online deception
Ugandan Scammer Arrested in Delhi for Rs 1.9 Lakh Dating App Fraud Using Girlfriend's Photos
Dec 09, 2025 01:54 am CST
A 38-year-old Ugandan national, Micheal Iga, was arrested in Delhi for defrauding a local resident of Rs 1.9 lakh through an elaborate dating app scam. Operating illegally from Burari, Iga created fake female profiles using his girlfriend's photos to lure victims into a fictitious "rare oil" investment scheme. Police recovered multiple devices, debit cards, and cash upon his arrest, linking him to at least 14 cyber fraud cases across India.
Pune Man Loses Rs 11 Lakh in Online Pregnancy Advertisement Scam: A Warning About Digital Fraud
Oct 31, 2025 08:24 pm CST
A contractor from Pune fell victim to cybercriminals, losing Rs 11 lakh after responding to a fake online advertisement from someone claiming to seek pregnancy assistance. This case highlights a growing trend of sophisticated online scams in India, including "digital arrest" schemes that have recently targeted elderly citizens in Hyderabad, with victims losing substantial sums to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials.