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Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals from Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar for their involvement in an interstate cyber fraud racket. The syndicate supplied mule bank accounts to cyber criminals, routing cheated money from online investment and task-based scams.

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Rajasthan; 17 Arrested

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Rajasthan; 17 Arrested

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Rajasthan Police dismantled a cyber fraud operation, arresting 17 individuals for allegedly defrauding an accountant of Rs 5.30 crore by impersonating his company's chairman on WhatsApp.

Investment Fraud Racket Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Investment Fraud Racket Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a bank official, for allegedly defrauding a retired government officer of over Rs 45 lakh through a fake trading application.

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Lottery Fraud Racket

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Lottery Fraud Racket

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation that swindled a railway employee out of approximately Rs 60,000 under the guise of an online lottery. The investigation led to multiple arrests and uncovered a network using fake identities to open bank accounts for illicit transactions.

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Gujarat, Rs 53 Crore Involved

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Gujarat, Rs 53 Crore Involved

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Gujarat police have arrested 10 individuals in connection with a cyber fraud racket involving over Rs 53 crore and spanning at least 20 states. The accused lured individuals into renting out their bank accounts, which were then used to receive and transfer funds obtained through various fraudulent schemes.

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted: Two Arrested in Delhi

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted: Two Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Two African nationals have been arrested in Delhi for their alleged involvement in an international cyber fraud racket that defrauded victims across multiple states of more than Rs 5 million.

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in Delhi: Three Arrested

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in Delhi: Three Arrested

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud racket that deceived individuals with false promises of overseas jobs and visa services, leading to the arrest of three suspects.

How a Bank Employee Enabled a Cyber Fraud Racket in Delhi

How a Bank Employee Enabled a Cyber Fraud Racket in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old bank employee in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud racket by opening a bank account using forged documents. The employee misused his position to help fraudsters siphon off money through a fake account, which was part of a larger scheme involving fake investment offers on social media.

Cyber Fraud Racket Offering Fake Escort Services Busted in Rajasthan

Cyber Fraud Racket Offering Fake Escort Services Busted in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket operating from a remote island in Dungarpur district, arresting 12 individuals involved in offering fake escort services and scamming victims across the country.

How Ludhiana Police Busted A Cyber Fraud Racket Targeting Foreign Nationals

How Ludhiana Police Busted A Cyber Fraud Racket Targeting Foreign Nationals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ludhiana Police have busted a large cyber fraud racket, arresting 132 people involved in running fake call centres that targeted foreign nationals through various online scams.

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence Wing (CIK) has dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud racket, arresting seven individuals in Srinagar. The operation targeted victims in the USA, UK, and Canada, using advanced techniques to steal funds through deceptive online schemes.

Jharkhand Police Unearth Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket

Jharkhand Police Unearth Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Jharkhand police have uncovered an interstate cyber fraud network and arrested four individuals involved in fraudulent transactions across 24 states. The investigation was initiated following inputs from the Union Home Ministry's 'Samanvaya portal', leading to the discovery of a bank account in Ramgarh district used for the illicit activities.

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Three Arrested In Delhi

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Three Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh for allegedly providing mule bank accounts used to route over Rs 1.22 crore in proceeds from various cyber fraud schemes.

Rajasthan Man Nabbed For Online Shopping Fraud In Delhi

Rajasthan Man Nabbed For Online Shopping Fraud In Delhi

Rediff.com6 days ago

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.

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Fraud Impersonating Air Force Officials

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Fraud Impersonating Air Force Officials

Rediff.com8 May 2026

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.

Delhi Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest Two

Delhi Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest Two

Rediff.com20 hours ago

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.

Three Bankers Held In Rs 2,500 Crore Cyber Fraud

Three Bankers Held In Rs 2,500 Crore Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Three officials from leading private banks have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a Rs 2,500-crore cyber fraud racket in Gujarat's Rajkot district, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to 20.

UP Police Dismantle Inter-State Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest 19

UP Police Dismantle Inter-State Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest 19

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police have dismantled an inter-state cyber fraud racket, arresting 19 individuals involved in duping people under the guise of government welfare schemes.

Delhi Police Uncover Rs 3.6 Crore Cyber Fraud Operation

Delhi Police Uncover Rs 3.6 Crore Cyber Fraud Operation

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly running a cyber fraud racket involving over Rs 3.60 crore. The accused used mule bank accounts and a social media application to defraud victims. The investigation revealed links to an international cyber fraud network and training in Cambodia.

How Delhi Police Busted An Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Busted An Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate, arresting 14 individuals allegedly involved in fraudulent transactions exceeding Rs 8 crore. The accused targeted job seekers with fake work-from-home opportunities via social media and job portals.

Three Bankers Held In Rs 2,500 Crore Gujarat Cyber Fraud

Three Bankers Held In Rs 2,500 Crore Gujarat Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

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.

Fake Investment Platform Busted: Delhi Police Arrests Three in Cyber Fraud Case

Fake Investment Platform Busted: Delhi Police Arrests Three in Cyber Fraud Case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation that used a fake online investment platform to deceive victims, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in the scheme.

Meerut Police Bust GST Fraud Ring, One Arrested

Meerut Police Bust GST Fraud Ring, One Arrested

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

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.

Three Arrested in Delhi for Facilitating 'Digital Arrest' Fraud

Three Arrested in Delhi for Facilitating 'Digital Arrest' Fraud

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in facilitating a 'digital arrest' fraud racket, which resulted in a Paschim Vihar resident being defrauded of Rs 14.2 lakh.

Kanpur Police Unearth Rs 250 Crore GST Fraud

Kanpur Police Unearth Rs 250 Crore GST Fraud

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

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.

How a Mumbai Resident Was Duped in a Sophisticated Cyber Fraud

How a Mumbai Resident Was Duped in a Sophisticated Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 69-year-old man in Mumbai was defrauded of 1.57 crore (157,000) in a 'digital arrest' cyber scam. The victim was tricked into transferring funds to accounts controlled by cyber criminals posing as police officers.

Gurugram Police Uncover Cyber-Fraud Ring Linked to Philippines and Cambodia

Gurugram Police Uncover Cyber-Fraud Ring Linked to Philippines and Cambodia

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

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.

Delhi Police Nab Sextortion Racket Kingpin From Mewat

Delhi Police Nab Sextortion Racket Kingpin From Mewat

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Abas Khan, the alleged kingpin of a sextortion racket, from Rajasthan's Mewat region for allegedly duping a 21-year-old man of Rs 2.52 lakh through a fake video call and blackmail.

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: 11 Arrested in Delhi, Mumbai Operation

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: 11 Arrested in Delhi, Mumbai Operation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested 11 individuals involved in a cyber fraud racket operating from Delhi and Mumbai, which allegedly defrauded a senior citizen of over Rs 22 lakh with promises of high investment returns. The network is linked to international operators in Cambodia.

Kerala Organ Donation Fraud: Hospitals Under Investigation

Kerala Organ Donation Fraud: Hospitals Under Investigation

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Kerala are investigating the potential involvement of hospitals in a racket that forged documents for organ donations. Six people have been arrested in connection with the scam, and the investigation is expanding to examine how hospital procedures may have been bypassed.

Another Arrest In Uttarakhand SSC Exam Cheating Racket

Another Arrest In Uttarakhand SSC Exam Cheating Racket

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.

Five Arrested In Faridabad Over Sextortion Racket

Five Arrested In Faridabad Over Sextortion Racket

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Faridabad police arrested five suspects, including the kingpin, linked to a sextortion racket that allegedly trapped people using fake profiles on social media and online dating platforms before coercing them for money.

Organ Donation Fraud: Kerala Police Nab Key Suspect

Organ Donation Fraud: Kerala Police Nab Key Suspect

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Police in Kerala have arrested a key suspect in a racket involving the supply of forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The accused, identified as Najeeb, was apprehended in Uttar Pradesh and is believed to have been planning to escape to Nepal. The investigation has uncovered a network involved in forging various official documents required for organ donation.

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Fake Visa Racket

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Fake Visa Racket

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have busted an interstate fake visa and overseas job racket that allegedly duped hundreds of job seekers. Three people have been arrested for luring victims with promises of high-paying jobs in countries such as Russia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.

Himachal Pradesh Police Bust Fake Currency Racket

Himachal Pradesh Police Bust Fake Currency Racket

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Hamirpur Police arrested two individuals involved in a counterfeit currency racket after a shopkeeper was defrauded. The suspects, using fake Rs 200 notes to obtain genuine Rs 500 notes, were identified through CCTV footage and ITMS. Police recovered counterfeit notes and are investigating further.

Delhi Police Busts GST Fraud Cartel, Arrests Six

Delhi Police Busts GST Fraud Cartel, Arrests Six

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has dismantled a GST fraud cartel, arresting six individuals involved in swindling Rs 128 crore through shell companies and fake invoicing.

Gurugram Police Uncover Fake Diabetes Injection Racket

Gurugram Police Uncover Fake Diabetes Injection Racket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Authorities in Gurugram have uncovered a racket involving the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injections, used for treating type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss. Two individuals have been arrested, and a nationwide alert has been issued to detect the fake injections.

Gurugram Police Uncover Fake Diabetes Drug Racket

Gurugram Police Uncover Fake Diabetes Drug Racket

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Authorities in Gurugram have uncovered a racket involving the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injections, used for treating type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss, leading to the arrest of two individuals and a nationwide alert.

Delhi Police Busts Spurious Antacid, Coffee Racket

Delhi Police Busts Spurious Antacid, Coffee Racket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Delhi Police busted an organised racket involved in manufacturing and distributing spurious antacid powder and counterfeit coffee products in east Delhi's Madhu Vihar area, arresting four individuals and seizing goods worth approximately Rs 20 lakh.

Aadhaar Racket Busted In Rajasthan, One Arrested

Aadhaar Racket Busted In Rajasthan, One Arrested

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A man has been arrested in Rajasthan for his alleged involvement in an illegal Aadhaar enrolment racket, where fake Aadhaar cards were generated using manipulated biometric data.