WhatsApp scam
Elderly Bengaluru Residents Lose Rs 80.5 Lakh in Sophisticated Banking Scam by Fake RBI Officials
Dec 07, 2025 12:14 am CST
Two senior citizens from Bengaluru have fallen victim to an elaborate financial fraud, losing Rs 80.5 lakh after scammers impersonated police and RBI officials. The 74-year-old complainant and his sister were threatened with fabricated money laundering charges and manipulated into transferring their life savings to fraudulent accounts after being coerced into breaking their fixed deposits.
Sri Lankan Student Falls Victim to Instagram Sextortion Scam in Bengaluru
Nov 26, 2025 01:53 pm CST
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru became the victim of an elaborate online sextortion scheme after befriending someone on Instagram. The perpetrator captured private content during video calls and demanded Rs 36,000, threatening to share the material with the victim's contacts. Despite payment, the blackmail continued, prompting police involvement and an ongoing investigation into this increasingly common cybercrime targeting international students.
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.
Kannada Actor Upendra and Wife Fall Victim to Rs 1.5 Lakh WhatsApp Cyber Scam
Nov 13, 2025 02:23 am CST
Popular Kannada film star Upendra and his wife Priyanka were targeted in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme involving compromised WhatsApp accounts, resulting in a Rs 1.5 lakh loss. Bengaluru Police have arrested one suspect from Bihar in connection with the scam that began with a deceptive link sent after an online purchase.
21-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Rs 20.5 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Impersonating Mumbai Police
Nov 12, 2025 02:14 am CST
A 21-year-old woman from Mysuru has been arrested by Alappuzha Cyber Crime Police for extorting Rs 20.5 lakh through an elaborate "digital arrest" scam. The fraudsters impersonated Mumbai Police officials, using doctored evidence and threatening the victim with fabricated charges to extract funds. Two additional suspects remain at large as investigations continue.
Kerala Teacher Loses Rs 95 Lakh in Online Gold Trading Scam: Two Arrested in Malappuram Cyber Fraud Case
Nov 07, 2025 10:08 pm CST
A school teacher in Kerala was defrauded of Rs 95 lakh after being promised 60% returns through online gold trading. Malappuram Cyber Crime Police arrested two 20-year-old suspects who were part of a larger criminal network that used rented bank accounts to facilitate cyber fraud. The investigation continues as authorities search for additional members of the criminal operation.
Maharashtra Physician Loses Rs 7 Crore in Sophisticated 'Digital Arrest' Cybercrime Scheme
Oct 15, 2025 09:51 pm CST
A senior doctor in Maharashtra fell victim to an elaborate cybercrime operation, losing over Rs 7 crore after fraudsters impersonated law enforcement officials and judges who placed him under a fake "digital arrest." The perpetrators used counterfeit Supreme Court and Enforcement Directorate documents to intimidate the victim, threatening legal consequences and monitoring his movements until he transferred the funds to their accounts.
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'.