Mumbai: CBI arrests cybercriminal on FBI inputs for defrauding US citizen
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Mumbai: CBI arrests cybercriminal on FBI inputs for defrauding US citizen

Op India  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an alleged cybercriminal from Mumbai for defrauding a US citizen of USD 453,953 by posing as technical support, according to a press release on Saturday. As part of the ongoing Operation CHAKRA-III, the CBI has taken action to dismantle a sophisticated cybercrime network supported by virtual assets and bullion that has been targeting victims in foreign countries since 2022. The International Operations Division of the CBI registered a case on September 9, 2024, against the accused, including Vishnu Rathi, under sections 120-B and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, as well as Section 66D read with 75 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and launched an investigation. The searches, conducted by the CBI at seven locations across Mumbai and Kolkata on September 12 and 13, revealed that the transnational cyber-enabled financial crime network was channelling proceeds of crime through virtual assets and bullion. Operation CHAKRA-III has been launched by the CBI to combat and dismantle organised cyber-enabled financial crime networks through a globally coordinated law enforcement response using INTERPOL channels.

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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, 20 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 …

CBI arrests seven people, including two IRS officers, in connection with alleged bribery racket in Mumbai
1 week ago

CBI arrests seven people, including two IRS officers, in connection with alleged bribery racket in Mumbai

India TV News  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested seven people, including two Indian Revenue Service officers, over their alleged involvement in a bribery scandal at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone in Mumbai. The operation, which commenced on Tuesday, led to the arrest of Joint Development Commissioner CPS Chauhan, Deputy Development Commissioner Prasad Varwantkar, and five others, including two assistant development …

Gujarat police bust cyber fraud network, arrest eight as Rs 50 crore routed through 42 bank accounts
1 week, 2 days 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 …

CBI arrests advocate of bank for demanding bribe of ₹1.70 lakh
1 week, 6 days ago

CBI arrests advocate of bank for demanding bribe of ₹1.70 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an advocate who is a member of the panel of Indian Bank, Kolhapur for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹1.70 lakh from the complainant, the probe agency said on Tuesday. CBI conducted searches at the residential and official premises of the accused at Ichalkaranji which led to recovery of incriminating documents, said officials. …

Cyber crime case: CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with ₹117 crore fraud
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyber crime case: CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with ₹117 crore fraud

Live Mint  

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches in 10 locations in Delhi and nearby areas on Wednesday related to transnational cyber fraud cases of around ₹117 crore, reported PTI, citing CBI officials. The CBI conducted the searches while investigating a case based on a complaint from the Union Home Ministry’s Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. In the searches conducted on Wednesday, …

CBI Searches 10 Locations in Delhi in Cyber Fraud Case
2 weeks, 6 days ago

CBI Searches 10 Locations in Delhi in Cyber Fraud Case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation today conducted searches at 10 locations in Delhi and surrounding areas in connection with an on-going investigation of a transnational cyber enabled fraud case involving large-scale financial scams. The CBI registered the said case under Sections 403 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000, …

Delhi police crackdown on cyber fraud racket
3 weeks 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 …

CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with Rs 117 crore cyber fraud case
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CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with Rs 117 crore cyber fraud case

India TV News  

Cyber Fraud Case: The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at 10 locations in Delhi and surrounding areas today in connection with an ongoing investigation of transnational cyber-enabled financial frauds involving Rs 117 crore, said officials. According to the CBI, the searches were conducted in an ongoing investigation into a case registered under Sections 403, 420 of the Indian Penal …

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

CBI raids 10 locations in Delhi-NCR to bust Rs 117-crore cyber fraud case
3 weeks ago

CBI raids 10 locations in Delhi-NCR to bust Rs 117-crore cyber fraud case

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted raids at 10 locations in New Delhi and adjoining areas in connection with its ongoing investigation into transnational cyber-enabled financial frauds involving Rs 117 crore, officials said. “The investigation so far has revealed that fraudsters operating from overseas use digital platforms such as websites, WhatsApp, and Telegram to target victims in India," …

Mumbai woman made to strip on pretext of ‘digital arrest’, duped of ₹1.8 lakh — Here’s what happened
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mumbai woman made to strip on pretext of ‘digital arrest’, duped of ₹1.8 lakh — Here’s what happened

Live Mint  

In yet another incident, a Mumbai woman was made to strip and duped of ₹1.8 lakh by scamsters after they convinced the 26-year-old that she was under ‘digital arrest.’ The victim who resides in Borivali East, received a phone call on November 19 where the fraudsters claimed to be Delhi Police officers, NDTV reported. As the conversation followed, the scammers …

CBI begins probe into Rs 6,600-crore Maharashtra 'bitcoin scam', case against 2
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1 month ago

CBI begins probe into Rs 6,600-crore Maharashtra 'bitcoin scam', case against 2

India Today  

The CBI on Wednesday began an investigation into an alleged Maharashtra 'bitcoin scam' case amounting to Rs 6,600 crore and filed a case against two masterminds and called another one for questioning. The CBI summoned Gaurav Mehta, another accused in the case, and asked him to appear before the investigating officer at the earliest. The CBI probe came a day …

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users

India TV News  

Cybercrimes are becoming a significant issue in India, with scammers tricking people out of large sums of money. Rising Digital Arrest in India India reported a financial loss of approximately Rs 120.3 crore due to a ‘digital arrest’ scam from January to April 2024, according to government data. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, noted that …

Beware of 'Digital Arrest' Scam: How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Fraudsters
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Beware of 'Digital Arrest' Scam: How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Fraudsters

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian cyber-security agency CERT-In has issued an advisory flagging several modus operandi being used by cyber fraudsters including the 'digital arrest' scam. The advisory warns people against falling victim to this online scam, advising them to verify the identity of the agency before responding to any communication or threats.

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 …

CBI busts transnational cyber fraud network, nabs key operative from city
3 months, 1 week ago

CBI busts transnational cyber fraud network, nabs key operative from city

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Central Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, busted a transnational Cyber fraud network by arresting its key operator, Vishnu Rathi, from the city. The CBI is in touch with the FBI and law enforcement agencies of several other countries through INTERPOL to get details on the fraud network’s other possible victims, the movement/parking …

CBI facilitates return of wanted international gambling racket ‘kingpin’ from UAE
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI facilitates return of wanted international gambling racket ‘kingpin’ from UAE

The Hindu  

The Global Operations Centre of Central Bureau of Investigation has facilitated the return from the United Arab Emirates of a person wanted by the Gujarat police for allegedly being the mastermind of an international gambling racket. Mr. Thakkar was accused of running an international illegal criminal gambling racket, operated through the use of special software applications and using “hawala” channels …

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 …

₹2,400 crore saved in over 7.6 lakh cyber crime complaints: Bandi Sanjay Kumar
4 months, 3 weeks ago

₹2,400 crore saved in over 7.6 lakh cyber crime complaints: Bandi Sanjay Kumar

The Hindu  

The Union Minister of State for Home, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Wednesday, informed the Rajya Sabha that an amount of ₹2,400 crore has been saved in more than 7.6 lakh complaints under the ‘Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System’, launched by the ministry for immediate reporting of online financial frauds and to stop siphoning off funds by the …

CBI busts Gurugram call centre that duped foreigners, arrests 43 suspected cyber criminals
4 months, 4 weeks ago

CBI busts Gurugram call centre that duped foreigners, arrests 43 suspected cyber criminals

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on July 26 arrested 43 alleged cyber criminals during the searches at a Gurugram-based call centre. “Searches were conducted at seven locations across Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida.The transnational cyber-enabled financial crimes in this network were being coordinated across distributed centres mainly directed from a call centre operating from DLF Cyber City, Gurugram,” said an agency …

180 bank accounts under scanner, staff arrested
5 months, 2 weeks ago

180 bank accounts under scanner, staff arrested

Hindustan Times  

At least 180 bank accounts, most of them corporate, are under scrutiny following the arrest of Rahul Kumar, a deputy manager at the State Bank of India, for his alleged involvement in a cyber fraud scheme, police said on Monday. Police reported that ₹ 3.32 crore was transacted from this account between May and June, with the funds originating from …

CBI searches in Mumbai lead to recovery of Rs.1.59 cr from passport agent’s house
5 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI searches in Mumbai lead to recovery of Rs.1.59 cr from passport agent’s house

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Central Bureau of Investigation has conducted further searches at the office and residence of one more passport agent based in Mumbai. The CBI had registered 12 cases on June 28, 2024 against 14 officials including Passport Assistants and Senior Passport Assistants posted at Passport Seva Kendras of Lower Parel and Malad, and 18 passport facilitation agents on allegations that …

CBI arrests two people in Russia-Ukraine human trafficking case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI arrests two people in Russia-Ukraine human trafficking case

India TV News  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has apprehended two individuals from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in connection with a human trafficking network allegedly involved in sending individuals to the war zone between Russia and Ukraine. These agents reportedly enticed Indian youths with promises of opportunities in Russia but ultimately coerced them into the war zone between Russia and Ukraine by confiscating their passports. …

Cyber Crime | Bank Officials Under An Obligation To Cooperate In Criminal Investigations: Allahabad High Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyber Crime | Bank Officials Under An Obligation To Cooperate In Criminal Investigations: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has observed that bank officials must cooperate fully in criminal investigations of cybercrimes. “Bank officials are expected to be law-abiding citizens who are under an obligation of law to cooperate in criminal investigations being conducted by the police,” a bench of Justice Ajay Bhanot observed while allowing a second bail plea filed by one Alok Jha, …

CBI takes over probe into ₹1.86 cr fraud by investment firm
10 months, 3 weeks ago

CBI takes over probe into ₹1.86 cr fraud by investment firm

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over investigation in two cases of alleged fraud worth ₹1.86 crore by High Brow Market Research Investment Adviser Pvt Ltd, an Indore-based market research consultancy and investment firm. The complainant alleged that from January 2018 to July 2018, he transferred funds worth ₹1.61 crore to the bank account of High Brow Market …

Despite crackdown, ‘courier scam’ continues unabated
11 months, 1 week ago

Despite crackdown, ‘courier scam’ continues unabated

The Hindu  

A day after the Special Investigation Team formed by Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda to probe the ‘FedEx courier scam’ unearthed a case and arrested a gang of 14 people operating pan India recently, a couple who are retired bank employees approached the police with a complaint that they had lost ₹10 lakh to the same scam, indicating how the …

FBI director meets CBI chief in Delhi, discuss 'foiled' murder plot of Pannun, extradition of 26/11 terrorists
1 year ago

FBI director meets CBI chief in Delhi, discuss 'foiled' murder plot of Pannun, extradition of 26/11 terrorists

India TV News  

US Federal Bureau of Investigation Chief Christopher Wray who is currently on his three-day visit to New Delhi, met Central Bureau of Investigation Praveen Sood in the national capital on Monday. The high-profile visit came against the backdrop of an alleged "foiled" murder plot of Khalistani terrorist, Gurupatant Singh Pannun on American soil-- a claim that Indian officials rejected but …

CBI’s Operation Chakra-II cracks two more cases of cyber-enabled financial crimes
1 year, 2 months ago

CBI’s Operation Chakra-II cracks two more cases of cyber-enabled financial crimes

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation, as part of its ‘Chakra-II’ operation, has achieved a major breakthrough in two more cases involving an international online investment fraud worth hundreds of crores targeting Indians; and a cyber-enabled impersonation racket in which Singaporean citizens were cheated. It found that fraudsters used various social media platforms and their 137 shell companies The ill-gotten money …

CBI cracks down on cyber-enabled crime syndicates in 11 States
1 year, 2 months ago

CBI cracks down on cyber-enabled crime syndicates in 11 States

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has searched 76 locations across 11 States as part of the “Chakra-II” operation launched against the organised cyber-enabled financial crimes. The accused, operating nine call centres across five States/union territory, systematically preyed on foreign nationals, masquerading as technical support representatives,” said the agency. Explaining the modus operandi, the CBI said the accused would send to …

Passport scam: CBI raids 50 locations across West Bengal, Gangtok, 24 booked
1 year, 2 months ago

Passport scam: CBI raids 50 locations across West Bengal, Gangtok, 24 booked

India TV News  

The Central Bureau of Investigation booked 24 people on Saturday after conducting raids at 50 locations across West Bengal and Gangtok for for allegedly issuing passports on the basis of forged documents. The FIR names 24 individuals including 16 officials who were allegedly issuing passports on the basis of forged documents to ineligible persons, including non-residents, in return for bribes, …

CBI conducts searches in alleged espionage case against freelance defence journalist
1 year, 7 months ago

CBI conducts searches in alleged espionage case against freelance defence journalist

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday conducted searches at 12 locations in connection with an espionage case alleging that a freelance defence journalist gained illegal access to national security-related information which was shared with foreign intelligence agencies. Sensitive details about the future procurement of the Indian armed forces, which reveal the strategic preparedness of the country, classified communications and …

Calcutta HC orders CBI to probe suspected job scam, this time in civic bodies
1 year, 8 months ago

Calcutta HC orders CBI to probe suspected job scam, this time in civic bodies

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: The Calcutta high court on Friday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the possibility of irregularities in recruitment in a large number of civic bodies across West Bengal, said lawyers who attended the hearing. The home of a fourth TMC lawmaker was being raided by CBI on Friday when justice Gangopadhyay ordered the new probe. A report …

CBI’s ’Operation Trishul’ nets 33 fugitives in one year: Official
1 year, 9 months ago

CBI’s ’Operation Trishul’ nets 33 fugitives in one year: Official

Live Mint  

Under its ‘Operation Trishul,’ the Central Bureau of Investigation has extradited 33 fugitives involved in various criminal activities in the past one year. “CBI has successfully extradited 33 criminals since January 2022 that includes six criminals in 2023,” a senior official with the agency told news agency ANI. The CBI official also cited the recent extradition of Red Notice subject …

26 cyber criminals arrested under CBI’s ‘Operation Chakra’
2 years, 2 months ago

26 cyber criminals arrested under CBI’s ‘Operation Chakra’

The Hindu  

Twenty-six alleged cyber criminals have been arrested so far under ‘Operation Chakra’ of the CBI to dismantle cyber crime gangs operating in the country, officials said on Thursday. The central probe agency, in coordination with state police, conducted searches under the operation at 115 locations across the country on inputs provided by Interpol, FBI, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Australian …

‘Operation Chakra’: Call centres busted by CBI were operating since 2014-15
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Operation Chakra’: Call centres busted by CBI were operating since 2014-15

The Hindu  

The two call centres, which were detected during the nationwide crackdown led by the Central Bureau of Investigation on the cyber-enabled financial crime syndicates on Tuesday, had allegedly been operating since 2014-15. It is learnt that the head of Interpol’s cyber crime unit also visited India to facilitate smooth sharing of actionable intelligence. The first, as part of multi-phase ‘Operation …

CBI raids 105 places over cyber crime crackdown
2 years, 2 months ago

CBI raids 105 places over cyber crime crackdown

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday conducted searches under its ‘Operation Chakra’ campaign at around 105 locations across the country against cyber-enabled financial crimes, an official said. CBI’s operation is being carried out in a total of 13 states,” the official said on condition of anonymity, adding that raids were conducted based on inputs from Interpol, the US’s Federal …

CBI leads crackdown on cyber enabled financial crimes, 105 places searched throughout the country
2 years, 2 months ago

CBI leads crackdown on cyber enabled financial crimes, 105 places searched throughout the country

The Hindu  

In a CBI-led operation, codenamed “Chakra”, against cyber enabled financial crimes, 105 places were searched throughout the country on Tuesday. CBI teams searched 87 locations, one person held in Punjab, while about ₹1.50 crore and 1.50 kg of gold seized from one person in Rajasthan. As part of a global crackdown code-named Operation Garuda against drug smuggling, searches were conducted …

CBI Searching 105 Locations Under ‘Operation Chakra’ in Cyber Fraud Case After FBI Inputs
2 years, 2 months ago

CBI Searching 105 Locations Under ‘Operation Chakra’ in Cyber Fraud Case After FBI Inputs

News 18  

The Central Bureau of Investigation is carrying out searches at 105 locations across the country under ‘Operation Chakra’ in a case related to cyber fraud. The operation is being carried out based on the inputs from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Interpol, Royal Canadian Mount Police and Australian Federal Police, sources have told CNN-News18. According to initial information, four locations …

CBI searches 105 locations under operation targeting cyber criminals
2 years, 2 months ago

CBI searches 105 locations under operation targeting cyber criminals

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Tuesday launched Operation Chakra against cyber criminals involved in financial crimes, carrying out searches at 105 locations across multiple states, officials said. They said 87 locations are being searched by the CBI and 18 locations are being searched by state and UT police in which over 300 suspects are under the scanner. According to initial …

CBI arrests Sanjay Gupta, main accused in NSE Co-location case
2 years, 6 months ago

CBI arrests Sanjay Gupta, main accused in NSE Co-location case

India Today  

The CBI has arrested Sanjay Gupta, owner and promoter of Delhi-based OPG Securities Pvt. Ltd, in connection with the NSE Co-location scam in which brokers allegedly abused the facility to make gains by getting early access to the stock market, officials said on Wednesday. The recent CBI probe showed that he allegedly tried to destroy evidence and also bribe SEBI …

No FBI team in Karnataka to probe bitcoin scam, clarifies CBI
2 years, 8 months ago

No FBI team in Karnataka to probe bitcoin scam, clarifies CBI

India TV News  

Highlights CBI refutes reports claiming FBI team in India to probe 'bitcoin scam' Statement comes after Congress asked whether the FBI is in India to investigate scam CBI said FBI made no such request for conducting an investigation in this case The CBI on Sunday refuted reports that a team of the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation was in India …

Bank fraud accused who fled to Kenya arrested on return after 9 years by CBI
2 years, 8 months ago

Bank fraud accused who fled to Kenya arrested on return after 9 years by CBI

India Today  

An absconding businessman, wanted in a Rs 20 crore bank fraud, was arrested today by the Central Bureau of Investigation on his return from Nairobi, Kenya after absconding for after nine years. The accused, Sanjay R Gupta - the director of Gujarat-based Nova Shipping Private Limited, had allegedly fled from India before he could be arrested. Sanjay R Gupta was …

In less than a year, police recover ₹66.5 crore from fraudulent transactions
3 years, 1 month ago

In less than a year, police recover ₹66.5 crore from fraudulent transactions

The Hindu  

Two month ago, an Indian armed forces person based out of Bengaluru lost ₹7.2 lakh in a cyber fraud scam. He immediately called the police control room, following which the staff alerted the bank’s cyber cell team, who responded within 20 minutes. This is not an isolated case: from December 22, 2020 to October 26, 2021, the cybercrime cell of …

CBI Makes Third Arrest in Bengal's North 24 Parganas in Post-poll Violence Case
3 years, 3 months ago

CBI Makes Third Arrest in Bengal's North 24 Parganas in Post-poll Violence Case

News 18  

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a person in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district in connection with its probe into a case of post-poll violence in the state, an agency source said on Friday. Ratan Halder, an accused in the murder of a BJP worker’s mother following the declaration of assembly election results on May 2, was apprehended from …

CBI lodges FIR against UP-based firm for defrauding banks of Rs 6,883 crore
3 years, 4 months ago

CBI lodges FIR against UP-based firm for defrauding banks of Rs 6,883 crore

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR against an Uttar Pradesh-based firm for defrauding at least 10 banks to the tune of Rs 6,833 crore, officials said. The case has been lodged by the federal probe agency on the complaint of Central Bank of India against Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn Limited, its directors - Dr Mata Prasad Agarwal, Sharda …

CBI, US Authorities Crack Down on Fraud Scheme Operated from Call Centres in India Targeting Elderly People in America
4 years, 2 months ago

CBI, US Authorities Crack Down on Fraud Scheme Operated from Call Centres in India Targeting Elderly People in America

News 18  

In “an unprecedented coordinated effort”, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation and the US Department of Justice took simultaneous actions against a technical support fraud scheme, which was allegedly masterminded by an American citizen and operated from call centres in India to defraud hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people in the US, officials said. In response to a complaint filed in …

CBI Recovers Rs 50 Lakh from Premises Searched in Corruption Case Related to Cong Leader DK Shivakumar
4 years, 2 months ago

CBI Recovers Rs 50 Lakh from Premises Searched in Corruption Case Related to Cong Leader DK Shivakumar

News 18  

The CBI has till now recovered Rs 50 lakh from multiple premises it has searched in a corruption case related to Congress leader D K Shivakumar, officials said on Monday. Searches are being conducted today at 14 locations including nine in Karnataka, four in Delhi, one in Mumbai,” the CBI said in a statement. I strongly condemn this.” Congress spokesperson …

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