cyber police
Activist Rahul Easwar Arrested for Defamation in Sexual Assault Case Against Congress MLA
Dec 01, 2025 08:25 pm CST
Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police arrested activist Rahul Easwar for allegedly defaming the complainant in a sexual assault case against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil. Authorities are investigating his social media accounts and electronic devices after the woman filed a complaint about online defamation and unauthorized circulation of her photographs.
Mumbai Businessman Falls Victim to Rs 53 Lakh 'Digital Arrest' Scam by Fake Law Enforcement Officials
Nov 11, 2025 09:43 pm CST
A 60-year-old businessman from south Mumbai was virtually held hostage in a 'digital arrest' scam, where cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials kept him on a video call overnight with fake legal threats, ultimately defrauding him of Rs 53 lakh through elaborate impersonation of police and court proceedings.
Mumbai Police Files Case After NCP MLA Demonstrates Fake Aadhaar Creation Using Trump's Identity
Oct 30, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Mumbai authorities have registered an FIR against unidentified individuals after NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demonstrated how fake Aadhaar cards—including one using US President Donald Trump's name—could be created and used to register fraudulent voters. The case highlights allegations of widespread electoral malpractices in Maharashtra, with claims of bogus voter registrations and identity manipulation occurring between the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and upcoming assembly polls.
Maharashtra Physician Loses Rs 7 Crore in Sophisticated 'Digital Arrest' Cybercrime Scheme
Oct 15, 2025 09:51 pm CST
A senior doctor in Maharashtra fell victim to an elaborate cybercrime operation, losing over Rs 7 crore after fraudsters impersonated law enforcement officials and judges who placed him under a fake "digital arrest." The perpetrators used counterfeit Supreme Court and Enforcement Directorate documents to intimidate the victim, threatening legal consequences and monitoring his movements until he transferred the funds to their accounts.