Cybercrime PS to be inaugurated in Hanamkonda today
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cybercrime PS to be inaugurated in Hanamkonda today

The Hindu  

In the wake of surge in cybercrimes, a specialized cybercrime police station will be inaugurated in Hanamkonda on April 2. The special police station, which will come up within the Warangal Police Commissionerate limits, will investigate cybercrimes involving amounts exceeding ₹1 lakh, while victims of lower-value incidents will be directed to their local police stations. “Responding to the alarming surge in cybercrimes, the State government has established a dedicated cybercrime police station within the commissionerate limits,” said Warangal Police Commissioner Ambar Kishor Jha. The forthcoming cybercrime police station in Warangal will further enhance these efforts by providing swift assistance to victims, conducting thorough investigations and apprehending perpetrators. According to the data available with the cybercrime wing of the Warangal Police Commissionerate, a total of 9,258 complaints related to cybercrimes have been received under the Warangal Police Commissionerate since 2020.

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Public awareness crucial to combat rising cybercrimes, says Guntur SP
1 day, 18 hours ago

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 …

Rs 2,047 cr lost in 2024, Karnataka set to buff up against cybercrime
5 days, 8 hours ago

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 …

Reining in cybercrimes a priority, says Putta Vimaladitya
3 months, 1 week ago

Reining in cybercrimes a priority, says Putta Vimaladitya

The Hindu  

Better coordination between the cyber division of the State police and the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre will help rein in cybercrimes more effectively, Putta Vimaladitya, who recently took charge as District Police Chief, has said. “Registering such crimes, diligently probing them and detecting the accused, and recovering the lost money of victims are also significant parts of that strategy,” Mr. …

Kerala Police receive Central award for handling cybercrime against women, children
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Police receive Central award for handling cybercrime against women, children

The Hindu  

The Kerala Police have bagged the Union Home Ministry’s award for best performance in handling online crime against women and children. The accolade was presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the first foundation day celebrations of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The State police force was represented by State Police Chief …

Warangal Police Bust Rs 15 Crore Cyber Scam, Arrest Two
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Warangal Police Bust Rs 15 Crore Cyber Scam, Arrest Two

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: Cybercrime police of Hanamkonda district have arrested a couple who looted more than Rs 15 crore through cyber frauds and seized checkbooks, credit and debit cards, pen drives and mobile phones from their possession. Disclosing the details to the media in Hanamkonda on Monday, police commissioner Ambar Kishor Jha said the accused were identified as Jaseel, 38, and Preethi, …

Cyber criminal targets Bihar’s Health Department, Additional Chief Secretary
5 months, 1 week ago

Cyber criminal targets Bihar’s Health Department, Additional Chief Secretary

The Hindu  

Cyber criminals have now targeted another IAS officer in Bihar. After creating a social media account in name of Pratyaya Amrit, Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department, which also had his display picture, they had sent out messages to his juniors seeking money. In 2022, cyber criminals withdrew a large sum of money from the bank account of Bihar Chief secretary …

Cyber Crime Police Station inaugurated in Warangal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyber Crime Police Station inaugurated in Warangal

The Hindu  

Commissioner of Warangal Police Ambar Kishor Jha inaugurated the newly established Cyber Crime Police Station on the premises of Warangal Police Commissionerate headquarters in Hanamkonda on Tuesday. “In response to the escalating cyber crimes, the State police department has taken proactive measures by establishing six new cyber crime police stations across Telangana under the Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau. Among …

Eluru Cybercrime police host awareness session at Ashram Medical College to combat online frauds
9 months, 1 week ago

Eluru Cybercrime police host awareness session at Ashram Medical College to combat online frauds

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Eluru cybercrime police on Thursday conducted an awareness programme to the students of Ashram Medical College to prevent them from falling prey to online frauds. Cybercrime circle inspector BH Venkateswarlu and traffic inspector Kagitha Srinivas have discussed the emerging trends in cybercrimes such as customer care frauds, OTP frauds, job frauds and others. Addressing the students, the cybercrime police …

Countering Cybercrime: MHA’s Role in Tackling Growing Menace of Cyber Criminals
10 months, 1 week ago

Countering Cybercrime: MHA’s Role in Tackling Growing Menace of Cyber Criminals

News 18  

In October last year, Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah had said that building a Cyber Safe India is one of the top priorities of the Modi government. Armed with cutting-edge technology, “these teams are under the ‘Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre’ covering the whole country based upon cybercrime hotspots/areas having multi-jurisdictional issues by onboarding States/UTs to enhance the …

UP to have 57 more cybercrime police stations
1 year ago

UP to have 57 more cybercrime police stations

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday gave approval to the establishment of cybercrime police stations in 57 more districts across the state, including Ghaziabad, Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Hardoi, Kanpur Dehat, Etawah, Baghpat, Barabanki, Mainpuri and Rampur. State parliamentary affairs and finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said a decision in this regard was taken at a cabinet meeting held under …

10 held for attacking Cyber Crime police station in Nuh
1 year, 4 months ago

10 held for attacking Cyber Crime police station in Nuh

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: The Nuh police have arrested 10 suspects, including two Rohingya men, for allegedly targeting the Cyber Crime police station after communal clashes erupted in the district on July 31, police said on Friday. Gurugram, India-August 01, 2023: A group of miscreants pelted stones on the cyber crime police station and set fire several vehicles during the communal violence in …

#THTalksBengaluru: Citizens can now report cybercrimes at any police station
1 year, 5 months ago

#THTalksBengaluru: Citizens can now report cybercrimes at any police station

The Hindu  

Citizens can now walk into any police station and report a cybercrime. City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda, speaking at the #THTalksBengaluru series on Friday, said a decision in this regard had been taken to reduce a load of cybercrime cases at CEN stations which are overwhelmed with thousands of cases, stretching the resources very thin. Call 1930 or 112 “We …

Probe into cybercrimes delayed in rural police stations
1 year, 7 months ago

Probe into cybercrimes delayed in rural police stations

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Even as station house officers in the districts are accepting cyber-fraud complaints, a lack of coordination in handling the investigation has become a matter of concern. A few months back, cyber warriors were selected from each police station in the state and provided training, especially on dealing cybercrime cases in the rural areas. Last year, the then DGP M. …

800 police stations to have cyberwariors, says Anjani
1 year, 7 months ago

800 police stations to have cyberwariors, says Anjani

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Setting up of a separate wing, and training cops to be cyberwarriors were among some of the steps highlighted by Telangana state Director General Anjani Kumar on Wednesday while speaking at a cybersecurity event. Speaking on the topic of National Architecture for Cyberspace management by the Telangana state government, Anjani Kumar said that Telangana state is the first state …

Over 500 Apps Used to Defraud People Are Blocked; 99.99% Police Stations Linked to Tracking System: Amit Shah
1 year, 8 months ago

Over 500 Apps Used to Defraud People Are Blocked; 99.99% Police Stations Linked to Tracking System: Amit Shah

News 18  

More than 500 mobile applications used to defraud people have been blocked on Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre’s recommendations, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah, underlining how those being defrauded by cybercriminals must register their complaint on cyber helpline 1930 “as soon as possible so that a freeze can be imposed on the movement of the defrauded funds”. We now …

Gurugram police to use volunteer cyber experts to probe fraud cases
1 year, 10 months ago

Gurugram police to use volunteer cyber experts to probe fraud cases

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram police will soon enlist the help of cyber experts as volunteers to solve complicated and long-pending cases. Gurugram police to use volunteer cyber experts to probe fraud cases Police said their cyber teams are understaffed and the number of complaints is constantly on the rise due to which pendency of cases has also gone up. Police said they receive …

Cybercrimes on Rise in Tamil Nadu as 400 Cases Registered in 4 Months in Krishnagiri District
2 years, 6 months ago

Cybercrimes on Rise in Tamil Nadu as 400 Cases Registered in 4 Months in Krishnagiri District

News 18  

The Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu has witnessed an increase in online crimes after the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, the online fraudsters used the situation to their advantage, targeting people who work online for 8 to 12 hours on daily basis, posting fake links to them, posting details on their website in the hope of giving …

Police stations in Noida to soon get cybercrime help desks
3 years, 2 months ago

Police stations in Noida to soon get cybercrime help desks

India Today  

Gautam Budh Nagar will soon get a cyber help desk at every police station level to resolve daily issues of the residents. Quoting Police Commissioner Alok Singh, Gautam Budh Nagar, HT reported that the officials are working on a strategy, under which all three zones of the city will have cyber help desks in the first stage, which will make …

LOANS VIA APP: International cyber-crime gang busted by Warangal police
3 years, 11 months ago

LOANS VIA APP: International cyber-crime gang busted by Warangal police

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: The cybercrime unit of the Warangal Commissionerate and the Jangaon Police jointly busted a five-member international gang luring people with easy loans via instant loan apps. Commissioner of Police P Promod Kumar said Erick Penglu of China who came on a business visa to India last year created four instant financing apps in association with Padra Binda Ray of …

ICFAI Webinar: Cybercrime Investigation: Forensic Stratagems [27th July]
4 years, 5 months ago

ICFAI Webinar: Cybercrime Investigation: Forensic Stratagems [27th July]

Live Law  

ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad is organizing a webinar on cybercrime investigation. Theme: Cybercrime Investigation: Forensic Stratagems Date: July 27, 2020 Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM With the advent of information technology and ever-expanding cyberspace, newer offences come into being every day. Our country is well-endowed with forensic science laboratories in every state which deal with complicated cybercrime cases on …

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