cyber scam
Elderly Woman Loses Rs 30 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam: How Fraudsters Used Terrorism Allegations to Execute the Perfect Cybercrime
Dec 13, 2025 12:36 pm CST
A 67-year-old woman in Indore became the victim of a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing Rs 30 lakh to fraudsters who claimed she was implicated in a terrorism investigation. The scammers, posing as police officials from Jammu and Kashmir, threatened her with arrest unless she transferred funds to alleged "government accounts" for verification. This case highlights the growing danger of cybercriminals targeting vulnerable elderly individuals living alone.
Belagavi Police Raid Illegal Call Centre: 33 Arrested in International Cyber Fraud Targeting US Citizens
Nov 15, 2025 05:33 pm CST
Karnataka police raided an illegal call centre in Belagavi that targeted US citizens through sophisticated cyber scams, resulting in 33 arrests from nine Indian states and Nepal. Authorities seized laptops and phones with VoIP software used to disguise call origins, while the masterminds from Gujarat and West Bengal remain at large. Police are coordinating with CBI and Interpol to contact American victims.
Mumbai Lawyer Loses Rs 9.94 Crore in Sophisticated Cyber Investment Fraud Scheme
Nov 13, 2025 04:59 pm CST
A 65-year-old retired lawyer from Mumbai fell victim to an elaborate cyber scam, losing Rs 9.94 crore after being lured into investing through a fake trading app impersonating a reputable financial firm. The fraudsters created a convincing facade using WhatsApp groups and fake investment platforms to deceive the victim over several months before disappearing with his money.
Elderly Pune Resident Loses Rs 1.44 Crore in Sophisticated 'Digital Arrest' Scam by Fake NIA Officers
Oct 19, 2025 02:21 am CST
A 70-year-old man from Pune became the victim of an elaborate cyber fraud scheme, losing Rs 1.44 crore after scammers posing as National Investigation Agency officers placed him under 'digital arrest' and falsely accused him of terrorist connections. The sophisticated scam involved video calls with uniformed imposters who manipulated the victim through fear tactics until he finally reported the incident to cyber police.
Hyderabad Doctor Dies Of Cardiac Arrest After Cyber Scam. She Lost 6.6 Lakhs
Sep 17, 2025 03:07 pm CST
A 76-year-old female doctor in Hyderabad became a victim of organised cyber fraud, impersonation, forgery, intimidation, and extortion, which ultimately led to her death due to cardiac arrest.