News for 'fraud prevention'

Credit card-related errors that you MUST avoid

Credit card-related errors that you MUST avoid

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

If the credit card is not used judiciously, it can cause havoc with one's personal finances, warns Sarbajeet K Sen.

Sebi complaints: Satyam's Raju, others appear in court

Sebi complaints: Satyam's Raju, others appear in court

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The court directed Raju, the prime accused in Satyam scam, and others to furnish personal bond of Rs 20,000 each and sureties of the like amount on or before December 22 and posted the matter to the same date.

Uber drivers will now do a 'selfie check' for rider safety

Uber drivers will now do a 'selfie check' for rider safety

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Using Microsoft's Cognitive Services, the selfie is compared to the one corresponding with the account on file. If the two photos do not match, the account is temporarily blocked while Uber looks into the matter.

'Why should holding old notes make me a criminal?'

'Why should holding old notes make me a criminal?'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'If the RBI liability is extinguished and they no longer remain legal tender, then those Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are worthless paper.' 'Then why should it be a criminal offence to keep that paper?'

Raju's new loves: Healthcare, pharma

Raju's new loves: Healthcare, pharma

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

But Raju has not discarded his first love, real estate.

German who alleged assault in UP held for having forged visa

German who alleged assault in UP held for having forged visa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Holger Erik Misch, a resident of Berlin, had on November 3 entered into an altercation with railway employee Aman Kumar and had also allegedly attacked two policemen with a stick.

Now a 21-year-old treaty to be used to get Mallya back to India

Now a 21-year-old treaty to be used to get Mallya back to India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Besides Mallya, his companies Kingfisher Airlines and United Breweries Holdings Limited have also been named as accused

SFIO probes 10 companies in Bank of Baroda case

SFIO probes 10 companies in Bank of Baroda case

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The probe is expected to take about three months.

Interpol questions Red-Corner Notice against Mallya

Interpol questions Red-Corner Notice against Mallya

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The enforcement agency had received queries from the Interpol to this effect in May last week.

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'If Indians are to be truly protected, Parliament must review and address these dangerous provisions before they become law.'

Agnivesh alleges Jharkhand govt conspiracy behind attack, no arrests yet

Agnivesh alleges Jharkhand govt conspiracy behind attack, no arrests yet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The 79-year-old activist also demanded an inquiry by a sitting judge of the Jharkhand high court.

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The war between hackers and banks over ATM security will be dynamically redefined, notes Atanu Biswas.

Is the largest biometric database in the world also its leakiest?

Is the largest biometric database in the world also its leakiest?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The need of the hour, as the Supreme Court readies to rule on the constitutionality of Aadhaar, is for the UIDAI to fix the bugs, says Geetanjali Krishna, in the second and final part of her series.

Fake videos: Kalyan Jewellers claims to have lost Rs 500 crore

Fake videos: Kalyan Jewellers claims to have lost Rs 500 crore

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The firm has blamed a section of unnamed competitors as well as maleficent parties

The Lokpal is no magic wand to fight corruption

The Lokpal is no magic wand to fight corruption

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

A more informed electorate, rather than the Lokpal, can fight corruption better, argues Neeta Kolhatkar.

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Bill provides comprehensive legislation to prohibit unregulated deposits, with punishment for those promoting such schemes or defaulting on repayment.

ED attaches Rs 21-crore assets of V K Singh's aide SP Singh, others

ED attaches Rs 21-crore assets of V K Singh's aide SP Singh, others

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The case pertains to alleged financial irregularities in supply of high-altitude tents worth Rs 22 crore to intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing during 2009-13.

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The APG released its much-awaited 228-page 'Mutual Evaluation Report' on Saturday, 10 days ahead of the key Financial Action Task Force's plenary meeting which will give its decision on Pakistan's 'grey list' status.

Mallya asked to appear before a Mumbai court on July 29

Mallya asked to appear before a Mumbai court on July 29

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Under Section 83 of the CrPC, ED may seek attachment of more of his property.

Mallya loses $1.55 billion assets case in UK court

Mallya loses $1.55 billion assets case in UK court

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Judge Andrew Henshaw refused to overturn a worldwide order freezing Mallya's assets and upheld an Indian court's ruling that a consortium of 13 Indian banks were entitled to recover funds amounting to nearly $1.55 billion.

US mum on G-visa granting diplomatic immunity to Devyani

US mum on G-visa granting diplomatic immunity to Devyani

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

More than 20 days after it was submitted by the United Nations, the United States continues to review the visa application of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, which would give her full diplomatic immunity.

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

To send a notice under money laundering law.

Here's what you can do to save your system from ransomware

Here's what you can do to save your system from ransomware

Rediff.com14 May 2017

It said the ransomware called 'WannaCry' or 'WannaCrypt' encrypts the computer's hard disk drive and then spreads laterally between computers on the same LAN.

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'There has been a marked increase in four types of cases.' 'One is fraud related to online deliveries, online shopping and online groceries and liquor.' 'Second fake news, third hate speech and fourth sextortion.'

Sebi set for major overhaul of role, vision

Sebi set for major overhaul of role, vision

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

The proposals have been made after extensive consultations with top officials from Sebi, finance ministry, RBI, IRDA and large market intermediaries

L'affaire Mallya: More banks get ED call for financial details

L'affaire Mallya: More banks get ED call for financial details

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The Enforcement Directorate had asked for financial details from both public and private sector banks and a part of these details were submitted last week

Aadhaar must for death certificate from Oct 1

Aadhaar must for death certificate from Oct 1

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

It will provide an effective method to prevent identity fraud, the MHA said.

Indian banks pursue Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

Indian banks pursue Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Among the assets in question include the Force India and Indian Empress super-yacht - which was fitted with an Elton John piano around 2015, a fleet of high-value cars and some artwork from Mallya's Ladywalk property in the English village of Tewin in Hertfordshire.

Jaitley row: Opposition latches on to Advani parallel

Jaitley row: Opposition latches on to Advani parallel

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Opposition on Tuesday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signalled to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to quit in the wake of DDCA row.

CBI books billionaire Nirav Modi in Rs 280 cr cheating case

CBI books billionaire Nirav Modi in Rs 280 cr cheating case

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Modi, 46, who had figured in the Forbes' list of richest Indians, has been named in the cheating case on a complaint from the PNB, which alleged that the jewellery firm owner, his brother, wife and Choksi entered into a criminal conspiracy with the officials of the bank and cheated it, causing a "wrongful loss".

New Indian envoy to US to arrive amid row over diplomat's arrest

New Indian envoy to US to arrive amid row over diplomat's arrest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

S Jaishankar, the new Indian Ambassador to the US, will arrive in Washington on Tuesday to take charge amid a raging diplomatic row over the arrest and strip-search of senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade on visa fraud charges.

Rs 3,700cr Noida ponzi: ED raids 5 locations in UP

Rs 3,700cr Noida ponzi: ED raids 5 locations in UP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday conducted searches in various Uttar Pradesh cities after it registered a money laundering case to probe the alleged Rs 3,700 ponzi scam case perpetrated by seeking fake social media 'likes' from lakhs of gullible investors by a Noida based firm.

NSEL investors move Sebi against FT

NSEL investors move Sebi against FT

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The aggrieved investors of National Spot Exchange (NSEL) have moved the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) against Financial Technologies (FTIL), the listed promoter.

SIT raises red flag on tax evasion through stock exchanges and P-notes

SIT raises red flag on tax evasion through stock exchanges and P-notes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Sebi has also been asked to put in place a mechanism to monitor the beneficial owner of P-notes

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The Rs 11,400 crore PNB fraud saga unfolded after a bribery complaint by the Hong Kong branch of an Indian bank.

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'Our confidence has been strengthened by the fact that the Supreme Court has decided to examine the Constitutional validity of all that has been done on August 5.' 'That in itself is an achievement because the Supreme Court could have very well said you don't have a case at all.' 'The very fact that the honourable court has decided to admit it for regular hearing, and refer it to a Constitutional bench, tells us that the Supreme Court has found merit in our case.'

Saradha: ED summons Mithun Chakraborty again

Saradha: ED summons Mithun Chakraborty again

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The CBI has recently filed a chargesheet in a court in Kolkata.

Mallya accuses SBI of wasting Indian taxpayers' money on UK legal fees

Mallya accuses SBI of wasting Indian taxpayers' money on UK legal fees

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Why doesn't anybody ask the PSU State Bank of India under RTI on how much they are spending on legal fees trying to recover money from me in the UK when I have offered 100 per cent payback in India, asked Mallya.

ED seeks Mallya's deportation; writes to foreign ministry

ED seeks Mallya's deportation; writes to foreign ministry

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Mallya is understood to be in the UK after he left India on March 2.