cyber crime
Delhi Police Dismantles Rs 47-Lakh Cyber Fraud Ring with Chinese Connections: 8 Arrested in Online Trading Scam
Dec 17, 2025 09:27 pm CST
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has uncovered a sophisticated cyber fraud operation with Chinese connections, arresting eight individuals involved in a Rs 47.23 lakh online stock trading scam. The fraudsters used Telegram groups, fake trading applications, and shell companies to target victims with false investment promises, exposing an elaborate money laundering network connected to over 1,100 cybercrime cases nationwide.
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.
Supreme Court Grants CBI Full Authority to Investigate Digital Arrest Scams Under Prevention of Corruption Act
Dec 01, 2025 07:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court has authorized the CBI to thoroughly investigate digital arrest scams, allowing them to access phone data, freeze bank accounts, and probe bank officials. The court has mandated cooperation from IT authorities, telecom operators, and state governments, while also seeking RBI's input on implementing AI to identify suspicious accounts.
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.
Three Congress Leaders Arrested for Circulating AI Deepfake Video of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Nov 28, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Assam Police's CID has arrested three Congress leaders for sharing an AI-generated deepfake video of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma styled after the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati. The accused face multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act for digital impersonation and spreading misinformation, highlighting the growing concern of AI-manipulated political content in India.
Engineering Students Arrested in Major Rs 90-Crore Cyber Fraud Operation in Puducherry
Nov 27, 2025 02:40 am CST
Puducherry's Cyber Crime Police have uncovered a sophisticated cyber-fraud network operated from an engineering college, involving students selling bank accounts to criminals who laundered Rs 90-crore through India before converting it to cryptocurrency via Dubai and China networks. Seven individuals have been arrested in this international money laundering operation that highlights the growing sophistication of cyber financial crimes.
Elderly Kolkata Woman Loses Rs 78 Lakh in Sophisticated Phone Scam: Three Arrested in Gujarat
Nov 20, 2025 02:15 am CST
A sophisticated phone scam targeting an elderly Kolkata resident resulted in a loss of Rs 78.3 lakh after fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers convinced her that a parcel in her name contained illegal drugs. The Cyber Crime Wing has arrested three suspects from Gujarat, with investigations ongoing to identify other members of the criminal network.
Maharashtra Man Loses Rs 3.96 Crore in Sophisticated Online Share Trading Scam
Nov 14, 2025 11:45 am CST
A 48-year-old senior manager from Thane, Maharashtra fell victim to a carefully orchestrated online share trading fraud, losing Rs 3.96 crore between May and October. The scammers operated through a WhatsApp group claiming connection to a securities company, promising high returns on equity investments before disappearing with the transferred funds. Authorities are now investigating all digital and financial connections in this case of cybercrime.
Man Manipulates 13-Year-Old Into "Virtual Marriage" Before Orchestrating Sexual Assault Via Video Call
Nov 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
A disturbing case from Chhattisgarh reveals how a man from Bihar manipulated a 13-year-old girl through social media, conducted a "virtual marriage," and later orchestrated her sexual assault while watching remotely. The primary suspect was arrested in 2022, while his accomplice was finally apprehended after evading authorities for nearly three years. This case highlights the dangerous intersection of technology, manipulation, and crimes against minors.