Govt blocks over 87,000 accounts across WhatsApp and Skype which were linked to digital arrest scam
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Govt blocks over 87,000 accounts across WhatsApp and Skype which were linked to digital arrest scam

India Today  

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Indian government has blocked more than 87,000 accounts on WhatsApp and Skype that were linked to the digital arrest scam. By February 2025, 17,718 cases of the digital arrest scam have already been reported, with victims losing an amount totalling Rs 210.21 crore. The digital arrest scam is a sophisticated cyber fraud where scammers trick individuals by posing as police officers, CBI agents, or representatives from agencies like the Narcotics Control Bureau or Reserve Bank of India. What to do if you lose money to the scam If you have already fallen victim to a digital arrest scam, take the following steps: Call 1930 immediately.

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Cybercriminals defraud Odisha’s ex-IT minister of ₹1.4 crore
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Cybercriminals defraud Odisha’s ex-IT minister of ₹1.4 crore

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneswar, An Odisha MLA and former information technology minister has lost ₹1.4 to cyber fraud in around one-and-a-half months, a senior police officer said here on Monday. Cybercriminals defraud Odisha’s ex-IT minister of ₹ 1.4 crore The police arrested seven people - four from Karnataka and three from Tamil Nadu - in connection with the case. During the investigation, the …

Kerala: Two arrested in ₹36 lakh ‘digital arrest’ scam in Kochi
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Kerala: Two arrested in ₹36 lakh ‘digital arrest’ scam in Kochi

Hindustan Times  

Two persons, key accused in a ₹36 lakh online scam involving a ‘digital arrest’ were arrested, police said. The arrests were carried out by a team from the Ernakulam Town South Police Station. According to the police, a 'mule account' is a bank account used by criminals for illegal financial transactions, including money laundering. Digital arrest is a cybercrime tactic …

Government employee placed under ‘digital arrest’ loses ₹8.5 lakh
4 days, 21 hours ago

Government employee placed under ‘digital arrest’ loses ₹8.5 lakh

The Hindu  

A 49-year-old government employee from Hyderabad lost ₹8.5 lakh over four days after being tricked into believing that he was under ‘digital arrest’ by fraudsters posing as officials from Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and the Central Bureau of Investigation. The fraudsters later told the victim that his Aadhaar card had been found in possession of a criminal named ‘Sadakath …

Gang of three hailing from Guntur arrested in ‘digital arrest’ scam
5 days, 2 hours ago

Gang of three hailing from Guntur arrested in ‘digital arrest’ scam

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested a gang of three men in connection with ‘digital arrest’ scam. “We found that the accused had links to similar fraud cases across India, including incidents in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Goa, and Odisha. During the arrests, we seized three mobile phones, multiple cheque books, bank passbooks, debit and credit …

‘Digital arrest’ turns into weeks for Lucknow teacher, costs her ₹78 lakh
6 days, 8 hours ago

‘Digital arrest’ turns into weeks for Lucknow teacher, costs her ₹78 lakh

Hindustan Times  

In what is assumed to be the first-of-its-kind case of ‘digital arrest’ in the city, a 59-year-old teacher was allowed to do chores, go to her school and run other errands for 22 days that she was scammed, police said. Cyber crime Before seeking police help, Pramila Maansingh, who teaches at a private school here, lost ₹78 lakh to fraudsters …

14C shared details of 2 million+ mule accounts, 8 lakh+ suspects with banks: MHA
6 days, 20 hours ago

14C shared details of 2 million+ mule accounts, 8 lakh+ suspects with banks: MHA

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has shared details of over 2 million mule accounts and over 8 lakh suspects with banks, financial institutions and law enforcement agencies since its ‘suspect registry’ was launched on September 10 last year, minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar informed the Rajya Sabha in a written response on Wednesday. It is …

Govt blocked over 83k WhatsApp accounts over digital arrest links
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1 week ago

Govt blocked over 83k WhatsApp accounts over digital arrest links

Hindustan Times  

The government has blocked over 83,668 WhatsApp accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs linked to digital arrest cases, Union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. When asked about steps taken to prevent crimes related to digital arrests, Kumar said the ministry of home affairs has set up the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination …

Digital arrest scam: Cops foil ₹1.10-cr cyber fraud targeting elderly couple in Mohali
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Elderly woman loses ₹20 crore to 'digital arrest' fraud; 3 held
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1 week, 5 days ago

Elderly woman loses ₹20 crore to 'digital arrest' fraud; 3 held

The Hindu  

An 86-year-old woman from south Mumbai lost more than ₹20 crore of her savings over two months to a 'digital arrest' fraud, police said on Thursday. The fraudsters asked the elderly woman to share with them her bank details under the pretext of verifying funds of her account which were connected to criminal activity, the official said. While investigating the …

Elderly woman loses ₹20 crore to 'digital arrest' fraud; 3 held
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1 week, 6 days ago

Elderly woman loses ₹20 crore to 'digital arrest' fraud; 3 held

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, An 86-year-old woman from south Mumbai lost more than ₹20 crore of her savings over two months to a 'digital arrest' fraud, police said on Thursday. Elderly woman loses ₹ 20 crore to 'digital arrest' fraud; 3 held One of the fraudsters posed as a 'CBI officer' to extort money from the woman, they said, adding three persons have …

Homemaker, store owner lose ₹38L to digital arrest fraud
1 week, 6 days ago

Homemaker, store owner lose ₹38L to digital arrest fraud

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In two separate cases reported from Andheri, cyber frauds impersonating as CBI and police officers extorted ₹38 lakh from a 58-year-old homemaker and a 60-year-old medical store owner, using the ‘digital arrest’ modus operandi. A person in police uniform then interrogated the woman on a WhatsApp video call and coerced her into transferring ₹15 lakh after placing her under …

Citizens cheated of ₹31.35 lakh in cyber fraud cases
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2 weeks 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 …

Mumbai woman loses ₹20.25 cr: How to protect yourself from digital arrest scams
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mumbai woman loses ₹20.25 cr: How to protect yourself from digital arrest scams

Hindustan Times  

A recent report of an 86-year-old Mumbai woman losing ₹20.25 crore in a digital arrest scam linked to an Aadhaar misuse threat highlights how people must stay aware and be prepared to deal with such situations. A digital arrest scam is when fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials intimidate the victims into believing that they are under serious criminal investigation. …

86-year-old Mumbai woman loses Rs. 20.25 crore in yet another cyber scam
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

86-year-old Mumbai woman loses Rs. 20.25 crore in yet another cyber scam

Hindustan Times  

An 86-year-old woman in Mumbai became yet another victim of cyber fraud and a digital arrest scam, losing over ₹20 crore after getting a call about misuse of her Aadhaar card. 20.25 crore In the initial call that set the whole scam up, the caller told the victim that her Aadhaar card and other personal information had been used to …

Delhi Police busts cyber fraud syndicate, three held for phishing scam
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2 weeks, 6 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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, …

Delhi Police arrests four men for ₹44.50 lakh 'digital arrest' fraud
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi Police arrests four men for ₹44.50 lakh 'digital arrest' fraud

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Police has arrested four cyber fraudsters for allegedly duping a man of ₹44.50 lakh under the guise of 'digital arrest' by posing as CBI officers, officials said on Sunday. Delhi Police arrests four men for ₹ 44.50 lakh 'digital arrest' fraud The scam came to light when the victim, Virender Kumar Indora, a resident of Mayur Vihar …

T.N. Cyber Crime Wing arrests two men from Surat in ‘digital arrest’ scam
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Chandigarh resident loses ₹57 lakh to digital arrest scam
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Chandigarh resident loses ₹57 lakh to digital arrest scam

Hindustan Times  

A Sector 18 resident lost ₹57.16 lakh in a digital arrest scam. The Sector 18, Chandigarh, resident told the police that the scammers called her posing as officials from CBI and Mumbai police. Cyber cell releases advisory Following the growing instances of digital frauds, the cyber crime cell of the UT police has released advisory cautioning the people. Usually, the …

Gurugram: 7 people held for duping people over ₹87 crore in cyber frauds
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Gurugram: 7 people held for duping people over ₹87 crore in cyber frauds

Hindustan Times  

Seven cyber fraudsters arrested by Gurugram cyber police over the last two months allegedly duped hundreds of people across the country for more than ₹87 crores, officials said on Wednesday. Police recovered ₹7.60 lakh in cash, seven mobiles and three SIM cards from their possessions, they said. The accused were involved in various cyber crimes, including cyber bullying, stalking, impersonation, …

Digital arrest scams: what to know and how to fight back
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Digital arrest scams: what to know and how to fight back

The Hindu  

Cybercrimes in India are escalating at an alarming rate, posing significant threats to individuals and national security. In digital arrest scams, fraudsters trick victims into believing they are in legal trouble and have been ‘digitally arrested.’ They impersonate officers, pressure the victim to cut off contacts with family, and demand money for bail or bribes. At the SBI AC Guards …

Cybercrime sweep: 161 offenders arrested across 11 States in January, February
4 weeks ago

Cybercrime sweep: 161 offenders arrested across 11 States in January, February

The Hindu  

The cybercrime unit of the Cyberabad police detected as many as 82 cases, leading to the arrest of 161 offenders across 11 States during the first two months of 2025. The operation targeted various forms of cyber frauds, including trading scams, digital arrest fraud, and part-time job frauds. Other significant fraud categories included digital arrest fraud, with 15 cases and …

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

Cybercrime may cost India Rs 20,000 core in 2025; banking, e-com most vulnerable
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Cybercrime may cost India Rs 20,000 core in 2025; banking, e-com most vulnerable

India Today  

The menace of cybercrime continues to target more Indians and heavy losses. Bengaluru-based cybersecurity firm CloudSEK, after analysing data related to more than 5000 now-defunct malicious website domains and instances of abuse of over 16000 brands, has predicted that Indians and Indian companies could lose Rs 20,000 crore to cybercrimes in 2025. Scams related to brand impersonation alone could cost …

Kolkata Police arrests ‘kingpin’ of digital arrest racket from Delhi
1 month ago

Kolkata Police arrests ‘kingpin’ of digital arrest racket from Delhi

The Hindu  

The cybercrime branch of Kolkata Police on Friday said they have arrested one of the primary ‘kingpins’ of a fraudulent network of digital arrests and other cybercrimes. According to Kolkata Police sources, the accused Yogesh Dua was arrested in Delhi and brought to Kolkata on transit remand, as granted by the Delhi High Court. “The accused is involved in about …

How India's cybercrime crackdown is ensnaring digital devils
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Cyberabad cybercrime police arrest three for Rs 1.38 crore digital arrest fraud
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

WhatsApp bans over 8 million Indian accounts in a month: Here's why
1 month, 1 week ago

WhatsApp bans over 8 million Indian accounts in a month: Here's why

The Hindu  

WhatsApp, India's largest social media platform, has taken swift action against over 8.4 million accounts, banning them in just one month. The report revealed that Meta banned approximately 8.45 million WhatsApp accounts in India to comply with the provisions of Section 4 and Section 3A of the Information Technology Act. Conclusion Meta’s decision to ban millions of accounts reflects the …

₹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 …

WhatsApp bans 8.4 million accounts in India to combat fraud under IT Rules 2021
1 month, 1 week ago

WhatsApp bans 8.4 million accounts in India to combat fraud under IT Rules 2021

Live Mint  

Instant messaging platform WhatsApp has taken decisive action by banning more than 8.4 million accounts within a single month. Reasons for Account Bans WhatsApp has cited multiple reasons for this large-scale enforcement action: Violation of Terms of Service : Accounts engaged in bulk messaging, spam, fraudulent activities, and the spread of misleading or harmful content were targeted. Illegal Activities : …

Thiruvananthapuram City police launch probe into cybercrime
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

CBI conducts searches in Delhi and Haryana in cybercrime case
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Cyber Suraksha launched in Andhra’s Anantapur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyber Suraksha launched in Andhra’s Anantapur

The Hindu  

The District Police have embarked on a ‘Cyber Suraksha’ initiative with an aim to spread awareness among the public on the prevention of cybercrimes. Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh, who launched the programme on Thursday at the JNTU-Anantapur Auditorium, said the programme would be taken up with the support of college managements, banks, students and NGOs. He said bank officials, …

Your SIM card will be blocked: This warning cost Noida family Rs 1.10 crore in digital arrest scam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Your SIM card will be blocked: This warning cost Noida family Rs 1.10 crore in digital arrest scam

India Today  

Digital scams have become a severe cyber threat in India. While generally, individuals have been targeted and subjected to “digital arrest”, in a newly reported case, an entire family from Noida became victims of this vicious scam, losing around Rs 1.10 crore to scammers. Shortly after the call, another caller reached out to him and claimed that Paliwal's name was …

‘Digital Arrest’ scam: Noida family loses ₹1.10 crore to cyber criminals; here’s what happened
1 month, 3 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, 3 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. {{^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, 3 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, …

Noida family fooled in Digital Arrest scam, lost Rs 1 crore: Fraudsters posed as cops
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

3 caught for hacking e-commerce sites, buying items worth Rs 7 crore for 'pennies'
2 months ago

3 caught for hacking e-commerce sites, buying items worth Rs 7 crore for 'pennies'

India Today  

The Crime Branch of Ahmedabad Police has arrested three fraudsters who used to buy expensive products online just for a few pennies, sometimes none, by hacking e-commerce websites and changing the items' original prices, officials said on Friday. The accused committed online fraud with the help of de-bugging security-testing software and ordered around 125 products worth Rs 7 crore just …

Hyderabad Police takes down pan-India cyber scam; bankers among 52 arrested
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2 months 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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2 months 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 nabs 52 persons including 3 senior bank officials in cybercrime cases
2 months 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 …

Two men arrested for cyber fraud in Chennai
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

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