identity theft
Goa Nightclub Owners Used Former Driver's Identity for SIM Card While Evading Justice After Deadly Fire
Dec 10, 2025 11:19 pm CST
The Luthra brothers, owners of Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where 25 people died in a fire, are currently in Thailand evading arrest. Investigations revealed they used a SIM card registered under their former driver's name without his knowledge, while their luxury vehicles have disappeared and their multi-crore Goa home stands abandoned as legal proceedings continue.
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.
Senior Citizen in Hyderabad Loses Rs 1.92 Crore in Sophisticated Digital Arrest Scam: Police Issue Warning
Nov 30, 2025 05:31 pm CST
In a concerning case of cybercrime in Hyderabad, a 71-year-old man was defrauded of Rs 1.92 crore by scammers posing as CBI officers who conducted a fake "digital arrest" related to alleged Aadhaar misuse. Police have apprehended three suspects and issued warnings about these increasingly sophisticated scams, emphasizing that legitimate law enforcement never demands payments via phone or conducts arrests through video calls.
Italian Man Conceals Mother's Death and Impersonates Her to Fraudulently Claim Pension Benefits
Nov 26, 2025 04:40 pm CST
A 56-year-old unemployed nurse from Borgo Virgilio, Italy, has been arrested after elaborately disguising himself as his deceased 85-year-old mother to continue collecting her pension. Authorities discovered the woman's body hidden in his laundry room after municipal office staff became suspicious of his impersonation attempt when her ID needed renewal.
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.
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.
Mumbai Police Uncover Nuclear Data After Arresting Impersonator at India's Premier Atomic Research Center
Oct 30, 2025 02:24 pm CST
Mumbai authorities discovered suspicious nuclear data and maps following the arrest of Akhtar Qutubuddin Hussaini, who impersonated a BARC scientist using multiple false identities. The investigation revealed a history of document forgery, international travel under assumed names, and potential connections to foreign networks, raising significant national security concerns.
Trump Commutes Prison Sentence of Former Congressman George Santos After Fraud Conviction
Oct 18, 2025 09:56 am CST
President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of former Republican congressman George Santos, who was serving over seven years for wire fraud and identity theft. Santos, expelled from Congress in 2023, had misused campaign donations for personal luxuries and fabricated significant portions of his biography. This presidential action reduces his sentence while maintaining the original conviction.
Eight Indian-Origin Men Arrested in Canada for Extensive Mail Theft Operation Worth $400,000
Oct 13, 2025 05:37 pm CST
Canadian authorities have arrested eight Indian-origin men in connection with a sophisticated mail theft operation targeting residential mailboxes. The suspects face 344 criminal charges after police recovered over 450 stolen items including credit cards, cheques, and government IDs valued at more than CAD 400,000. Some suspects may face deportation as investigations continue under "Project Undeliverable."