cyber security
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.
Karnataka Loses Rs 5,474 Crore to Cyber Fraud: Rising Digital Crime and Declining Detection Rates Alarm Authorities
Dec 10, 2025 07:29 pm CST
Karnataka has reported staggering losses of Rs 5,474 crore to cyber fraud over the past three years, with over 57,000 cases registered and detection rates declining sharply. Home Minister G Parameshwara attributes this surge to increasing internet usage, poor digital literacy, and criminals using sophisticated tools like VPNs to evade tracking, while law enforcement struggles with capacity and judicial delays.
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.
Ugandan Scammer Arrested in Delhi for Rs 1.9 Lakh Dating App Fraud Using Girlfriend's Photos
Dec 09, 2025 01:54 am CST
A 38-year-old Ugandan national, Micheal Iga, was arrested in Delhi for defrauding a local resident of Rs 1.9 lakh through an elaborate dating app scam. Operating illegally from Burari, Iga created fake female profiles using his girlfriend's photos to lure victims into a fictitious "rare oil" investment scheme. Police recovered multiple devices, debit cards, and cash upon his arrest, linking him to at least 14 cyber fraud cases across India.
US Suspends Sanctions on Chinese Intelligence Agency to Preserve Trade Agreement
Dec 04, 2025 05:31 pm CST
The Trump administration has halted plans to sanction China's ministry of state security over the extensive Salt Typhoon cyber espionage campaign to maintain the recent US-China trade truce. This decision, along with postponing new export controls, follows the October framework agreement where both nations made concessions to ease trade tensions.
Sanchar Saathi App Downloads Surge 10-Fold as Government Mandates Pre-installation on Mobile Phones
Dec 03, 2025 01:48 pm CST
The government's cyber security app Sanchar Saathi saw downloads increase from 60,000 to nearly 600,000 in a single day despite privacy concerns over mandatory pre-installation. Officials clarify that users can uninstall the app, which has limited data access and aims to combat digital fraud and verify device authenticity through IMEI numbers.
Apple's Stance Against India's Sanchar Saathi App Mandate Raises Privacy Concerns
Dec 02, 2025 04:49 pm CST
Apple is preparing to challenge the Indian government's mandate requiring smartphone manufacturers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app, citing privacy and security concerns for its iOS ecosystem. The directive, which affects major brands including Samsung and Xiaomi, has sparked criticism from opposition politicians and privacy advocates who fear increased government surveillance of India's 730 million smartphone users.
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.
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.
Alert: Rajasthan Police Warns of Fake Officers Using Bomb Scare Tactics in New Cyber Fraud Scheme
Nov 13, 2025 04:53 pm CST
Rajasthan Police has issued an urgent warning about a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme where criminals impersonate police officers and reference recent incidents like the Delhi car blast to extort money and personal information from citizens. Authorities advise the public to remain vigilant, avoid sharing sensitive details, and report suspicious contacts immediately to prevent falling victim to these elaborate scams.