Hyderabad Police have apprehended 66 individuals linked to a nationwide 'ghost' SIM card network, connected to 76 cybercrime cases involving over Rs 101 crore.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) has named Shreyas Iyer as the brand ambassador for its Formula 1 programme in India.
Delhi Police have dismantled a major international cyber fraud syndicate using illegal 'SIM Box' technology to defraud people through digital arrest scams and fake investment schemes. Two individuals have been arrested, and the investigation revealed links to handlers in Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries.
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested five individuals for supplying over 600 Indian SIM cards to a cyber fraud syndicate operating from Cambodia, which defrauded Indian citizens of crores of rupees.
The Indian government has extended the deadline for implementing SIM-binding rules for mobile messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to December 31, following requests from the industry. The Department of Telecom has also relaxed the mandatory six-hour log-out rule for web versions of these apps.
The CBI has arrested two directors of a Meerut-based company allegedly involved in a cyber fraud scheme using bulk SIM cards and SIM Box technology.
Kolkata Police have dismantled a cyber fraud network operating illegal 'SIM box devices' to impersonate law enforcement officials, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of crucial equipment.
A telecom agent in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards to different individuals using a single photograph, raising concerns about identity fraud and security.
'On national security issues, there can be no compromise.'
Delhi Police dismantled an interstate cyber fraud network involved in routing illicit funds through bank account kits, SIM cards, and ATM credentials, leading to the arrest of three key individuals from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal telephone exchange allegedly used for revenue loss and an online fake loan racket, arresting three individuals and seizing a large quantity of equipment.
Jharkhand police arrested four cybercriminals, including two teenagers, in Jamtara district for online fraud, seizing mobile phones, SIM cards, and ATM cards.
Nuh Police have arrested three alleged cyber fraudsters involved in sextortion and online fraud through fake messages. Police also recovered fake SIM cards, mobile phones, and digital data related to cyber fraud from their possession.
Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation run from a call centre in Ghaziabad, arresting three individuals accused of defrauding people of significant sums through deceptive insurance and government bond investment schemes.
Gurugram Police have arrested four individuals allegedly involved in an online betting fraud operation. The accused lured users with online gaming advertisements, processed payments through QR codes, and earned commissions on deposits.
App-based communication services providers and Indian telcos are at loggerheads over the SIM-binding directions issued by the department of telecom, which are to be complied with by the end of February 2026.
Delhi Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly committing credit card fraud of Rs 3.99 lakh. The accused used stolen credentials to make purchases through the victim's e-commerce account.
Delhi Police busted an illegal forex trading call centre in Indore, arresting six individuals involved in defrauding victims nationwide through fake online investment schemes. The syndicate allegedly used a fake trading platform to lure people into investing in forex and online trading products, showing fabricated profits and gains.
Delhi Police have arrested a man from Rajasthan for allegedly running an online shopping fraud racket, cheating people through fake social media advertisements offering discounted branded suits and sarees.
A tailor has been arrested for allegedly setting vehicles on fire during labour unrest in Noida on April 13. Police allege the accused incited workers to strike and then participated in arson, damaging vehicles with iron pipes. The accused was identified using scientific and electronic evidence.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket based in Mewat, arresting four individuals for allegedly impersonating Indian Air Force officials and defrauding businessmen using forged documents.
The NIA has filed its investigation report against five juveniles in a case relating to a Pakistan-linked terror conspiracy to spy on sensitive locations with the intent of endangering India's safety and security.
Gurugram Police have arrested three Nigerian nationals for allegedly defrauding people through social media platforms by posing as women. The police recovered mobile phones, a laptop, and SIM cards from the accused, who are also charged under the Passport Act and the Foreigners Act.
The CBI has arrested Ubaid Ullah, a key conspirator in a cyber crime network, from Guwahati. He is accused of illegally procuring over 10,000 SIM cards for use in cyber crimes.
Punjab Police have busted two ISI-backed espionage modules using high-tech, China-made solar powered CCTV cameras to transmit live feeds of sensitive military locations to Pakistan-based handlers.
The West Bengal government has suspended two senior officials at Presidency Correctional Home following allegations that inmates were using mobile phones within the facility. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that a network of organised crime was being operated from within the state's prisons.
Delhi Police have busted a sextortion racket where victims were honey-trapped through video calls and then blackmailed for money. The alleged mastermind, Arman, was arrested in Rajasthan.
Delhi Police dismantled multiple interstate cyber fraud syndicates in a month-long operation, arresting 35 and bringing 89 offenders to justice. The syndicates were involved in various scams, including digital arrest, investment fraud, and fake dating schemes, with transactions worth nearly Rs 40 crore.
Security forces have arrested Haobijam Dilip Singh, a key commander of the banned Manipuri insurgent outfit Kangleipak Communist Party, in Delhi. The arrest led to the seizure of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in Manipur's Kakching district.
Delhi Police have arrested a man from Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, for allegedly defrauding a Delhi-based man of over Rs 5 lakh under the guise of supplying Kashmiri apple consignments. The accused had been evading arrest for nearly a decade.
A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.
The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last year, mandating that app-based communication services like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal must be continuously linked to an active, physical SIM card within the device.
Police in Punjab, India, have confirmed that a blast at a railway track near Shambhu was an attempted detonation, resulting in the death of the individual involved. Investigations are underway to uncover the full conspiracy behind the incident.
A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly cheating a woman of 7 crore by making false promises of financial assistance and business loans after her husband's death. The accused, Bharat Singh alias Johnny, allegedly obtained the woman's GST login credentials and carried out fake transactions in her company's name.
A blast on a dedicated freight corridor railway track near Shambhu in Punjab's Patiala was an attempted detonation, according to police. The person attempting the detonation died in the incident. This is the second such incident in three months.
Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber-fraud racket with links to the Philippines and Cambodia, arresting five individuals involved in the use and distribution of illegal SIM boxes.
The Bombay High Court has directed HDFC Bank to refund Rs 38 lakh to a Pune businessman who lost the amount in a digital fraud, citing the account holder's lack of fault and RBI guidelines on customer protection.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of 2 lakh under the guise of selling a second-hand car online. The accused impersonated an employee of a reputable online car sale platform to gain the victim's trust.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket involving malicious mobile applications, arresting two individuals, including the alleged mastermind from Uttar Pradesh. The accused developed and supplied 'FUD' APK files to cyber fraudsters across the country, enabling them to gain remote access to victims' phones and siphon off money.
The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested another member of a racket involved in facilitating cheating during a Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruitment exam in Dehradun. The arrest follows the busting of the racket in February during an online examination for Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar posts.
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