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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.
Mumbai Businessman Falls Victim to Rs 53 Lakh 'Digital Arrest' Scam by Fake Law Enforcement Officials
Nov 11, 2025 09:43 pm CST
A 60-year-old businessman from south Mumbai was virtually held hostage in a 'digital arrest' scam, where cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials kept him on a video call overnight with fake legal threats, ultimately defrauding him of Rs 53 lakh through elaborate impersonation of police and court proceedings.
Delhi Man Loses Rs 9.67 Lakh in Elaborate ATS Impersonation Scam Linking Him to Pulwama Attack
Nov 03, 2025 10:16 pm CST
A 32-year-old Delhi resident became the victim of a sophisticated fraud scheme, losing over Rs 9.67 lakh after scammers posing as Anti-Terrorism Squad officials falsely accused him of involvement in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. The fraudsters used threats and intimidation tactics to extract funds through multiple bank transfers, highlighting a dangerous trend in cybercrime targeting innocent citizens.
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.
Supreme Court Condemns Digital Arrest Scams Targeting Senior Citizens: A Growing Cybercrime Crisis in India
Oct 17, 2025 03:43 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has raised serious concerns about the rising phenomenon of "digital arrests" after fraudsters extorted Rs 1.05 crore from an elderly couple in Ambala by using forged court orders and impersonating government officials. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi have called for coordinated action between central and state police to address this growing cybercrime trend that specifically targets senior citizens and undermines public trust in judicial institutions.
"Hope My Story Serves As Warning": Ex-Banker Loses Rs 23 Crore In Digital Arrest
Sep 23, 2025 08:37 pm CST
A 78-year-old former banker who lost his life's savings, a whopping Rs 23 crore, to a fake "digital arrest," hopes his loss will serve as a warning to others.
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'.
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.