cyber fraud
Lucknow Jail Inmate Accused of Rs 3,700 Crore Fraud Sends Death Threat to High Court Judge Using Police Phone
Nov 09, 2025 07:26 pm CST
A Lucknow jail inmate facing charges in a Rs 3,700 crore cyber fraud case has been accused of sending death threats to an Allahabad High Court judge using a police constable's phone. Anubhav Mittal allegedly created a fake email account while checking his case status and scheduled the threatening message to frame a fellow inmate due to personal enmity.
Delhi Police Bust Nationwide Fake Airline Recruitment Scam: Nine Arrested in Cybercrime Operation
Nov 08, 2025 05:14 pm CST
Delhi Police have dismantled a sophisticated cyber fraud operation that targeted job seekers across India with fake airline employment offers. Nine individuals were arrested, including the mastermind and a telecom employee who provided illegal SIM cards. The scammers impersonated recruiters from major airlines like IndiGo and defrauded victims of small amounts between Rs 2,500-15,000 through processing fees and other false charges.
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Questions Cybersecurity After Rs 57 Lakh Fraud: "If I Can Be Duped, What About Common People?"
Nov 08, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee raises alarm about India's cybersecurity measures after becoming a victim of a sophisticated banking fraud that saw Rs 57 lakh stolen from his dormant SBI account through identity theft and document forgery. The incident highlights growing concerns about digital financial security even for high-profile individuals.
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Loses Rs 55 Lakh in Sophisticated Online Banking Fraud
Nov 08, 2025 11:01 am CST
Four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 55 lakh through unauthorized transfers from his SBI bank accounts. Kolkata Police's cybercrime division is investigating the case where fraudsters allegedly used Banerjee's photograph and mobile number to conduct the financial deception.
Digital Fraud Incidents Rising Since July: RBI Deputy Governor Highlights Banking Sector Challenges
Nov 07, 2025 10:11 pm CST
RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar reports an uptick in digital fraud incidents since July after a period of decline, urging banks to modernize core infrastructure to compete with fintechs. The report details shifting fraud patterns, banking vulnerabilities, and the potential impact of digital currencies on traditional banking models.
Bengaluru Senior Citizen Loses Rs 32 Lakh in Elaborate WhatsApp Dating Scam: A Cautionary Tale
Nov 06, 2025 05:20 pm CST
A 63-year-old man from Bengaluru was defrauded of Rs 32.2 lakh in a sophisticated WhatsApp dating scam where fraudsters promised meetings with "high-society women." The scam involved multiple payments for various fake fees between September and October, highlighting the growing threat of digital romance scams targeting senior citizens in India.
Kerala Police Arrests Rajya Sabha MP's Aide in Major Cyber Fraud Crackdown: Operation Cy-Hunt Results
Nov 05, 2025 01:13 am CST
Kerala police have arrested Hassan Anas, a 25-year-old reportedly working as a personal assistant to a Rajya Sabha MP, during Operation Cy-Hunt. This major cyber crime crackdown has resulted in over 264 arrests targeting organized financial fraud networks across India. Anas allegedly received Rs 1,70,000 through a "mule account" connected to a Ghaziabad resident, participating in an organized cyber-financial crime network.
21-Year-Old Woman Commits Suicide After Falling Victim to Rs 5,000 Cyber Fraud in UP
Nov 02, 2025 01:47 am CST
A tragic incident occurred in Jhansi's Baruasagar area where a 21-year-old woman, Bhavna Pal, committed suicide after losing Rs 5,000 in an online employment scam. Her body was recovered from the Betwa River following her disappearance on October 28. Police investigations are ongoing, with no formal complaint regarding the cyber fraud filed yet.
Delhi Police Dismantle International Cybercrime Network Operating Across 12 Indian States
Oct 31, 2025 08:36 pm CST
Delhi Police have arrested five individuals, including a bank official, who were part of a sophisticated cybercrime operation controlled from Dubai. The syndicate created fake companies and bank accounts to launder money from victims across India, eventually converting funds to cryptocurrency to avoid detection. Investigations revealed connections to 52 fraud cases spanning 12 states, with operations directed by an overseas handler identified as "Tom."
Supreme Court Directs CBI to Lead Investigation into Cross-Border Digital Arrest Scams
Oct 27, 2025 04:18 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has indicated plans to task the CBI with investigating the growing epidemic of 'digital arrest' scams, where criminals impersonate government officials to defraud victims of their savings. Following revelations of international connections to these operations in Thailand and Myanmar, the Court emphasized the need for a unified investigative approach across India, with potential international cooperation through Interpol to combat these sophisticated cyber fraud operations.