cyber fraud
Maharashtra Man Arrested for Rs 1.10 Crore Social Media Scam Targeting Delhi Family
Oct 25, 2025 12:33 am CST
A sophisticated cyber fraud case has been uncovered in Delhi where a man from Maharashtra was arrested for defrauding a family of Rs 1.10 crore through elaborate fake job offers and investment schemes on social media. The perpetrator created multiple fictitious companies, forged documents, and even installed surveillance at the victim's home to gain trust while operating an extensive digital fraud network targeting educated individuals.
Supreme Court Takes Action Against Digital Arrest Scams and Cyber Fraud in India
Oct 17, 2025 05:05 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Central government and investigative agencies regarding the alarming rise in digital arrest scams and cyber frauds. After a senior citizen couple lost Rs 1.5 crore to scammers impersonating officials and using forged judicial orders, the court emphasized that such crimes undermine public trust in the judiciary and require coordinated efforts between central and state governments to combat effectively.
Telangana Police Detain International Cyber Criminal Under PD Act for Job Trafficking Scheme
Oct 12, 2025 11:38 pm CST
Telangana police have made a significant breakthrough by arresting Kolnati Naga Siva, the mastermind behind an international cyber fraud operation that trafficked job seekers to Southeast Asian countries. This marks the first time the stringent Prevention of Detentions Act has been applied to cybercrime in Nizamabad district, signaling authorities' commitment to combating sophisticated digital crimes.
Karnataka BJP MP's Wife Loses Rs 14 Lakh Via 'Digital Arrest', Money Recovered
Sep 23, 2025 08:10 pm CST
In a swift operation, the Bengaluru police have recovered Rs 14 lakh, which BJP Chikkaballapura MP K Sudhakar's wife Preeti had lost in a cyber fraud through 'digital arrest'.
In Hoax Call, MP Sudha Murty Warned Of Misuse To Access Obscene Content
Sep 22, 2025 10:32 pm CST
Rajya Sabha MP and philanthropist Sudha Murty received a hoax call, during which she was warned that her mobile phone was being misused for accessing obscene content.
CBI Busts International Tech Support Scam Syndicate In Noida, 1 Arrested
Jul 09, 2025 01:47 am CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a transnational cyber fraud syndicate that was operating a sophisticated fake tech support scam targeting citizens in the United Kingdom and Australia.