cybercrime
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Questions Cybersecurity After Rs 57 Lakh Fraud: "If I Can Be Duped, What About Common People?"
Nov 08, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee raises alarm about India's cybersecurity measures after becoming a victim of a sophisticated banking fraud that saw Rs 57 lakh stolen from his dormant SBI account through identity theft and document forgery. The incident highlights growing concerns about digital financial security even for high-profile individuals.
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Loses Rs 55 Lakh in Sophisticated Online Banking Fraud
Nov 08, 2025 11:01 am CST
Four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 55 lakh through unauthorized transfers from his SBI bank accounts. Kolkata Police's cybercrime division is investigating the case where fraudsters allegedly used Banerjee's photograph and mobile number to conduct the financial deception.
Cyber Criminal Arrested for Extorting Minor Through Social Media Hacking and Blackmail
Nov 03, 2025 09:35 pm CST
A 28-year-old repeat cyber offender, previously wanted for jumping bail in a POCSO case, has been arrested in Noida for hacking a girl's social media account, forcing her to share explicit images, and blackmailing her family. The suspect used sophisticated phishing techniques to gain access to the victim's accounts before engaging in digital extortion.
Pune Man Loses Rs 11 Lakh in Online Pregnancy Advertisement Scam: A Warning About Digital Fraud
Oct 31, 2025 08:24 pm CST
A contractor from Pune fell victim to cybercriminals, losing Rs 11 lakh after responding to a fake online advertisement from someone claiming to seek pregnancy assistance. This case highlights a growing trend of sophisticated online scams in India, including "digital arrest" schemes that have recently targeted elderly citizens in Hyderabad, with victims losing substantial sums to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials.
Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest Two in Rs 50 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Targeting Senior Citizens
Oct 29, 2025 08:40 pm CST
Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested two individuals involved in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam that defrauded senior citizens of Rs 50 lakh. The criminals posed as police officials, created fake documents, and kept victims on video calls for days while extorting money. Authorities warn citizens that digital arrests have no legal basis in India and provide essential safety guidelines to avoid such scams.
Human Trafficking Ring Busted: Facebook Friendship Leads to Sale of Meghalaya Woman for Rs 3 Lakh in Rajasthan
Oct 29, 2025 02:40 am CST
Police have dismantled a multi-state human trafficking network after rescuing a Meghalaya woman who was sold for Rs 3 lakh and forced into marriage in Rajasthan. Three suspects were arrested in connection with a larger operation that has trafficked at least six women from Northeast India over two years. The victim was lured through Facebook by a man who promised marriage before selling her. Authorities warn of increasing social media-based trafficking targeting vulnerable individuals from rural areas.
Telugu Actor Chiranjeevi Files Legal Case Against AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Containing Obscene Content
Oct 28, 2025 01:04 am CST
Police in Hyderabad have registered a case following Telugu actor Chiranjeevi's complaint about AI-generated deepfake videos misusing his image in obscene content. The case, filed under IT Act and other relevant laws, targets websites distributing these fabricated videos that damage the veteran actor's reputation. A court has already issued interim orders protecting Chiranjeevi's identity from unauthorized use.
Teen Dies By Suicide After Being Blackmailed With AI-Generated Obscene Images Of Sisters
Oct 27, 2025 03:38 pm CST
A 19-year-old college student in Faridabad, Haryana took his own life after being blackmailed with AI-generated obscene images of his sisters. The blackmailer demanded Rs 20,000, threatening to release the manipulated content online, highlighting the dangerous misuse of artificial intelligence technology in cybercrime and extortion.
Popular Instagram Influencer with 57 Million Followers Loses Rs 50 Lakh in Digital Extortion Scam
Oct 23, 2025 12:55 am CST
A Jabalpur-based social media influencer with 57 million followers has fallen victim to a sophisticated digital extortion scheme, losing Rs 50 lakh to cybercriminals who threatened to ban his Instagram accounts through fake copyright strikes. This case marks the first reported instance of this emerging cybercrime trend in the region, highlighting new vulnerabilities for digital entrepreneurs.
Mumbai Police Bust Massive Deepfake Investment Scam with China Connections: How Criminals Used Fake Videos of Market Experts to Steal Crores
Oct 19, 2025 01:12 am CST
Mumbai Police have dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime operation that used deepfake videos of prominent market analysts to defraud investors. The scam, linked to Chinese cybercriminals, involved a digital marketing company illegally selling Facebook Ad IDs, resulting in victims losing crores through fake investment schemes on WhatsApp and Telegram groups. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the fraud that came to light after a SEBI-registered analyst reported counterfeit videos of himself circulating online.