cybercrime India
Bengaluru Resident Loses Rs 80 Lakh in Sophisticated Online Trading Scam Through Fake App
Nov 13, 2025 01:49 am CST
A Bengaluru man has fallen victim to an elaborate online trading scam, losing over Rs 80 lakh after being lured through a WhatsApp group into investing in a fraudulent trading app called ACS Trade. Despite transferring funds in multiple installments, the victim received neither returns nor his original investment, highlighting the growing threat of sophisticated digital financial fraud schemes in India.
23-Year-Old Kerala Man Arrested for Hacking Police and Telecom Sensitive Data Systems
Nov 02, 2025 12:45 am CST
A 23-year-old Kerala resident, Joel V Jose, has been arrested by Pathanamthitta Cyber Police for allegedly hacking into restricted systems to access Call Data Records and live location information of individuals for financial gain. Authorities have seized his devices for forensic examination as the investigation continues into this serious cybersecurity breach that violated multiple sections of India's Information Technology Act.
Mumbai Leads Metropolitan Cities in Economic Fraud Cases in 2023 Despite Yearly Decrease: NCRB Report
Oct 01, 2025 11:44 am CST
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Mumbai topped the list of metropolitan cities with 6,476 economic offence cases in 2023, despite showing a decrease from 2022 figures. Maharashtra ranked third nationally in financial fraud cases, while also placing fourth in cybercrime incidents, highlighting the ongoing challenges of economic crimes across India's major urban centers.