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

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Cybercriminals defraud Odisha’s ex-IT minister of ₹1.4 crore
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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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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
3 days, 2 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
3 days, 7 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
4 days, 14 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 …

Govt blocked over 83k WhatsApp accounts over digital arrest links
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5 days, 17 hours 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
6 days, 11 hours 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 …

Chandigarh: 73-year-old man falls victim to cyber fraud, loses ₹10 lakh
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Chandigarh: 73-year-old man falls victim to cyber fraud, loses ₹10 lakh

Hindustan Times  

A 73-year-old resident of Sector 49, Chandigarh, was duped of ₹10 lakh by cyber fraudsters who posed as officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and law enforcement, threatening him with arrest in a fake money laundering case. The fraudsters coerced Vibhash Chandra Burman, the victim into transferring his savings to an “SSA account” to prove his innocence after …

Elderly woman loses ₹20 crore to 'digital arrest' fraud; 3 held
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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, 4 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, 4 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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1 week, 5 days 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 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. …

Delhi native arrested in courier scam gets six years imprisonment in 55 days
2 weeks ago

Delhi native arrested in courier scam gets six years imprisonment in 55 days

The Hindu  

The Fourth Judicial Magistrate Court in Coimbatore on Monday awarded six years of imprisonment to a New Delhi native, whom the Coimbatore district cybercrime police arrested in a courier scam in January this year. Coimbatore District Superintendent of Police K. Karthikeyan said the person involved in the scam, Gopi Kumar, 42, was convicted by the court in 55 days after …

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

Govt blocks over 87,000 accounts across WhatsApp and Skype which were linked to digital arrest scam
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Delhi Police busts cyber fraud syndicate, three held for phishing scam
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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 …

Delhi Police arrests four men for ₹44.50 lakh 'digital arrest' fraud
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 4 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 …

Cyber fraud being operated from fake call centre in city busted; 63 arrested
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cyber fraud being operated from fake call centre in city busted; 63 arrested

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Officials from the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau on Thursday busted a major cyberfraud operation running out of a fake call centre in Hi-Tec City, Madhapur, with the arrest of 63 persons including women from the northeast. According to officials, the accused, working at Exito Solutions, a fake call centre, impersonated customer care representatives of PayPal to deceive victims. Using …

Chandigarh resident loses ₹57 lakh to digital arrest scam
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Digital arrest scams: what to know and how to fight back
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Cyberabad police arrest key suspect in ₹14 crore investment fraud targeting 200 investors
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Kolkata Police arrests ‘kingpin’ of digital arrest racket from Delhi
4 weeks, 2 days 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 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 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 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 …

Assistant professor at engineering college in Chennai held in ‘digital arrest’ scam
1 month, 1 week ago

Assistant professor at engineering college in Chennai held in ‘digital arrest’ scam

The Hindu  

An assistant professor of an engineering college in Chennai has been arrested by the Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu police for his alleged involvement in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Additional Director General of Police Sandeep Mittal said investigations revealed that the accused Parasuraman “was involved in suspicious account operations and illicit activities for a period of two years.” …

Unrestricted banking data access fuels surge in online financial frauds: Central cyber intelligence agencies
1 month, 1 week ago

Unrestricted banking data access fuels surge in online financial frauds: Central cyber intelligence agencies

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A new disturbing trend has emerged posing a cyber security threat, as central cyber and intelligence agencies have flagged to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs that unrestricted access to critical banking data with bank employees and third-party vendors has directly been fuelling rampant online frauds and massive financial losses for people in the country, officials said on …

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 …

₹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 …

Gujarat’s cybercrime branch busts racket selling videos of female patients; three arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Gujarat’s cybercrime branch busts racket selling videos of female patients; three arrested

New Indian Express  

AHMEDABAD: Ahmedabad Cyber Crime has arrested two suspects from Maharashtra and one from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the viral videos of female patients undergoing treatment and examinations at Payal Maternity Home & Surgical Hospital near Raiya Circle in Rajkot. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad Cyber Crime has confirmed that the hospital’s CCTV IP system was hacked, allowing unauthorised access to private footage. …

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, …

Concern over educated people falling prey to cyber frauds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Concern over educated people falling prey to cyber frauds

The Hindu  

Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu G.R.J. has said that at a time when cybercrimes are on the rise, what is a matter of even more concern is that educated people are increasingly falling prey to cyber frauds. She was speaking at a district-level awareness workshop for officials on internet safety organised jointly by the district administration, the district NIC Unit …

Chittoor police launch campaign against cybercrime
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chittoor police launch campaign against cybercrime

The Hindu  

The district administration, in collaboration with the police, launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on Wednesday to educate the public about cybercrimes. Reports indicate a rise in scams related to investment fraud, online betting applications and QR code-based transactions, with victims suffering substantial financial losses,” the SP said. District Collector Sumit Kumar cautioned that cybercriminals utilised widely used platforms, including WhatsApp …

Your SIM card will be blocked: This warning cost Noida family Rs 1.10 crore in digital arrest scam
1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Delhi police adds cyber fraud warning in its Propose Day wish: ‘Love should be…’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi police adds cyber fraud warning in its Propose Day wish: ‘Love should be…’

Hindustan Times  

Propose Day: The Delhi Police on Saturday took to X to put a witty twist to warnings about cyber fraud and commemorated ‘Propose Day’ to caution citizens about suspicious transactions. If you suspect cyber fraud, dial 1930 immediately, the warning from the Delhi police said {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In the post, the Delhi police said “Happy Propose Day! Earlier …

Plea over 'new age' cyber crimes: Delhi HC gives Centre time to reply
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Plea over 'new age' cyber crimes: Delhi HC gives Centre time to reply

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Friday asked for Centre's reply on a PIL against "new age" cyber crimes such as "digital arrests". Plea over 'new age' cyber crimes: Delhi HC gives Centre time to reply A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhayaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela allowed the Centre four weeks' time and posted the hearing …

Nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative to Safeguard India’s Digital Future
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative to Safeguard India’s Digital Future

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In response to the surge in courier scams across India, Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, has collaborated with local police, Cyber Security Cells, and United Way Mumbai, to launch a nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Program. As cybercrime continues to escalate, raising awareness is our best defense,” said Nitin Navneet Tatiwala, vice president of Marketing, …

Fraudster held for ‘digitally arresting’ IIT-Delhi student, cheating him of ₹4.3 lakh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fraudster held for ‘digitally arresting’ IIT-Delhi student, cheating him of ₹4.3 lakh

The Hindu  

The Delhi police arrested a cyber fraudster for placing an IIT-Delhi student under digital arrest and duping him of ₹4.3 lakh, an officer said on Thursday. DCP Surendra Choudhary said that in his complaint, the fourth-year engineering student mentioned that on November 16, he received a call from an individual claiming to be from a courier service. When the student …

Digital arrest: IIT Delhi student duped of ₹4.3 lakh, scammer converts money to crypto
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Digital arrest: IIT Delhi student duped of ₹4.3 lakh, scammer converts money to crypto

Hindustan Times  

A student of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi was duped by a cyber fraudster of ₹4.33 lakh by getting placed under “digital arrest”, an official said on Thursday, adding that the scammer was arrested from Chennai. On November 16 of last year, a fourth-year engineering student at IIT Delhi received a call from someone claiming to be from a courier …

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 …

Bengaluru police arrest cyber fraudsters in Mysuru
2 months ago

Bengaluru police arrest cyber fraudsters in Mysuru

The Hindu  

The Bengaluru police cracked down on a cyber fraudster ring operating out of Mysuru which was involved in cheating people through social media platforms. After a few days, the person said he would transfer ₹7.85 lakh to the victim’s account to avoid being taxed, asking the victim to return it once he returned to India. The fraudsters sent a fake …

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 …

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