The leader of the opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly has urged the Governor to direct the Anti-Corruption Bureau to file a charge sheet in connection with the alleged liquor scam and requested a CBI probe.
Amrita Singh Tomar, a woman tehsildar known for her appearance on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', has been arrested in connection with a Rs 2.5 crore flood relief scam in Madhya Pradesh.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on executives of political consultancy firm I-PAC and others in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal.
Rajasthan's Leader of Opposition, Tika Ram Jully, has accused the state government of a 'double game' in the Adarsh Credit Cooperative Society scam, alleging a conflict of interest involving the Additional Advocate General.
Amita Singh Tomar, a woman tehsildar who gained fame on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a Rs 2.5 crore flood relief scam in Madhya Pradesh.
The CBI has arrested an Indian national accused of trafficking citizens to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar, where they were forced to participate in cyber fraud.
A 28-year-old man from Ghaziabad has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Delhi woman of over Rs 1.51 lakh under the guise of a job application scam.
Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals, including a husband and wife, for allegedly defrauding hundreds of job seekers by falsely promising them employment in district courts across the state. The accused are alleged to have collected lakhs of rupees from over 450 aspirants, issuing fake court orders and selection lists.
The Delhi High Court has closed proceedings on a plea by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking to defer the hearing on framing of charges in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Chinese visa scam.
Delhi Police have arrested six individuals linked to interstate cybercrime syndicates involved in digital arrest, fake IPO, and trading scams, recovering millions of rupees.
A suspended revenue department official has been arrested in Chhattisgarh in connection with an alleged compensation scam related to the Bharatmala road project, which caused a loss of Rs 32 crore to the exchequer.
An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over 1.5 million in a 'digital arrest scam' after fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes.
Two individuals have been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly providing bank accounts to cyber fraudsters involved in an investment scam that defrauded victims of approximately Rs 1.09 crore.
Cyber criminals impersonated a company owner to deceive an accountant into transferring a large sum of money.
An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over 15 crore in a 'digital arrest scam' after fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes.
A carpenter from Thane was allegedly cheated of 2.92 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in Russia but provided a temporary visa and strenuous work instead.
Kolkata Police have dismantled a cyber fraud network operating illegal 'SIM box devices' to impersonate law enforcement officials, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of crucial equipment.
OTP scams accounted for over one-fourth of all cyber frauds.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder of Darwin Labs, in connection with the 200 million Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Varshney was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Thane for allegedly cheating jewellers. Gold bars worth 2.3 crore have been recovered from his possession following a multi-state probe.
A Mumbai court has denied bail to Ketan Kadam, the alleged middleman in the Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam, citing his role as the 'mastermind' of the criminal conspiracy.
A fraudulent website impersonating the Mangaluru city police was used to deceive individuals into online gambling schemes, prompting a police investigation and public warnings.
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An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 15 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes and coerced him into transferring funds to a 'safe account'.
Two men in Bengaluru have been arrested for allegedly defrauding people by offering electric vehicles at subsidised rates under a fake central government scheme.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the Chester Hill housing project, asserting his innocence and claiming a conspiracy against him. The controversy involves alleged violations of land laws and accusations of benami land deals.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth over 441 crore in connection with the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, which allegedly occurred during the previous YSRCP government's tenure.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to Saumya Chaurasia, a former deputy secretary in the CMO, in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam that occurred during the previous Congress government.
Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud syndicate involved in duping people through fake stock investments, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old student.
A local court in Mumbai has accepted the police's closure report in the alleged Rs 25,000 crore scam at the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB), giving a clean chit to the late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and other accused.
A Mumbai court has accepted the closure report submitted by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) scam case, giving a clean chit to Ajit Pawar and other accused.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to Saumya Chaurasia, a former deputy secretary in the CMO, in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam being investigated by the ED and EOW.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a fresh chargesheet against retired and serving Jharkhand government engineers and officials in a money-laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the state's rural development department.
A special court in Mumbai has issued notices to Nirav Modi's brothers, Neeshal and Nehal, asking them to explain why they should not be declared fugitive economic offenders in connection with the Punjab National Bank scam.
Odisha Police have arrested a man from West Bengal for his alleged involvement in an online investment fraud case involving Rs 12.33 crore.
A special court in Mumbai has issued notices to Nirav Modi's brothers, Neeshal and Nehal Modi, asking them to explain why they should not be declared fugitive economic offenders in the Punjab National Bank scam.
The Maharashtra government has taken steps to combat the rise in investment-related cybercrimes, including arrests, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and public awareness campaigns.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a job fraud and extortion racket, arresting five individuals and rescuing two victims held captive in Kolkata. The operation recovered 34 lakhs and exposed a scheme targeting youth with false promises of overseas employment.
A newly married man in Uttar Pradesh, India, allegedly fled with a substantial dowry after deceiving the bride's family by posing as an IAS officer. Police are investigating the incident as a potential serial scam.
A special CBI court in Mumbai has convicted a retired bank manager and nine others in connection with a 2004 loan fraud case, sentencing them to prison terms ranging from one to five years.
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