All the four accused were involved in incorporation of shell companies and opening of bank accounts, through which Proceeds of Crime generated from …

Pan-India stock market scams on ED radar, ₹25 crore traced; 200 shell firms being probed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pan-India stock market scams on ED radar, ₹25 crore traced; 200 shell firms being probed

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: An Enforcement Directorate pan-India probe into multi-crore online scams, in which investors were trapped into investing in stock markets through fake mobile apps, has revealed that the accused employed a maze of 200-plus shell firms to acquire and then divert the proceeds of crime. The agency’s money trail in the case revealed that the fraudsters allegedly incorporated over 200 …

68-year-old retired bank staff cheated of ₹8.5 lakh in Gurugram
3 months, 3 weeks ago

68-year-old retired bank staff cheated of ₹8.5 lakh in Gurugram

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: A retired bank employee was allegedly cheated of ₹8.5 lakh after he fell prey to cyber fraudsters who lured him by promising hefty profits from investments in the stock market, police said on Wednesday. A retired bank employee was allegedly cheated of ₹ 8.5 lakh after he fell prey to cyber fraudsters. They said Malkotia was initially added in …

‘Fake’ CBI officer dupes Ludhiana doctor of ₹16 lakh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Fake’ CBI officer dupes Ludhiana doctor of ₹16 lakh

Hindustan Times  

A fraudster posing as a Central Bureau of Investigation officer allegedly duped a city-based radiologist of ₹16 lakh, officials said. Cyber police station in-charge inspector Jatinder Singh said that Dr Pal got the call on December 19, 2023, from an unknown number. “The accused asked me to transfer ₹16 lakh to a bank account, claiming that it was a government …

Four from Rajasthan arrested for defrauding Coimbatore man of ₹ 9.28 lakh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Four from Rajasthan arrested for defrauding Coimbatore man of ₹ 9.28 lakh

The Hindu  

Four persons from Rajasthan, who cheated a Coimbatore-based man of ₹9.28 lakh in an online scam, have been arrested by the Coimbatore city cybercrime police. Arun arrested J. Sathyanarayanan, 30, K. Kisan Choudhary, 20, K. Sunil Saran, 23, and P. Sandeep Kumar, 26, from Jodhpur in Rajasthan on August 22. The stranger introduced himself as an executive of an online …

CEN police arrest two persons from Gujarat for extorting ₹ 1.13 crore from Udupi doctor
3 months, 4 weeks ago

CEN police arrest two persons from Gujarat for extorting ₹ 1.13 crore from Udupi doctor

The Hindu  

The Udupi Cyber Economic and Narcotic Crime police have arrested two persons from Gujarat in connection with the extortion of ₹1.13 crore from a Udupi-based doctor by posing as Customs officials and virtually confining the latter in his house, recently. On July 29, 53-year-old Arun Kumar received a call from a person who claimed to be an officer from Customs, …

Telangana Cybercrime Police Arrest Two in ₹175 Crore Fraud Case
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Cybercrime Police Arrest Two in ₹175 Crore Fraud Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Telangana Cybercrime officials have arrested two individuals involved in a massive ₹175 crore fraud. The investigation was initiated after the Cyber Security Bureau's data analysis team flagged numerous complaints reported on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal against six bank accounts in the State Bank of India Shamsheergunj branch. The investigation linked approximately 600 complaints to these accounts.The primary suspect, operating …

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