News for 'financial crime'

Raut got Rs 1 cr as proceeds of crime: ED; court remands him till Aug 4

Raut got Rs 1 cr as proceeds of crime: ED; court remands him till Aug 4

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

A special court in Mumbai on Monday remanded Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till August 4 in a money laundering case.

Beware Of This SCAM!

Beware Of This SCAM!

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Avoid rushing into any financial transactions or disclosing personal information.'

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The mother of the minor in the Porsche car accident case was arrested after confirmation that his blood samples were replaced with hers, Pune police chief Amitesh Kumar said on Saturday.

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

"Mr Robert Vadra not only renovated the aforesaid property at 12 Bryanston Square, London through Sumit Chadha but also stayed in the same," it said.

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Genpact CEO: 'We are investing $600 million over three years in AI'

Genpact CEO: 'We are investing $600 million over three years in AI'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

'AI is not a new thing for us. We started our AI journey in 2015.'

Hathras satsang stampede: Police suspect 'political link' to Bhole Baba

Hathras satsang stampede: Police suspect 'political link' to Bhole Baba

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The Hathras SP said the investigation also revealed that some political parties had contacted him some time back.

SIT on black money to create database of tax crimes

SIT on black money to create database of tax crimes

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money has decided to create a rich national database where multiple agencies probing tax and financial crimes will pool in vital classified information to be shared for seamless investigation.

Passengers on dunki flight to Nicaragua paid Rs 60-80 lakh

Passengers on dunki flight to Nicaragua paid Rs 60-80 lakh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

More than 60 people from Gujarat on board the Nicaragua-bound plane, which was sent back from France over suspected human trafficking, had agreed to pay Rs 60 lakh to Rs 80 lakh to immigration agents, who promised to cross into the US illegally after reaching the Latin American country, officials said.

How to protect yourself from Fake News & Cyber Crimes

How to protect yourself from Fake News & Cyber Crimes

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'More than 114 cases have been registered for spreading fake messages, rumours and fake news on WhatsApp.' 'People on various groups are reporting such crimes.' 'The most heartening development is people are now not tolerating such things.'

Soumya Vishwanathan murder: 4 convicts get life term

Soumya Vishwanathan murder: 4 convicts get life term

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The court also ordered that of the total fine amount imposed on the convicts, Rs 12 lakh will be paid to the victim's family.

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

3 criminal law bills get Presidential assent

3 criminal law bills get Presidential assent

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The three new laws -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act -- will replace the colonial era Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872.

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sandeep Raut has been asked to depose before the central agency at its office in Mumbai next week, they said, adding his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

India recorded 50,035 cases of cyber crime in 2020, an 11.8 per cent surge in such offences over the previous year, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week once again cautioned bank customers of fraud, including those in Know-Your-Customer (KYC) cases. In fact, certain frauds have become more prevalent than others, and being aware of them is the first step towards protect yourself. Mayur Joshi, chief executive officer, Indiaforensic.com, a company engaged in the prevention, detection, and investigation of frauds says, "It is necessary to learn, to read about these scams."

ED arrests Lalu Prasad's close aide Subhash Yadav in sand mining case

ED arrests Lalu Prasad's close aide Subhash Yadav in sand mining case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

ED officials said that Subhash was produced before a special PMLA court on Sunday morning and was sent to judicial custody.

ED attaches Sharad Pawar's grandnephew's assets worth Rs 50 cr

ED attaches Sharad Pawar's grandnephew's assets worth Rs 50 cr

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

A total of 161.30 acres of land, plant, machinery and building of the Kannad Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Limited (Kannad SSK) located in Kannad village of Aurangabad district has been provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the ED said in a statement.

Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

Hong Kong busts $1.8-bn money laundering syndicate with India links, 7 held

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The syndicate used "stooge" bank accounts and shell companies to transfer the largest amount linked to a single case recorded in the city, the Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong said.

Prajwal case: 'People fleeing their homes in Hassan'

Prajwal case: 'People fleeing their homes in Hassan'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has asserted there were no lapses on the part of the government in handling cases relating to the alleged sexual abuse of women by Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna and that the Special Investigation Team was probing them from all angles.

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGOs 'Common Cause' and the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, that the plea needed to be listed for hearing at the earliest.

3 new criminal laws to be rolled out from July 1

3 new criminal laws to be rolled out from July 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The newly enacted laws are -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act

Former tennis star Vicario given suspended jail term

Former tennis star Vicario given suspended jail term

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Former Spanish tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario has been given a suspended jail term for fraud, a court in Barcelona said on Wednesday.

ED conducts raids against Vivo in money laundering probe

ED conducts raids against Vivo in money laundering probe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at 44 places across the country in a money laundering investigation against Chinese smartphone manufacturing company Vivo and related firms, officials said. The searches are being carried out under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at locations in several states including in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, Maharashtra and others. The agency is conducting searches at 44 places related to Vivo and associated companies, they said.

2,059 cyber crimes. Cost: Rs 10.96 billion

2,059 cyber crimes. Cost: Rs 10.96 billion

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Cyber crimes in 2016-2017: 1,372 cases. Cost: Rs 423 million.

'Dunki' plane held in France over human trafficking lands in Mumbai

'Dunki' plane held in France over human trafficking lands in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

French authorities launched a judicial investigation into the conditions and purpose of the trip, with a unit specialising in organised crime investigating suspected human trafficking.

61% of economic crimes committed by employees, says survey

61% of economic crimes committed by employees, says survey

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The top three industries in India susceptible to economic crimes are financial services, manufacturing and professional services

Tahawwur Rana stayed in Mumbai hotel ahead of 26/11: Mumbai police

Tahawwur Rana stayed in Mumbai hotel ahead of 26/11: Mumbai police

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 terror attacks case, stayed at a hotel in Mumbai's Powai area for two days in November 2008 ahead of the attacks, where he discussed about the crowded places in south Mumbai with a witness in the case, the police said on Tuesday.

Crew Review: Enjoyable!

Crew Review: Enjoyable!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

You do get your money's worth simply watching these girls do what they are best at: Entertainment, feels Divya Nair.

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four persons including the MD of the Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national as part of its ongoing money-laundering probe against Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo, official sources said on Tuesday. They identified the four as Hari Om Rai, the MD of Lava International company, Chinese national Guangwen Kyang, chartered accountant Nitin Garg and a person called Rajan Malik. They have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

India Has Highest Number Of Suspicious E-mails Per Day

India Has Highest Number Of Suspicious E-mails Per Day

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Spear-phishing e-mails typically try to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial information, which is then used to commit fraud, identity theft, and other crimes.

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

The take-off and crash-landing of Jet's Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

In a dramatic turn of events in May 2019, an Emirates aircraft en-route to Dubai was asked to stop while it was taxiing for a take off in Mumbai. The pilot was given no reason and ordered to immediately return to the parking bay. As the aircraft returned to the terminal, two passengers from the first class - Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita - were offloaded by the immigration authorities, who said the duo cannot leave the country. Goyal, founder of Jet Airways, was stunned. The man, who ruled the aviation sector for two and a half decades with an iron hand, did not expect to be offloaded in this fashion.

Former Barca prez arrested after police raid club offices

Former Barca prez arrested after police raid club offices

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Bartomeu's lawyers could not immediately be reached for comment.

Arrest of Chanda Kochhar, husband was 'abuse of power by CBI'

Arrest of Chanda Kochhar, husband was 'abuse of power by CBI'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The arrest of ICICI Bank's former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a loan fraud case was "without application of mind and due regard to the law", amounting to an "abuse of power", the Bombay high court has said. A division bench of Justices Anuja Prabhudessai and N R Borkar had on February 6 held the Kochhars' arrest as illegal and confirmed a January 2023 interim order passed by another bench granting them bail. In the order made available on Monday, the court said the CBI has been unable to demonstrate the existence of circumstances or supportive material based on which the decision to arrest was taken.

Has Your Data Been Compromised?

Has Your Data Been Compromised?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Check every SMS you get. Many people ignore them.' 'Remember if there is an activity in your account, your financial institution will send you an SMS, not a WhatsApp message.'

What was Pratip Chaudhuri's crime?

What was Pratip Chaudhuri's crime?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The account turned bad before Chaudhari took over as SBI chairman and the asset was sold to AARC following an open bidding process, months after Chaudhari retired, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

Do You Have Cyber Insurance?

Do You Have Cyber Insurance?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Cyber insurance policies cover ransomware attacks and the ensuing damages, including ransom payments, data restoration costs, forensic and other first-party costs, and loss of profit due to business interruption.

How CBI plans to fight crimes of the future

How CBI plans to fight crimes of the future

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

For the CBI, crimes are likely to become more innovative, complex, driven increasingly by technology and transcending geographical boundaries, says Anil Kumar Sinha.