From Byjus to Netflix: Cyberabad cops bust India's ‘biggest’ data theft
1 year, 8 months ago

From Byjus to Netflix: Cyberabad cops bust India's ‘biggest’ data theft

Hindustan Times  

In what can be called as the biggest data theft, the Cyberabad Police in Hyderabad has said it arrested a person who was allegedly involved in stealing, holding and selling personal and confidential data of 66.9 crore individuals and organisations belonging to 24 states and eight metropolitan cities. Vinay Bhardwaj, the police said, was found possessing data of students of edu-tech organisations such as Byjus and Vedantu and also holds consumer/ customer data of major organisations like GST, road transport organisations of various states, major e-commerce portals, social media platforms and fintech companies. "The accused who was arrested on Friday was found selling personal and confidential data of about 66.9 crore individuals and organisations maintained in 104 categories," Cyberabad Police said. Statewise database held by the accused Uttar Pradesh – 21.39 crore accounts Rajasthan – 2 crore Punjab – 1.5 crore Madhya Pradesh – 4.50 crore Jammu and Kashmir – 2 crore Madhya Pradesh – 1.10 crore Andhra Pradesh – 2.10 crore Bihar – 1 crore Kerala – 1.57 crore Delhi – 2.70 crore Haryana – 1 crore In a similar case, last month, the Cyberabad Police in Telangana had busted a gang involved in the data theft and sale of sensitive information of government and important organisations.

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11 held for cheating over 17K of ₹125.6 Cr in Gurugram
11 hours, 59 minutes ago

11 held for cheating over 17K of ₹125.6 Cr in Gurugram

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram Police announced on Monday that 11 cybercrime gangs cheated ₹125.62 crores from over 17,000 victims across India. Computer hacker with credit card stealing data from a laptop concept for network security, identity theft and computer crime According to police, most suspects were involved in investment and parcel frauds, with at least 11 residents of Gurugram losing crores in separate …

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 …

Hyderabad Couple Fall Victim to 'Digital Arrest', Lose Rs 2 crore
1 week, 3 days ago

Hyderabad Couple Fall Victim to 'Digital Arrest', Lose Rs 2 crore

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A couple from Narayanguda were scared to even step out of their house after a four-day long of what they believed was a ‘digital arrest’. On pressing 1, the call got connected to a scamster, who, posing as a Mumbai crime branch officer, told them that there was suspicious activity noticed on their number. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Hyderabad …

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 …

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 …

ED arrests two CAs, crypto trader in Rs 640-cr cyber fraud case
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ED arrests two CAs, crypto trader in Rs 640-cr cyber fraud case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Two chartered accountants and a cryptocurrency trader have been arrested here in a money laundering investigation linked to a cyber fraud case of Rs 640 crore, the Enforcement Directorate said Wednesday. The money laundering probe stems from two FIRs filed by the Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police that were registered to probe charges of cyber fraud …

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 …

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 …

'Digital Arrest' scam wipes out life savings of 90-year-old in Gujarat: Here's what happened
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'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 …

IIT Bombay student gets call from fake telecom authority for his SIM, loses Rs 7.28 lakh
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

IIT Bombay student gets call from fake telecom authority for his SIM, loses Rs 7.28 lakh

India Today  

India is grappling with the growing menace of cyber frauds, including digital arrest scams where fraudsters exploit digital platforms like WhatsApp to deceive unsuspecting victims. In a recent case of such an online scam, a student from IIT Bombay fell prey to scammers posing as fake Telecom Regulatory Authority of India officers and lost Rs 7.28 lakh. In the fake …

IIT Bombay Student Duped Of Rs 7.29 Lakh In 'Digital Arrest' Scam
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

IIT Bombay Student Duped Of Rs 7.29 Lakh In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

ABP News  

Mumbai: An IIT Bombay student lost Rs 7.29 lakh after a fraudster posed as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India employee and coerced him into paying the money by intimidating him under the pretext of 'digital arrest', news agency PTI quoted police as saying. 'Digital arrest' is a new and growing form of cyber fraud in which fraudsters pose as …

IIT Bombay student gets fake threat of ‘digital arrest', loses ₹7 lakh
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

IIT Bombay student gets fake threat of ‘digital arrest', loses ₹7 lakh

Hindustan Times  

A student from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay became the latest victim of a growing cyber fraud known as "digital arrest," losing a staggering ₹7.29 lakh to a scammer posing as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India employee. The caller posed as an employee of the TRAI and informed him that 17 complaints of illegal activities were registered against his …

IIT Bombay student duped of over Rs 7 lakh by scammers after digital arrest
3 weeks, 6 days ago

IIT Bombay student duped of over Rs 7 lakh by scammers after digital arrest

India Today  

A 25-year-old student from IIT Bombay was duped of Rs 7.29 lakh after he was digitally arrested by scammers who posed as government officials, according to the Mumbai Police. The student realised that he had been duped only after reading about similar digital arrest scams on the internet after which he informed the police. In October, the Union Ministry of …

Five held for duping minister’s accountant of ₹2 crore in cyber scam
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

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 …

Person Arrested in Chandrayangutta for Stealing Property Worth Rs 1.45 Lakh
1 month, 1 week ago

Person Arrested in Chandrayangutta for Stealing Property Worth Rs 1.45 Lakh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Kalapathar police on Friday arrested one Mohammed Noorullah Hussain of Chandrayangutta for allegedly breaking into a house and stealing property worth Rs 1.45 lakh on November 14. Man Arrested for Stealing Valuables from Four Houses, Property Worth Rs 10 Lakh Recovered Hyderabad: The Karkhana police on Saturday said that they had arrested Yerpula Galva Kalyan Kumar, 30, of …

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 …

Eight arrested in Mumbai share trading scam involving illegal SIM cards
1 month, 1 week ago

Eight arrested in Mumbai share trading scam involving illegal SIM cards

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Mumbai Central cyber police have arrested eight individuals, including six mobile service provider employees and two shopkeepers, in connection with a cyber fraud scheme that deceived numerous people through fraudulent share market investments. The Mumbai Central cyber police have arrested eight individuals, including six mobile service provider employees and two shopkeepers, in connection with a cyber fraud scheme. …

Telangana Cyber Bureau's state-wide crackdown helps solve 2,702 all-India cases
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana Cyber Bureau's state-wide crackdown helps solve 2,702 all-India cases

India Today  

In a significant move against cybercrime, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau recently arrested 48 suspects linked to a widespread cybercrime network. The statewide crackdown, conducted in collaboration with local law enforcement, targeted suspects involved in 508 cases in Telangana and over 2,194 cases across India, amounting to financial losses of more than Rs 8.16 crore. Suspects face charges under various …

Bengal man arrested in Rs 2,000 crore crypto heist on WazirX
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengal man arrested in Rs 2,000 crore crypto heist on WazirX

India Today  

The Delhi Police has arrested an individual in connection with the cyberattack on cryptocurrency exchange firm, WazirX, which resulted in losses of around Rs 2,000 crore in digital assets. In a chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police, Alam is accused of opening a WazirX account under the name Souvik Mondal and selling it via Telegram to another individual, M Hasan, …

Cyber Criminals Trap Techie with 'Digital Arrest' in 30-Hour Extravaganza
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cyber Criminals Trap Techie with 'Digital Arrest' in 30-Hour Extravaganza

ABP News  

A 44-year-old IT employee managed to escape after being trapped in a fake money laundering case for nearly 30 hours thanks to the help of police. The ordeal began when the victim received voice and video calls from cyber criminals posing as Mumbai police officials, threatening him with arrest and demanding Rs 40 lakh for withdrawing money. Despite the threats, …

Six men nabbed for swindling Rs 10 lakh from private company
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six men nabbed for swindling Rs 10 lakh from private company

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Six men were arrested by South Zone Cyber Crime police in Chennai on Friday for allegedly swindling Rs 10 lakh from a private company under the pretext of converting their money to USDT, a form of cryptocurrency with a stable price, at cheaper rates. Police identified the suspects as S Aswanth of Madurai, Mohammed Ismayil Parvesh of Karur district, …

Techie Escapes Digital Arrest, Thanks to Timely Help
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Techie Escapes Digital Arrest, Thanks to Timely Help

Deccan Chronicle  

A 44-year-old IT employee managed to escape from cyber criminals in Telangana after being held under 'digital arrest' for nearly 30 hours. The ordeal began when the fraudsters posed as Mumbai police officials and threatened him with arrest in the money laundering case. Despite the threats, the victim remained calm and informed the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Station. The police …

Police Interrogate Four in Massive Mobile Phone Theft at Concert
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Police Interrogate Four in Massive Mobile Phone Theft at Concert

The Hindu  

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a mass mobile phone theft at a concert in Kerala. The police took custody of the accused Atiq Ur Rahman and Waseem Ahammed – arrested from Delhi – and Sunny Bhola Yadav and Shyam Baranwal – arrested from Mumbai. They were taken to two tourist homes where they had stayed and to the …

Police to Collect Evidence from Mobile Phone Thieves in Kerala Concert
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Police to Collect Evidence from Mobile Phone Thieves in Kerala Concert

The Hindu  

Four individuals were arrested in connection with the alleged theft of mobile phones at a concert in Bolgatty, Kerala. The police will take their custody for evidence collection on Saturday (October 26). The four accused are history-sheeters and are believed to be involved in similar mass mobile phone thefts in the past. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are …

Terabytes of data from phones, computers seized in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex probe
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Terabytes of data from phones, computers seized in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex probe

LA Times  

Cassie Ventura, left, and Sean “Diddy” Combs arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story” at the Writers Guild Theater in 2017 in Beverly Hills. Federal authorities possess “several terabytes of electronic data from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs” and his empire as part of the sex trafficking and racketeering prosecution of the 54-year-old hip-hop …

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 …

13 held for swindling elderly of Rs 4.72 crore in digital arrest scam
2 months, 3 weeks ago

13 held for swindling elderly of Rs 4.72 crore in digital arrest scam

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Chennai police have arrested 13 people in connection with a digital arrest scam, in which a 72-year-old woman in Abhiramapuram was swindled of Rs 4.72 crore. The caller had threatened the victim that her mobile number and Aadhaar number was being used to open many bank accounts, and cases were registered against her in Mumbai and Delhi Cyber …

TGCSB Nabs 27 Cyber Criminals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TGCSB Nabs 27 Cyber Criminals

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested from Rajasthan, 27 cyber criminals said to be involved in over 189 cybercrimes in the state. We have deployed four SOW teams in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Nagaur and conducted operations during the last fortnight of September,” said Shikha Goel, DGP, TGCSB, on Tuesday. Goel said the suspects used to commit cyber fraud after offering high …

CBI arrests 26 alleged cybercriminals running transnational crime network
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI arrests 26 alleged cybercriminals running transnational crime network

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested 26 alleged cybercriminals, including 10 in Pune, who used illegal call centres across four Indian cities to cheat people globally, especially in the United States, officials said on Monday. CBI arrests 26 alleged cybercriminals running transnational crime network Internally called Operation Chakra-III, the CBI raided 32 locations across Pune, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and …

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 …

Are your calls, texts monitored? Here's truth behind new Telecom Rules viral claim
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Are your calls, texts monitored? Here's truth behind new Telecom Rules viral claim

India TV News  

Media platforms are currently circulating a message that claims the government is monitoring all calls and messages and keeping track of social media activities. The court affirmed that mobile phones are considered private possessions and, therefore, the deletion of data, whether for privacy or technical reasons, does not equate to criminal activity. However, it's important to note that actions can …

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 …

‘Digital arrest’ case in which victim lost ₹2.2 crore cracked, 5 arrested, ₹1.7 crore recovered
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Digital arrest’ case in which victim lost ₹2.2 crore cracked, 5 arrested, ₹1.7 crore recovered

The Hindu  

In a rare instance, the cybercrime police in the Criminal Investigation Department have cracked a ‘digital arrest’ case, where the victim was cheated of ₹2.2 crore. The police have arrested five persons, including one based out of Dubai, and recovered ₹1.7 crore, $7700, and a high-end car from the accused. Probing the case, CID sleuths found that the money cheated …

Bengaluru cybercrime police recover ₹1.4 crore of the ₹1.53 crore robbed from software engineer couple in investment scam case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru cybercrime police recover ₹1.4 crore of the ₹1.53 crore robbed from software engineer couple in investment scam case

The Hindu  

In a rare case, the east division cybercrime police cracked an online investment racket and managed to recover ₹1.4 crore out of the total ₹1.53 crore which had been robbed from a software engineer couple at Banaswadi in March this year. “For every cybercrime case, the investigating team follows three rules: trailing the money transaction and blocking the accounts, getting …

Telangana registers over 58,000 cybercrime cases in first half of 2024, loses ₹898 crore
5 months, 1 week ago

Telangana registers over 58,000 cybercrime cases in first half of 2024, loses ₹898 crore

The Hindu  

Telangana has the dubious distinction of having crossed the 50,000-mark in cybercrime cases in the first half of 2024. The State reported 58,654 cases between January and June, in which a whopping ₹898.01 crore was lost to cyber criminals, as per information shared by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau. Cyberabad a cybercrime hub In the past six months, Cyberabad police …

Commerce graduate Social media influencer Isha leaves husband and child for 6th fail cyber fraud Mustak Alam; duo arrested for duping people of Rs 5 crore
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Commerce graduate Social media influencer Isha leaves husband and child for 6th fail cyber fraud Mustak Alam; duo arrested for duping people of Rs 5 crore

Op India  

On 25th June, the Cyber Police arrested two cyber criminals including a girl from Patna for duping people to the tune of Rs 5 crore in the past six months. Isha's famous Lines: "Ladki hu, Roti bana aur Kama sakti hu" Nestaq Miyan with his Pakistani connections, got Isha into Cyber Fraud, both arrested 🤲 pic.twitter.com/FPRIt5lvnQ — Mihir Jha June …

Noida: Gang that targeted unguarded houses busted; 44 phones, 4 laptops seized
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Noida: Gang that targeted unguarded houses busted; 44 phones, 4 laptops seized

Hindustan Times  

Noida: The Noida Police on Thursday arrested three suspects on charges of breaking into unguarded houses in Sector 126 area and stealing valuables, officers said on Friday, adding that over 40 mobile phones, four laptops, Aadhaar cards and other stolen items were confiscated from their possession. The suspects have been active since 2019, carrying out similar thefts in Noida and …

Cyber criminals put city resident under ‘digital arrest’, cheat him of ₹2 lakh
6 months, 1 week ago

Cyber criminals put city resident under ‘digital arrest’, cheat him of ₹2 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: A Gurugram resident was allegedly put under “digital arrest” and duped of ₹2 lakh by fraudsters claiming to be from law enforcement agencies on May 25, police said adding that the suspects allegedly posed as officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation and as the deputy commissioner of police handling cybercrime in Mumbai and forced the victim to stay …

Shahdara police recover 215 stolen mobile phones worth ₹40L
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shahdara police recover 215 stolen mobile phones worth ₹40L

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The operation to recover stolen phones was launched after technical surveillance mounted in multiple cases revealed that some stolen phones were active in other states. In a special operation, Shahdara police recovered 215 stolen mobile phones worth around ₹40 lakh, in multiple raids by 11 teams across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, senior police officers …

‘Telangana citizens lost ₹127.88 crore to cyber criminals during election month’
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Telangana citizens lost ₹127.88 crore to cyber criminals during election month’

The Hindu  

Amid the peak election season, Telangana citizens lost a whopping ₹127.88 crore across 8,668 cybercrime cases reported in April 2024. In the month that also marked the beginning of the new financial year, FY25, Cyberabad, with a significant tech population, topped the list with 1,829 cases in which citizens lost ₹44.71 crore, data shared by officials from the Telangana State …

Eight Investment Fraudsters Arrested In City
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Eight Investment Fraudsters Arrested In City

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The city cybercrime police arrested eight investment fraudsters on Monday, in two different cases, and seized cheque books, debit cards, shell company stamps and other items. Hyderabad police commissioner Kothakota Sreenivasa Reddy said following investigation, they had identified 24 shell company bank accounts, through which `22.24 crore was siphoned off. In another case, police arrested four investment fraudsters, Mangilal …

Nuh Police arrests 42 cyber criminals in Mewat, 50 mobile phones, over 90 SIM cards and fake Aadhar IDs seized
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuh Police arrests 42 cyber criminals in Mewat, 50 mobile phones, over 90 SIM cards and fake Aadhar IDs seized

Op India  

In a major crackdown against cyber crime, the Nuh police arrested 42 cyber criminals from various parts of Nuh, Mewat in two days concerning several cyber fraud cases registered nationwide. Their details will be matched with data stored with I4C to find out how many cases they were involved in.” The accused used varied Modus operandi including bogus ads, sextortion, …

Over 480 electronic devices seized in NewsClick probe forensically tested: Cops
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 480 electronic devices seized in NewsClick probe forensically tested: Cops

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police special cell on Wednesday revealed that more than 480 electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops that were seized as part of its probe into news portal NewsClick, have been forensically examined. The raids came two months after the police filed a first information report under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act, and Indian Penal Code sections …

Caught in a web | Cybercrooks get more innovative
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Caught in a web | Cybercrooks get more innovative

The Hindu  

A 55-year-old private firm employee from Mathikere was looking for the customer care number of Railways to cancel his tickets recently. This case is an example of how cyber fraudsters are using different methods to access bank account details to steal money, a senior police officer said. “Though there are different modus operandi to get access to the bank details, …

Cybercrime impact on Cyberabad; Public lost Rs 232 Crores in 2023, triple of the 2022 figure
1 year ago

Cybercrime impact on Cyberabad; Public lost Rs 232 Crores in 2023, triple of the 2022 figure

The Hindu  

Out of the 29,156 police cases reported in the Cyberabad Commissionerate in 2023, Madhapur zone reported 6,930 cases, followed by Balanagar zone with 6,180 cases, Rajendranagar zone - 5,096 cases, 4,218 cases in Medchal, and 4,094 cases in Shamshabad zone. Cyberabad Police Commissionerate recorded 248% spike in the money lost in cyber crime cases in 2023. While ₹66.66 crore was …

Cybercrimes and economic offences rise in Telangana
1 year ago

Cybercrimes and economic offences rise in Telangana

The Hindu  

Cybercrimes in the State have increased by a whopping 48.47% in 2022, compared to the previous year. The stark figures of the State’s crime situation were brought out in Crime in Telangana – 2022, the first-ever publication of the annual crime statistics by the State Crime Records Bureau under the Crime Investigation Department. Our special emphasis on optimum utilisation of …

TMC blasts Modi govt after 4 held for selling personal data on dark web: 'Why lying in Parliament?'
1 year ago

TMC blasts Modi govt after 4 held for selling personal data on dark web: 'Why lying in Parliament?'

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale on Monday accused the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre of providing false information in Parliament regarding the security of Aadhaar data. The personal data, including Aadhaar and passport details, was reportedly leaked from the data bank of the Indian Council of Medical Research and put up for sale on the dark web. Congress MP …

ICMR Data Leak: 4 Nabbed For Selling Info On Dark Web for 'Quick Money'
1 year ago

ICMR Data Leak: 4 Nabbed For Selling Info On Dark Web for 'Quick Money'

News 18  

Delhi Police has arrested four people in connection with the Indian Council of Medical Research data leak case. The move came around two months after Central probe agencies found personal details of over 81 crore Indians were leaked from the data bank of ICMR and put on sale on the dark web. Earlier this year, the Delhi police had taken …

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