Pune police have dismantled a large online gaming racket that defrauded individuals by luring them to invest in fake gaming apps. Two key individuals have been arrested, and a case registered against 12 people. The operation involved a call centre with 120 employees, and police seized substantial amounts of cash, gold, silver, computers, mobile phones, and a pistol during raids.
The Indian government is integrating artificial intelligence into the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) 2.0 to enhance crime tracking, criminal profiling, and predictive policing across the country.
Gujarat cyber police have arrested 13 individuals allegedly involved in a network responsible for 982 cyber crimes across India, resulting in losses of over Rs 631 crore.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to join a crime syndicate with links to Pakistan's ISI and trying to procure weapons.
The BJP's Bahraich unit has filed a cyber crime case against a social media account for allegedly misusing images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister J P Nadda, along with party symbols, to circulate misleading content. Police have registered a case under the IT Act and initiated an investigation.
Telangana CID arrests 11 individuals, including an Afghan national, for allegedly operating online betting across multiple states through the Dafabet platform. The investigation revealed a complex network of mule accounts and a coordinated multi-state criminal operation.
A DRDO employee in New Delhi was defrauded of over Rs 15 lakh in a sophisticated online investment scam involving fake work-from-home tasks and promises of high returns. Police have arrested three individuals from Haryana and Rajasthan who played different roles in facilitating the movement of the illicit funds, with further investigation ongoing.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to join a crime syndicate with links to Pakistan's ISI and trying to procure weapons.
Sonbhadra police have arrested five individuals from Rajasthan for operating an inter-state cyber crime racket involving blackmail, extortion, and impersonation, which allegedly led to a man's suicide.
A 47-year-old man from Palakkad has been arrested for allegedly cheating a Thiruvananthapuram resident of over Rs 1.19 crore in an online trading scam.
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison by a special POCSO court in Thane for sexually harassing and threatening a teenage girl after befriending her on social media while posing as a female.
Police in Kerala have registered a case against a man accused of attempting to extort money from a relative of IUML state president Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal by threatening to circulate defamatory images online.
Investigators recreated the crime scene at the Delhi residence where the daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered. The police are gathering detailed information about the accused, Rahul Meena, and his movements leading up to the crime.
A software engineer earning a high salary allegedly abandoned his career to run a fake online trading racket, duping investors of nearly Rs 100 crore.
Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and was addicted to online gaming, leading to significant debt. Police are conducting a psychological analysis to understand his mental state and motives, while his family claims he was a quiet person.
The Supreme Court has ruled that threatening to publish a video of a woman disrobing or bathing on social media constitutes criminal intimidation under the Indian Penal Code.
A nurse in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of 1 lakh after attempting to purchase a dress online for 299, police said.
A nurse in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of 1 lakh after attempting to purchase a dress online for 299, highlighting the risks of online shopping scams.
Six individuals from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and West Bengal have been arrested in Goa for allegedly running an online betting racket linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Well-known YouTuber Maridhas was detained by a special team of the Chennai City Police for allegedly posting critical videos targeting the TVK government, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, and several state ministers. He was apprehended in Madurai and is being brought to Chennai for further interrogation.
Kanpur cyber crime police have registered an FIR against three individuals for allegedly circulating objectionable and misleading social media posts targeting Aditi Yadav, daughter of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The complaint, filed by a Samajwadi Party official, alleges that the content included false claims, objectionable remarks, and morphed photographs intended to defame her and malign the family's reputation. The accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act, with a cyber crime investigation currently underway.
The Delhi Police returned 532 recovered lost and stolen mobile phones to their owners under 'Operation Vishwas'. The event included cyber crime and drug abuse awareness sessions.
Police in Meerut have arrested two individuals for allegedly running a fake Common Service Centre (CSC) to open fraudulent bank accounts using forged documents of unsuspecting, needy people. The accused used these accounts for online financial frauds, leading to the recovery of numerous fake IDs, bank cards, and other incriminating evidence.
Gurugram Police arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly drugging his flatmates and robbing them of nearly Rs 6 lakh. The accused, Deepak Maurya, used OLX ads to find victims and committed similar crimes in Gujarat using fake identities.
Assam Police have arrested a cyber fraudster suspected of involvement in multi-state digital crimes. The arrest was made by the Crime Investigation Department's Cyber Police Station, and the suspect is believed to have operated a highly active mule account.
Patan Police have busted a large-scale cyber fraud racket, arresting 14 individuals involved in illegal transactions worth Rs 398.43 crore through 13 'mule accounts'. The operation, dubbed "Operation Mule Hunt 2.0", uncovered a network linked to 228 inter-state cyber fraud complaints, where individuals were lured to open bank accounts used to channel proceeds of cyber crimes.
Bhubaneswar police have busted a fraudulent digital escort service racket, arresting four individuals for allegedly misusing women's photographs on social media and cheating customers through online payments. The investigation, initiated by a woman's complaint, led to the seizure of digital evidence and a public advisory against such scams.
Pakistani authorities have arrested eleven social media activists in Punjab province for allegedly spreading provocative content against the army and inciting public unrest.
Gujarat's Gir Somnath police have busted a massive cyber fraud racket involving over Rs 310 crore in suspicious transactions through mule bank accounts, arresting five individuals. This operation, part of the state-wide "Operation Mule Hunt 2.0," is considered the district's largest cybercrime case to date, aiming to recover victims' money and curb illegal account rentals.
Former Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral was allegedly duped of Rs 7.8 crore after cyber fraudsters impersonated him on a messaging app and tricked his company's chief financial officer into transferring funds to multiple bank accounts, the police said on Thursday.
Jharkhand police have arrested 10 cyber criminals in Deoghar district for defrauding people through fake online platforms and fraudulent cashback offers.
Two men have been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly blackmailing a woman using camera-fitted glasses to record objectionable material and extorting money from her.
Kerala police have issued a warning about a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting football fans. Scammers are using fake OTT apps and social media advertisements promising free access to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. These malicious apps gain control of users' phones and illegally withdraw money from bank accounts. The police advise downloading apps only from official stores and being cautious of suspicious permissions.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding over 500 women across India of more than Rs 2 crore through fake social media and dating app profiles.
Gujarat police have uncovered cyber frauds worth Rs 2,289 crore and arrested 638 individuals as part of 'Operation Mule Account 1.0', a state-wide crackdown on online criminals launched in 2025.
Kochi cyber police recovered over 1 crore stolen from an 81-year-old man through a 'digital arrest' online fraud. The police froze the funds in a bank account in Srinagar and returned the money to the victim.
A 29-year-old woman from Mumbra was allegedly defrauded of Rs 6.75 lakh (6,750) by an individual posing as an NRI on a matrimonial website. The accused claimed to be a UK resident and convinced the victim to transfer funds for customs clearances.
Rajasthan Police have initiated proceedings to attach properties worth approximately Rs 35 crore linked to an online betting racket in Karauli district, as part of 'Operation Shikanja'.
A YouTuber in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, known for showcasing her lavish lifestyle online, had goods worth nearly Rs 1 lakh stolen from her home. Police suspect the thieves used her social media posts to plan the crime and are investigating, having found some clues.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a B.Tech student, for allegedly operating fake helicopter booking websites that defrauded pilgrims across India. The accused created fraudulent sites impersonating legitimate travel platforms, luring customers with online ads, and are linked to nearly 30 complaints totalling Rs 10 lakh in fraud.
