online banking 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.
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.