Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has proposed a Joint Working Group with the RBI and banks to address the issue of mule bank accounts used in cyber fraud. The proposal follows 'Operation Octopus,' which exposed vulnerabilities in KYC verification. Sajjanar also recommended strict directives for banks to fix accountability and adopt advanced technology to detect suspicious transactions.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate with connections to foreign handlers, arresting three individuals, including a bank employee. The investigation revealed the use of mule accounts, social media platforms, and cryptocurrency for illicit transactions.
Odisha Police have arrested a former banking correspondent for allegedly misappropriating around Rs 27 lakh of depositors' money in Jajpur district.
A man in Bhiwandi, Thane, has been charged with misusing the identity documents of a senior citizen and his family to operate five firms and evade Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments.
Gurugram police have arrested two individuals, including a director of an infra firm, for allegedly defrauding investors through fake real estate projects linked to Dhirendra Shastri's 'Aparna Ashram' in Silokhera village.
Kanpur police have uncovered a GST fraud racket where suspects used unsuspecting individuals' documents to create fake firms and route transactions worth nearly Rs 250 crore.
Three officials from leading private banks have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a Rs 2,500-crore cyber fraud in Gujarat's Rajkot district, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to 20, according to police reports.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Biswajit Poddar, also known as Sona Pappu, on charges of land grabbing and extortion. This arrest follows the detention of a senior Kolkata Police officer in connection with the same case.
An FIR has been registered against unknown individuals for allegedly sending fraudulent messages in the name of e-commerce platform Udaan, promising cash rewards and disrupting its operations.
Gurugram police have arrested two individuals, including a director of an infra firm, for allegedly defrauding investors through fake real estate projects connected to Dhirendra Shastri's 'Aparna Ashram'.
Two former employees of a Delhi-based pharmaceutical firm have been booked for allegedly cheating, forging documents and impersonating to secure government tenders, including supplies to Army hospitals.
A 78-year-old woman in Mumbai was defrauded of over 25 lakh after a scammer gained access to her mobile phone under the guise of updating her electricity bill details.
Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, already jailed for alleged rape and fraud, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Rs 70-crore money laundering case. The arrest follows court approval and is part of an ongoing investigation into a large-scale extortion racket.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Sequel Buildcon Private Limited for allegedly cheating homebuyers and siphoning off funds issued by PNB Housing Finance for a Noida-based project.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a 25-year-old man of Rs 1.46 lakh through a fake online investment scheme. The accused lured the victim with promises of high returns for completing online tasks.
A Mumbai court has rejected a plea by a couple, former officials of New India Co-operative Bank, accused of a Rs 122-crore fraud, to appear via video conferencing from the UK, deeming their request as showing 'huge abysmal entitlement'. The couple cited a 'hostile environment' and 'threats to their lives' if they returned to India.
Delhi Police have arrested three men for allegedly operating a mule account syndicate that routed over 1.5 crore of cyber fraud proceeds through layered transactions.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on a Gurugram-based realty group, 32nd Avenue, as part of an investigation into an alleged 500 crore fraud targeting investors. The raids targeted seven premises linked to the group, which operates in Delhi-NCR and Goa. The investigation stems from multiple FIRs filed by investors who claim they were duped.
Police in Belagavi, Karnataka, have arrested the operator of Shivam Associates, accused of running a multi-crore Ponzi scheme that promised high returns to depositors. The case has been registered under the BUDS Act and KPID Act, and will be transferred to the CID for further investigation.
Indore police have busted a gang involved in investment fraud, arresting five individuals and uncovering links to a WhatsApp account operated from Cambodia.
The Commercial Taxes Department has arrested Mohammed Tauqeer for his involvement in generating and routing fraudulent ITC across multiple states, unearthing a GST fraud worth Rs 410 crore.
Meerut police have uncovered a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud involving crores of rupees, leading to the arrest of one individual. The investigation revealed a network of fake firms used to illegally claim input tax credits, causing significant losses to the government.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Sanjit Chakraborty, a proclaimed offender allegedly involved in two chit fund scam cases in Tripura involving over Rs 7.75 crore. Chakraborty was arrested in Kolkata after being absconding since 2013.
The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two members of an inter-state organised gang from Jammu and Kashmir for their alleged involvement in cyber fraud.
A Delhi court has remanded former senior executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) to five days of ED custody in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud-linked money laundering case.
Delhi Police have arrested five individuals for allegedly running an interstate cyber fraud syndicate that used mule bank accounts to launder money across India and abroad. The investigation revealed links to international handlers and the use of cryptocurrency to route funds.
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed a flat buyer's plea for a refund from a builder facing liquidation, highlighting the challenges faced by consumers in stalled real estate projects.
The CBI has arrested five individuals, including a key figure, in connection with the LUCC chit fund scam in Uttarakhand, which involves over Rs 400 crore. The case concerns alleged irregularities by the Loni Urban Multi-State Credit and Thrift Co-operative Society (LUCC), accused of enticing investors into unregulated schemes.
A former life insurance manager in Thane has been sentenced to two years in jail for defrauding people of over Rs 3.51 crore with false promises of high returns on stock market investments.
Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly siphoning off Rs 1.48 lakh from his paralysed brother-in-law's bank accounts after gaining the family's trust as his caretaker.
Gujarat's Director General of Police, KLN Rao, has emphasised the importance of a proactive approach in combating cybercrime, focusing on technology, coordination, and public awareness.
Sri Lankan police have arrested over 130 foreign nationals in a crackdown on alleged cybercrime operations across the island nation. The arrests, part of a wider effort to combat cross-border online fraud, took place in Colombo suburbs and involved individuals from various countries.
A Delhi court has denied bail to an 18-year-old NEET aspirant accused of involvement in large-scale organised cyber fraud, citing substantial evidence against him and the seriousness of economic offences.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate involved in providing mule bank accounts, arresting 14 individuals across multiple locations. The syndicate allegedly supplied bank accounts, SIM cards, and ATM cards to fraudsters running fake investment schemes and online job scams, laundering the proceeds through these accounts.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud network, arresting three individuals involved in digital arrest and investment scams that defrauded victims of over Rs 80 lakh.
Two more individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to encroach on government land using fabricated government orders. The arrests follow a prior case involving similar fraudulent activities.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Al-Falah University founder Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui and others in a money laundering case involving the fraudulent acquisition of land worth approximately Rs 46 crore.
Delhi Police have arrested two men in connection with separate cyber investment fraud cases involving over Rs 74 lakh. The accused were involved in luring victims into investing in fake stock trading and IPO platforms.
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