financial fraud
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.
Elderly Woman Loses Rs 30 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam: How Fraudsters Used Terrorism Allegations to Execute the Perfect Cybercrime
Dec 13, 2025 12:36 pm CST
A 67-year-old woman in Indore became the victim of a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing Rs 30 lakh to fraudsters who claimed she was implicated in a terrorism investigation. The scammers, posing as police officials from Jammu and Kashmir, threatened her with arrest unless she transferred funds to alleged "government accounts" for verification. This case highlights the growing danger of cybercriminals targeting vulnerable elderly individuals living alone.
Delhi Police Arrest Four for Rs 1.3 Lakh Insurance Fraud Targeting Cancer Patient
Dec 10, 2025 03:04 am CST
Four cybercriminals have been arrested in Delhi for defrauding a cancer patient of Rs 1.30 lakh by impersonating insurance regulatory officials. The scammers targeted vulnerable policyholders awaiting refunds, demanding fake processing charges and fabricated bonds. Police have recovered electronic evidence and continue investigating this sophisticated insurance fraud operation.
ED Conducts Massive Raids Across UP In Rs 300 Crore Maxizone Ponzi Scheme Investigation
Dec 04, 2025 05:15 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has launched extensive raids at 20 locations across Uttar Pradesh in connection with the Maxizone Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of over Rs 300 crore through false investment promises. Officials are gathering evidence of money laundering activities as the investigation continues into how promoters diverted funds through shell companies after collecting substantial investments.
Mumbai Bullion Trader Arrested in Rs 3,500-Crore Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Money Laundering Investigation
Dec 03, 2025 09:01 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team has arrested Mumbai bullion trader Anil Chokhara for allegedly laundering Rs 78 crore through 35 fake companies in the Rs 3,500-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. His arrest establishes a direct money trail connecting the illegal proceeds to the main accused, potentially revealing high-profile political beneficiaries from the previous YSRCP government.
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.
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.
Elderly Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 1.33 Crore in Sophisticated Online Investment Scam
Nov 24, 2025 11:44 am CST
A 74-year-old Bengaluru resident fell victim to a cybercrime scheme, losing Rs 1.33 crore after being deceived by a fraudster posing as a wealth management representative. The scammer promised lucrative IPO returns and convinced the victim to transfer funds through a fake application, highlighting the increasing sophistication of online financial frauds targeting senior citizens.
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.
Exposed: Al Falah University's Rs 415 Crore Fraud Scheme and Terror Connections
Nov 19, 2025 12:59 pm CST
An investigation into Al Falah University has uncovered a massive financial fraud operation involving Rs 415 crore through false accreditation claims. The university's founder, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate amid allegations of terror financing connections following the November 10 Delhi blast that killed 13 people. Multiple university employees are implicated in the terror attack, having allegedly smuggled chemicals from campus laboratories.