Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.
The Allahabad High Court has rejected a petition to dismiss a case against a woman accused of defrauding an aspirant of over Rs 22 lakh with false promises of a PhD degree and a university job.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has dismantled two significant fraud operations involving crores of rupees in fraudulent share market, cryptocurrency, and forex schemes, leading to multiple arrests and uncovering a vast network of deceit.
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.
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.
The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has uncovered significant land-related irregularities, leading to the registration of 24 FIRs against revenue officials, land grabbers, and others involved in the fraudulent acquisition of prime custodian land parcels.
The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to alleged paper leaks has led to widespread outrage among aspirants, who are questioning the competence of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and demanding that AIIMS-Delhi conduct the medical entrance exam.
A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly defrauding a woman and her associates of Rs 46 lakh by falsely promising them government jobs.
A man has been arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly using a forged letter in the name of a central government organisation to obtain a police escort.
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 have busted an organised racket that allegedly duped NEET aspirants and their families by promising guaranteed MBBS admissions, arresting four people including the suspected mastermind and a doctor. Eighteen students were rescued from the alleged fraudsters.
A man in Thane has been accused of defrauding a woman of 12.5 lakh by posing as a government official and falsely promising her son's admission to IIT Bombay.
Mumbai Police have registered a case against 13 individuals accused of defrauding ten people of 1.54 crore by promising government jobs. The accused are currently at large, and the investigation is ongoing.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against a man accused of defrauding a retired banker of Rs 23 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam involving impersonation of law enforcement and judicial authorities.
Kannada film actress Ranya Rao is set to be released from Bengaluru Central Jail after a year of detention in a gold smuggling case.
LIC offices will remain open during normal working hours on Tuesday for customer convenience, following an advisory from Irdai. CoinDCX commits to invest in cybersecurity infrastructure, and PayNearby introduces UPI QR-based cash withdrawals.
Cyber criminals impersonated a company owner to deceive an accountant into transferring a large sum of money.
Both countries also committed to formalising cooperation on cybersecurity policy and information sharing on cybersecurity issues.
The Panchkula Municipal Corporation has reported discrepancies in its Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) with a private bank, amounting to approximately 150 crore. The matter has been reported to the State Vigilance for further investigation.
The Indian government has extended the deadline for implementing SIM-binding rules for mobile messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to December 31, following requests from the industry. The Department of Telecom has also relaxed the mandatory six-hour log-out rule for web versions of these apps.
A retired man in Thane was allegedly cheated of 22 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in the Indian Railways, police said.
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has expressed concerns that India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, particularly the lack of a deemed consent mechanism for credit information companies, and the Information Technology (IT) Rules of 2021, along with frequent internet shutdowns, could negatively impact the ability of US companies to operate and trade in India.
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.
The Maharashtra government has taken steps to combat the rise in investment-related cybercrimes, including arrests, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and public awareness campaigns.
Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly after being convicted in a bank fraud case involving the tampering of bank records to secure illegal interest payments.
The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch, Jammu, has registered a fraud case against a man accused of deceiving a complainant by promising overseas employment for his son.
Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation into a fraud involving fake fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) worth 116.84 crore, allegedly issued by a private bank manager, impacting the Chandigarh municipal corporation's funds.
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly impersonating a CISF officer to deceive a woman and her family into marriage. He used photographs in uniform on social media and matrimonial platforms to falsely project himself as a central government employee.
Aditya Puri is one of the cleanest examples we have, in Indian corporate history, of a leader who understood early that the measure of his work was not what happened while he was in the chair. It was what would keep happening when he was no longer there, says Suresh M K.
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 Delhi court has convicted Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti and a former bank employee in a case involving cheating and forgery of bank records to illegally obtain interest payments.
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.
The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch in Kashmir conducted searches at multiple locations in Srinagar and Budgam districts concerning the alleged siphoning of government funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cyber criminals impersonated a company owner to defraud an accountant of a substantial sum in Hyderabad.
A Haryana resident, arrested in connection with a job fraud and extortion racket, died in police custody in Jammu after complaining of severe stomach pain. An inquest and magisterial inquiry have been initiated.
A 44-year-old woman in Kurukshetra allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by visa agents who took a large sum of money from her family with the promise of sending her son to Australia. The agents allegedly failed to deliver on their promise and refused to return the money and documents.
The CBI has registered a new case against Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications Ltd for allegedly causing a loss of Rs 3,750 crore to the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.
From April 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's new authentication directions modernise how every digital payment you make must be verified -- and place the burden of security squarely on your bank, not on you.
Cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK reports that online fraudsters are using a new toolkit called 'Digital Lutera' to bypass security features of UPI apps and carry out fraudulent financial transactions.
India has experienced a significant increase in cybersecurity incidents since 2021, with Delhi reporting the highest number of cases. The government is taking steps to address these threats through various initiatives and platforms.
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