cybercrime
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.
Understanding the 19-Minute Viral Video Controversy: Legal Implications and Social Media Impact
Dec 02, 2025 04:57 pm CST
A controversial "19-minute viral video" has swept across Indian social media, allegedly showing explicit footage of an unidentified couple. The video has sparked widespread speculation, with claims of AI manipulation and unauthorized filming. Multiple women have been wrongly accused of involvement, while authorities warn that sharing such content violates the IT Act and could result in serious legal consequences, including imprisonment and substantial fines.
Hyderabad Telegram Honeytrap Scam: Young Man Loses Over Rs 1 Lakh in Sophisticated Online Fraud
Dec 02, 2025 12:49 am CST
A 20-year-old Hyderabad resident fell victim to an elaborate honeytrap scam on Telegram, losing over Rs 1 lakh through multiple fraudulent payment requests before the scheme escalated to extortion. This incident highlights the growing sophistication of online scams and the importance of exercising caution with unsolicited offers on social media platforms.
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 Bust Major IMEI Tampering Operation: Five Arrested in Cybercrime Crackdown
Nov 27, 2025 04:08 pm CST
In a significant anti-cybercrime operation in Delhi's Karol Bagh, police have dismantled an illegal mobile manufacturing unit specializing in IMEI tampering. Five suspects were arrested with nearly 2,000 devices and specialized software used to manipulate phone identifiers. The operation targeted devices intended to evade tracking by authorities, primarily serving criminal networks across Delhi-NCR.
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.
SpaceX Disables Over 2,500 Starlink Terminals at Myanmar Scam Centers Amid Growing Southeast Asian Cyber Fraud Crisis
Nov 19, 2025 11:39 am CST
SpaceX has terminated service to more than 2,500 Starlink internet devices at Myanmar scam centers following an AFP investigation revealing their widespread use in fraudulent operations. Despite previous crackdowns, these online fraud compounds continue to flourish along Myanmar's poorly regulated borders, with victims worldwide losing up to $37 billion in 2023 alone. Recent military raids on notorious centers like KK Park represent only a fraction of the global cybercrime industry that exploits satellite internet technology and operates with tacit approval from local authorities.
Tollywood Piracy Mastermind Emmadi Ravi Arrested: Rs 3 Crore in Bank Accounts Seized in Major Anti-Piracy Operation
Nov 17, 2025 04:20 pm CST
Hyderabad Cybercrime police have apprehended Emmadi Ravi, the alleged founder of notorious piracy networks iBomma and Bappam. Following an international manhunt, authorities seized hardware and froze bank accounts containing over Rs 3 crore linked to operations that reportedly cost the Telugu film industry Rs 3,700 crore in 2024 alone. The sophisticated piracy network utilized Caribbean servers, cryptocurrency transactions, and encrypted communications to distribute illegal content across over 70 mirror sites.
Bank Manager Arrested in Mumbai for Creating Mule Accounts in Digital Arrest Cybercrime Scheme
Nov 13, 2025 02:45 am CST
Axis Bank manager Nitesh Rai was arrested in Mumbai by the CBI for allegedly creating mule accounts used in digital arrest fraud schemes. The investigation revealed a pattern of organized cybercrime networks exploiting banking systems to launder funds stolen from innocent citizens, with two cybercriminals also named for bribing the bank official.
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.