A BJP leader in Nagpur has filed a police complaint after his WhatsApp account was hacked and used to solicit money from his contacts.
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a large-scale cyber fraud operation involving 5,300 Indian SIM cards used from Cambodia by a Malaysian national-led gang, duping people of hundreds of crores. The probe follows raids in Rajasthan and Punjab, identifying 30 bank accounts linked to the fraud.
A 60-year-old retired man and 21 others in Thane district were allegedly defrauded of over Rs 31 lakh through a malicious link disguised as a piped gas bill update. The victims received an APK file via WhatsApp, leading to unauthorised debits from their bank accounts.
Gurugram Police have arrested a man from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, for his alleged involvement in an Rs 8.30 lakh cyber fraud. The accused provided his bank account, which was used to receive the cheated amount from a victim who was subjected to a "digital arrest" by fraudsters impersonating government officials. The investigation is ongoing to trace other individuals involved.
Gurugram Police have arrested a man from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, for his alleged involvement in an Rs 8.30 lakh cyber fraud. The accused provided his bank account, which was used to receive the cheated amount from a victim who was subjected to a "digital arrest" by fraudsters impersonating government officials. The investigation is ongoing to trace other individuals involved.
Gurugram Police have arrested four individuals allegedly involved in an online betting fraud operation. The accused lured users with online gaming advertisements, processed payments through QR codes, and earned commissions on deposits.
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.
The Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to a man accused in an organised cyber fraud case involving the transfer of approximately Rs 1 crore in cryptocurrency. The court emphasised the need for custodial interrogation to unearth the larger conspiracy and recover the cheated amount.
Kerala Police have issued a warning about a new form of cyber fraud targeting people buying mattresses online. Fraudsters pose as fake customer care representatives of mattress companies and pressure customers into making immediate payments.
Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a fraud and extortion case linked to the Sona Pappu network.
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.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate with links to foreign operators in Cambodia, arresting eight individuals involved in an online investment scam. The accused, including those with advanced educational qualifications, allegedly defrauded a complainant of Rs 24 lakh through a fake online trading platform.
Indore police have busted a gang involved in investment fraud, arresting five individuals and uncovering links to a WhatsApp account operated from Cambodia.
A former scheduled caste promoter of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation was arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 75 lakh subsidy fraud under a self-employment scheme for women of the marginalised community.
Gujarat police have dismantled a Rs 77 crore cyber fraud operation with links to 375 cases nationwide, arresting 16 individuals and uncovering international connections.
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.
Mumbai Police have arrested three men from Jharkhand for creating and selling fraudulent APK files used to scam people, particularly during a recent shortage of LPG cylinders.
The WhatsApp account of the Barwani district collector in Madhya Pradesh was hacked, with fraudsters sending messages to her contacts requesting money.
A senior bank executive in Mumbai was defrauded of 97.78 lakh by cyber criminals through a fake share market investment scheme.
A nurse in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of 1 lakh after attempting to purchase a dress online for 299, police said.
Instant messaging platform Telegram has been restored in India after a week-long government ban, imposed due to its alleged role in circulating leaked NEET examination papers, expired. The Delhi High Court had upheld the ban as lawful and necessary.
Two individuals have been arrested in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, for allegedly creating a fake social media account in the name of the Palghar district collector and defrauding a local resident of Rs 50,000. Police successfully recovered the entire amount.
A woman constable in Mumbai Police was allegedly defrauded of Rs 12.46 lakh after her mobile phone was hacked via an APK file, leading to a personal loan being fraudulently obtained in her name.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is sending reminders for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination admit cards while cautioning candidates against fraudulent messages and fake communications, urging them to use only official channels for information.
The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two members of an inter-state organised gang from Jammu and Kashmir for their alleged involvement in cyber fraud.
A 78-year-old woman in Mumbai was defrauded of over 25 lakh after a scammer gained access to her mobile phone under the guise of updating her electricity bill details.
A 75-year-old doctor in Pune was defrauded of 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam after being coerced into making multiple investments by fraudsters.
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 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.
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.
Jaipur police arrested seven individuals and detained two minors for allegedly defrauding people through online gaming scams, luring victims with promises of cash prizes.
Nuh Police have arrested three alleged cyber fraudsters involved in sextortion and online fraud through fake messages. Police also recovered fake SIM cards, mobile phones, and digital data related to cyber fraud from their possession.
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Gurugram Police have arrested six individuals allegedly involved in a cybercrime racket that defrauded people through online gaming and betting platforms. The arrests followed a raid in Delhi's Janakpuri area, where authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, ATM cards, and other incriminating materials.
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Ashutosh Brahmachari, who filed a sexual harassment case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, has now claimed he did so under pressure from Ramchandra Das, the mahant of Deva Ashram in Mathura, alleging a conspiracy involving several officers.
Police in Navi Mumbai have dismantled a fraudulent call centre accused of swindling individuals out of over Rs 1 crore by falsely promising high returns on share market investments. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
A Nigerian national was arrested in Delhi by the Uttar Pradesh STF for allegedly creating fake profiles of US and UK citizens on social media and cheating victims on the pretext of sending expensive gifts and foreign currency.
Hyderabad Police have apprehended 66 individuals linked to a nationwide 'ghost' SIM card network, connected to 76 cybercrime cases involving over Rs 101 crore.
A retired school teacher in Kanpur was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore (approximately 150,000) in a sophisticated cyber scam involving impersonations of Mark Zuckerberg and associates of Elon Musk.
