Karnataka reports 12 deepfake-related cybercrime cases in two years
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Karnataka reports 12 deepfake-related cybercrime cases in two years

The Hindu  

Karnataka is seeing an increase in cybercrimes linked to deepfake technology. Revenge crime A senior police official said while deepfake-related cases have been reported in Karnataka, their numbers remain relatively low compared to other forms of cybercrime. In most instances, the victim has a strong suspicion about who might be responsible, making it easier for us to identify and apprehend the accused.” Regarding the infrastructure needed for the investigation of deepfake crimes, official said unlike financial fraud or large-scale hacking operations, deepfake crimes do not require extensive technical intervention or advanced tracking mechanisms. Cybercrime cases over past five years in Karnataka 2020: 10,959 cases 2021: 8,363 cases 2022: 12,885 cases 2023: 22,224 cases 2024: 22,415 cases 2025 : 2,251 cases Source: Karnataka Police Sharp rise in cybercrime cases The sharp increase in cybercrime reflects the growing challenge posed by digital fraud, hacking, and online deception. Additionally, we are training our police personnel to handle cybercrime cases more efficiently,” he further said.

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259 cases booked against fake news in Karnataka since 2023, but only six convictions so far
4 days, 9 hours ago

259 cases booked against fake news in Karnataka since 2023, but only six convictions so far

The Hindu  

From 2023 to now, a total of 259 cases have been booked against the sharing/broadcasting of fake news in media or social media in Karnataka, according to data from the Home Department shared in the ongoing session of the Karnataka Legislature. Recently, in the Legislative Council, Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that 107 cases were booked in 2023, 139 cases …

State govt. releases updated investigation manual for tackling cybercrimes
1 week ago

State govt. releases updated investigation manual for tackling cybercrimes

The Hindu  

Amid a surge in cybercrimes, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday released the fourth edition of the Cybercrime Investigation Manual at CIDECODE-2025, a cybercrime investigation summit held in Bengaluru. The release of the fourth edition of the Cybercrime Investigation Manual, alongside initiatives like the hackathon and cyber law ideathon, reflects our unwavering commitment to building a secure digital Karnataka—and a …

Cyber fraud losses in India have surge nearly 10-fold in a decade: finance ministry
1 week, 5 days 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, …

DGP appointed exclusively to monitor cybercrimes in State: Home Minister
2 weeks, 2 days ago

DGP appointed exclusively to monitor cybercrimes in State: Home Minister

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the increasing cases of cybercrime in the State, Home Minister G. Parameshwara informed the Legislative Council on Thursday that the number of such cases had increased from 10,572 in 2020 to 21,984 by 2024. Bhoje Gowda on the law and order situation in the State, Dr. Parameshwara said Karnataka has set up an exclusive cyber unit to …

Cybercrime may cost India Rs 20,000 core in 2025; banking, e-com most vulnerable
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Despite awareness campaigns, many fall victim to online financial fraud in Kozhikode
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Despite awareness campaigns, many fall victim to online financial fraud in Kozhikode

The Hindu  

Even after a series of aggressive awareness campaigns against scammers and online financial fraud, there is no let-up in the number of new cheating cases and the volume of money lost in each incident in Kozhikode district. According to cyber cell officers, many fresh cases related to loss of money by way of responding to messages of scammers through hacked …

Top cybercrime police officials of southern States to meet in Hyderabad
1 month ago

Top cybercrime police officials of southern States to meet in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Hyderabad is gearing up to host a high-level cybercrime meeting in March, bringing together top police officials from southern States to strengthen inter-State collaboration, identify critical loopholes, and develop effective strategies to combat online frauds that transcend borders. Conference eased inter-State coordination challenges: official By bringing together police officials from 14 States, Shield 2025 helped in creating a mechanism for …

Thiruvananthapuram City police launch probe into cybercrime
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

46 cybercriminals arrested by West Bengal Police with links to Jamtara cybercrime gang
1 month, 1 week ago

46 cybercriminals arrested by West Bengal Police with links to Jamtara cybercrime gang

The Hindu  

West Bengal Police have arrested 46 cybercriminals from different parts of the State, with all of them having links to the Jamtara gang of Jharkhand. In the last one month, more than 250 cybercrime incidents have been reported from different parts of West Bengal, especially areas bordering the neighbouring State of Jharkhand, including Birbhum, Asansol, Hooghly and Chandannagar, and East …

Foreign Cyber Crooks Prove Tough Nuts for Police
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Foreign Cyber Crooks Prove Tough Nuts for Police

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Tracking cyber criminals operating from other countries, a majority of them from organised gangs in southeast Asia, has become a challenge for cyber crime police, an official said. According to the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System, a total of 12 lakh cybercrime incidents were reported from metro cities in India last year. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau …

Rs 1.7K crore lost to cyber crimes in Tamil Nadu last year
1 month, 2 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 …

International Cyber Crooks a Challenge to Agencies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

International Cyber Crooks a Challenge to Agencies

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Dealing with international fraudsters, who keep updating their modus operandi, has become a challenge for cyber crime agencies in the city. According to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, 11,383 cybercrimes were reported in metro cities of the country, including online trading frauds over the last nine months of 2024. According to the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and …

₹4.14 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: Puducherry police
2 months ago

₹4.14 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: Puducherry police

The Hindu  

The cybercrime wing of the Puducherry police received 3,129 complaints pertaining to cyber fraud in 2024. According to a police official, a total of ₹46.08 crore was lost by victims to cyber fraud last year as against ₹10.83 crore in 2023. Police sources said that online trading, online part-time job fraud, fedex courier scam, and instant loan app fraud were …

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings
2 months ago

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings

Hindustan Times  

Within five hours while sitting at home in India, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh handed over his hard-earned savings to online fraudsters impersonating police. Indians have emptied their bank accounts "out of sheer fear", Modi said in an October radio broadcast, adding fraudsters "create so much psychological pressure on the victim". India runs the world's largest biometric digital identity programme …

₹83.34 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: T.N.’s Cyber Crime Wing
2 months, 1 week ago

₹83.34 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: T.N.’s Cyber Crime Wing

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu police has frozen a total amount of ₹771.98 crore lost to cyber fraud and returned ₹83.34 crore to cybercrime victims in 2024. A press release said, the State police, under which the Cyber Crime Wing operates through the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930, have filed 4,326 First Information Reports by generating 79,449 …

‘Pathshala’ of a different kind
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Pathshala’ of a different kind

New Indian Express  

CHHATTISGARH: In Chhattisgarh’s Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, a pioneering initiative called ‘Cyber Pathshala’ is making waves in the fight against cybercrimes. However, ‘Cyber Pathshala’ is attempting to bridge this gap by educating the public about the latest cyber threats and how to avoid falling victim to them. The brainchild of Gupta, an IPS officer from the 2014 batch, the initiative operates through …

2,732 complaints of cyber financial fraud received by Cyber Crime Wing in 2024
2 months, 1 week ago

2,732 complaints of cyber financial fraud received by Cyber Crime Wing in 2024

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Greater Chennai Police received 2,732 complaints pertaining to cyber fraud last year. Police said in terms of financial recovery, due to swift police action, Rs.36.63 crore was frozen before they could be misused, and Rs.12.31 crore was successfully reverted to victims’ bank accounts through court orders. To assist the public further, the Cyber Crime …

Hyderabad police crack down on cyber fraud syndicates, 23 arrested
2 months, 1 week ago

Hyderabad police crack down on cyber fraud syndicates, 23 arrested

India Today  

In a major operation against cybercriminals, the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hyderabad, has arrested 23 individuals involved in a network of financial fraud schemes across multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The crackdown was part of a coordinated effort by five specialised teams targeting organised fraud syndicates exploiting digital systems. The investigation uncovered a variety …

www.online.con: Cyber fraud cases in Kerala
2 months, 2 weeks ago

www.online.con: Cyber fraud cases in Kerala

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: In October last year, a Perumbavoor man, doing business in a Gulf country, met a person in Dubai who shared his success story of earning crores through a share trading app. In 2024, cyber fraudsters swindled around Rs 698 crores from individuals in the state, a 200% increase from the Rs 210 crores lost in 2023. “Kerala, despite its …

Haryana: Over 5,000 cybercrime-related arrests made, Rs 268 crore recovered, says top cop
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana: Over 5,000 cybercrime-related arrests made, Rs 268 crore recovered, says top cop

India TV News  

Haryana Police arrested 5,156 people in 2024 in cybercrime cases, recovering a total of Rs 268 crore, the state’s top police officer said on Friday. Kapur said nodal officers from 10 banks are working round-the-clock with the Haryana Police to prevent cybercrimes and from next week, more such officers will team up. He said, in 2023, Haryana Police made about …

Indore reports over 10,000 cyber fraud complaints in 2024: Rs 60 crore lost, Rs 12.5 cr recovered
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indore reports over 10,000 cyber fraud complaints in 2024: Rs 60 crore lost, Rs 12.5 cr recovered

India TV News  

In a shocking revelation, online fraudsters have duped residents of Indore of Rs 60 crore in 2024, according to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotia. Fraudsters appropriated Rs 60 crore from victims, but we managed to retrieve and return Rs 12.5 crore,” ADCP Dandotia said on Monday. “Victims included professionals and even a former judge of the Madhya Pradesh …

Cybercrime Losses in Kakinada Surge to Rs 26.57 Crore in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cybercrime Losses in Kakinada Surge to Rs 26.57 Crore in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada:The Kakinada district police headquarter would provide one drone to every police station under it as part of the efforts to bring down the crime rate in 2025. He said women police would visit colleges, schools, villages, government and private offices and hold meetings to spread awareness about cyber safety and security in 2025. However, he said the police achieved …

AP police take to AI VijayASTraM; overall crime falls by 5.7% in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AP police take to AI VijayASTraM; overall crime falls by 5.7% in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: AP director general of police Ch. He said, “Andhra Pradesh will use AI – VijayASTraM all over the state through smartpolice.ai to supervise traffic management, send real-time alerts, perform predictive analysis and ensure dynamic police deployment. The DGP said although the overall crime rate in the state has decreased by 5.7 per cent this year, cybercrimes have seen a …

Cybercrimes in Telangana up by 18% this year: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cybercrimes in Telangana up by 18% this year: Report

Hindustan Times  

In Telangana, there has been an increase by 18% in cybercrime cases in 2024 compared to last year, but the monetary loss caused to the people went up by a 140%, an annual report released by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau said. The Cyberabad area of Hyderabad registered the highest number of 25,112 cases, followed by the rest of Hyderabad, …

11 held for cheating over 17K of ₹125.6 Cr in Gurugram
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Bengaluru police alerts public against 'digital arrest' scam
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru police alerts public against 'digital arrest' scam

India TV News  

Bengaluru police alerts public against 'digital arrest' scam Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda conducted a press conference and explained that there are standard procedures where police issue notices or arrest the person physically and there is no concept of digital arrest. Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda on Tuesday appealed public to remain cautious and not fall for the cyber crimes. …

TG records 25% increase in cybercrime complaints, about 2,000% increase in refunds
2 months, 3 weeks ago

TG records 25% increase in cybercrime complaints, about 2,000% increase in refunds

The Hindu  

Cybercrime losses for Telangana citizens stood at a staggering ₹1,867 crore in 2024, more than doubling the last year’s figure of ₹778.7 crore. The State recorded 1.14 lakh cybercrime complaints in 2024, up by 24.5% from 91,652 in 2023, as per the latest data shared by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau. Another 21 cyber criminals involved in 25 cybercrime cases …

Public awareness crucial to combat rising cybercrimes, says Guntur SP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Public awareness crucial to combat rising cybercrimes, says Guntur SP

The Hindu  

In an effort to address the growing menace of cybercrimes, District Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar emphasised the importance of public awareness at the ‘Cyber Valour-2024’ programme held at Sri Venkateswara Vignan Mandir in Guntur on Monday. Speaking at the event, SP Satish Kumar highlighted the increasing number of cybercrime victims, ranging from professionals to homemakers, often targeted due …

Cyber cheats dupe citizens of ₹1.58 crore
3 months ago

Cyber cheats dupe citizens of ₹1.58 crore

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Police have lodged nine cyber fraud cases where cybercriminals siphoned off funds worth ₹58 lakhs from different bank accounts of the victims. All nine cases were lodged on Thursday, December 19 while as many as ten cyber fraud-related cases were lodged on Wednesday, wherein an aggregate amount of ₹1 crore was siphoned off by the accused. The city …

Rs 2,047 cr lost in 2024, Karnataka set to buff up against cybercrime
3 months ago

Rs 2,047 cr lost in 2024, Karnataka set to buff up against cybercrime

India Today  

Back in 2001, Karnataka was the first state in India to set up a cybercrime police station, in anticipation of an emerging threat. Now, as cybercrime reaches alarming proportions—the money lost to such frauds in Karnataka in 2024 is pegged at Rs 2,047 crore—the state government is doubling down on its approach to tackling the menace by setting up a …

Karnataka to soon get DGP for cybercrime wing
3 months ago

Karnataka to soon get DGP for cybercrime wing

New Indian Express  

BELAGAVI: Recording a first in India, Karnataka will have a Director General of Police in charge of cyber security. Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said on Tuesday that the state will have a DGP exclusively to monitor cybercrimes in the state, and will take charge soon. Replying to Congress MLA NA Haris in the Legislative Assembly, Dr Parameshwara said that …

People in Madhya Pradesh lost 130 per cent more money due to digital arrest in 2024 compared to 2023
3 months ago

People in Madhya Pradesh lost 130 per cent more money due to digital arrest in 2024 compared to 2023

New Indian Express  

BHOPAL: Money lost due to digital arrest -- the rising phenomenon of cyber fraudsters posing as enforcement agencies’ sleuths to extort money from targets -- has increased by more than 130 per cent within a year in Madhya Pradesh. The alarming statistics were shared by the state government on the second day of the ongoing winter session of the Vidhan …

Bengaluru tops digital fraud cases as Karnataka faces ₹109 crore loss in scams
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3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru tops digital fraud cases as Karnataka faces ₹109 crore loss in scams

Hindustan Times  

In 2024, residents of Karnataka have been defrauded of ₹109.01 crore through elaborate digital arrest scams, where criminals impersonate government officials to extract money. Karnataka police arrested 27 individuals connected to these operations, though none of the accused from Bengaluru cases have been caught so far. Addressing a question raised by BJP MLC K Prathap Simha Nayak, the minister revealed …

Karnataka Reports Rs 109 Crore Digital Fraud
3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Reports Rs 109 Crore Digital Fraud

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Karnataka has reported a total of 641 cases related to digital arrest fraud in the current year, with over ₹109 crore being defrauded, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara informed the Legislative Council on Tuesday. The Minister stated that across the country, over 42,000 digital fraud cases were reported with Karnataka accounting for 11,000 of them. “In our efforts to …

Over 59,000 victims of online trading fraud in Odisha in six years: CM Mohan Majhi
3 months, 1 week ago

Over 59,000 victims of online trading fraud in Odisha in six years: CM Mohan Majhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed on Monday that over 59,000 people in the state have fallen prey to online trading fraud in the past six years. Between 2019 and November 2024, the state registered 769 cases of online trading scams, affecting 59,437 individuals. The Economic Offences Wing of the Odisha Police also reported significant cases, with four …

Karnataka youth falls victim to ‘digital arrest’, scammers take ₹4.7 lakh loan in his name: Report
3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka youth falls victim to ‘digital arrest’, scammers take ₹4.7 lakh loan in his name: Report

Hindustan Times  

In yet another cybercrime case, a Mysuru youth has alleged that fraudsters tricked him into taking a ₹4.7 lakh loan and held him under "digital arrest" for 24 hours. According to a Times of India report, the victim has filed a complaint with the Cybercrime, Economic Offences, and Narcotics police station, alleging mental harassment as the financial company demands EMI …

Cyber crime case: CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with ₹117 crore fraud
3 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Gang behind ‘digital arrest’ busted, 2 held
4 months 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 …

Karnataka becomes first state to create DGP role dedicated to cybersecurity
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka becomes first state to create DGP role dedicated to cybersecurity

India Today  

In a first of its kind, Karnataka is set to become the first state in India to create a dedicated Director General of Police position focused solely on cybersecurity. This move adds to Karnataka’s growing achievements in tackling cybercrime, following the establishment of India’s first cybercrime police station in the early 2000s. Presently, the Director General and Inspector General of …

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

Most of 165 cybercrooks held over past 6 months are graduates
4 months, 1 week ago

Most of 165 cybercrooks held over past 6 months are graduates

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Over the past six months, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has arrested 165 cyber fraudsters from across the country. Highlighting TGCSB’s commitment to ensuring a cyber-safe Telangana, Goel revealed that seven cybercrime police stations have been set up across the state, which have been operational since April. “Most of them were arrested under extreme challenging conditions such as the …

Telangana Cyber Crime Police Arrests 165 Criminals
4 months, 1 week ago

Telangana Cyber Crime Police Arrests 165 Criminals

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: More than half of those suspected of committing cyber fraud are not super-qualified professionals, it turns out. About 35 per cent had only cleared their SSC or had dropped out earlier, and another 20 per cent had only cleared their Intermediate, according to data developed by the Telangana Cybercrime Security Bureau. The bureau said the remaining 45 per cent …

Bengaluru man arrested for running inter-state cyber scam racket, defrauding several of ₹2.3 crore: Report
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru man arrested for running inter-state cyber scam racket, defrauding several of ₹2.3 crore: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru resident identified as Kumar Utlasar, aged 50, was arrested by the Goa Police cyber crime cell over an alleged investment scam involving ₹2.3 crore. Bengaluru has seen several cyber crime and cyber fraud related incidents of late, including courier scams, stock investment scams, and digital arrests. SP Rahul Gupta from the crime branch spoke to reporters about the …

Cyberattacks on India to Reach 17 Trillion by 2047: Study
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyberattacks on India to Reach 17 Trillion by 2047: Study

The Hindu  

Cyberattacks on India are projected to rise significantly in the coming years, with the country facing a substantial threat from adversaries aiming to destabilize its growth. The country's rise as a global power is being threatened by a steady, well-coordinated effort from adversaries aiming to destabilise its growth.

CM Stalin Warns of Drug Trafficking and Cybercrime Across States
5 months ago

CM Stalin Warns of Drug Trafficking and Cybercrime Across States

New Indian Express  

Chief Minister MK Stalin has called for cooperation among police officials of all southern states to tackle the issue of narcotics and cybercrime. Stalin said that links and assets of narcotic offenders are spread across states, which require coordinated efforts to arrest the accused and continue the probe in other states. He also highlighted the importance of conducting financial investigations …

Cyber conmen run a bloodbath: Lucknow loses nearly ₹200 cr in 6k-plus cases of cyber fraud in 9 months
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyber conmen run a bloodbath: Lucknow loses nearly ₹200 cr in 6k-plus cases of cyber fraud in 9 months

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of unsuspecting citizens are falling prey to instances of cyber fraud with people in Lucknow losing nearly ₹200 crore between January and September this year in over 6,532 total cyber fraud cases registered in the state capital, according to details accessed by HT. The majority of cyber fraud cases are either reported to the cybercrime police station in Vibhuti …

TGCSB Nabs 27 Cyber Criminals
5 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 …

10 cybercrooks wanted in 122 cases across India held by Bengaluru police
5 months, 3 weeks ago

10 cybercrooks wanted in 122 cases across India held by Bengaluru police

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As many as 10 cyber fraudsters wanted in around 122 cases across India, were arrested by North CEN police. CEN police recovered 72 mobile phones, 182 debit cards, 133 SIM cards of various telecom operators, 127 bank passbooks and Rs 1.74 lakh in cash, and also froze Rs 7.34 lakh in the accounts used by the accused to cheat …

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