cybercrime investigation
Hyderabad Airport Receives $1 Million Ransom Bomb Threat on US-Bound Flight: Second Incident in 48 Hours
Dec 09, 2025 05:07 pm CST
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport faced intensified security measures following a bomb threat targeting a US-bound flight, with the sender demanding $1 million ransom. This marks the second such incident in less than 48 hours, with government offices also receiving similar threats. Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation with cybercrime teams working to determine the authenticity of these threats.
Government Official in Andhra Pradesh Loses Rs 2 Lakh in ACB Impersonation Cyber Scam
Nov 14, 2025 12:01 am CST
A government official in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh was defrauded of Rs 2 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Anti-Corruption Bureau officials. The fraudsters threatened an imminent raid on his office, compelling him to transfer money before he realized the deception and filed a police complaint.
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.
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.