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Delhi Police Arrests Three in Rs 1.16 Crore 'Digital Arrest' Scam Targeting Elderly Woman
Dec 13, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a sophisticated cyber fraud operation where an 82-year-old woman was coerced into transferring Rs 1.16 crore through a "digital arrest" scam. The criminals impersonated law enforcement officials and used psychological pressure to make the victim transfer funds to an NGO account operated by fraudsters. The same account has been linked to approximately Rs 24 crore in fraudulent activities across 32 complaints.
The Rs 3,000 Crore Cyber Crime Network: How Haryana's Nuh District Became India's Digital Fraud Epicenter
Dec 09, 2025 11:39 pm CST
An extensive investigation reveals a sophisticated Rs 3,000 crore cyber crime operation connecting Haryana's Nuh district and Madhya Pradesh. Young masterminds from Nuh orchestrated nationwide scams using over 1,000 mule bank accounts, fake SIM cards, and shell companies, with evidence suggesting potential links to international terror financing. The network represents an alarming evolution beyond traditional cyber fraud centers like Jamtara, raising national security concerns.
CBI Files Fraud Case Against Anil Ambani's Son: Rs 228 Crore Bank Fund Misappropriation Investigation
Dec 09, 2025 05:09 pm CST
The CBI has launched an investigation against Jai Anmol Ambani and Reliance Home Finance Ltd for allegedly defrauding Union Bank of India of Rs 228 crore. The case involves accusations of fund diversion, account manipulation, and breach of trust after the company failed to meet financial obligations, resulting in the account being classified as a non-performing asset in 2019.
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.
ED Attaches Rs 1,120 Crore Assets in Major Fraud Investigation Against Anil Ambani's Reliance Group
Dec 05, 2025 05:04 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has seized Rs 1,120 crore in assets from Reliance Anil Ambani Group companies in connection with alleged bank fraud involving RHFL, RCFL, and Yes Bank. This latest action brings total attachments to Rs 10,117 crore as investigations reveal complex fund diversion schemes exceeding Rs 11,000 crore through various group entities.
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.
Exposed: Hyderabad's Fake Call Centre Scam Targeting Australians Uncovered by Cyberabad Police
Nov 30, 2025 10:41 am CST
Cyberabad Police have dismantled a sophisticated fake call centre operation in Hyderabad that defrauded Australian citizens of approximately Rs 8-10 crore. The scammers, operating as "Ridge IT Solutions," used social engineering tactics to gain remote access to victims' computers, stealing funds through elaborate money laundering networks involving Australian bank accounts held by Indian nationals. Nine arrests have been made as authorities continue investigating international connections.
ED Uncovers Massive Money Laundering Scheme: Rapido Driver's Account Linked to Lavish Udaipur Wedding
Nov 28, 2025 10:49 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has traced Rs 331.36 crore flowing through a Rapido driver's bank account to fund a luxury wedding at Udaipur's Taj Aravalli Resort. This case reveals how innocent individuals' accounts are being exploited as financial mules in sophisticated money laundering operations connected to illegal betting networks.
Delhi Police Arrests Three in Rs 88 Lakh Digital Arrest and Investment Fraud Operation
Nov 25, 2025 08:12 pm CST
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a sophisticated cybercrime operation that netted over Rs 88 lakh through digital arrest threats and fake investment schemes. The suspects used police impersonation tactics and fraudulent cryptocurrency platforms to target victims, including elderly individuals, while employing multiple bank accounts to launder the stolen funds.
ED Attaches Rs 1,452 Crore Assets in Anil Ambani's Reliance Group Bank Fraud Investigation
Nov 20, 2025 11:04 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 1,452 crore in the ongoing bank fraud investigation against Anil Ambani's Reliance Group, bringing the total attached properties to Rs 8,997 crore. The case involves allegations of fund diversion, loan evergreening, and financial irregularities by Reliance Communications and related entities, with outstanding dues amounting to Rs 40,185 crore.