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A man’s suicide after viral Instagram harassment allegations sparked outrage in Kerala, raising concerns over social media vigilantism, police lapses and due process. Police booked abetment to suicide as probes, human rights inquiry and political criticism intensified

Two men were arrested for allegedly posting obscene and defamatory content online targeting Vijayalakshmi, wife of jailed Kannada actor Darshan. Police continue investigating over 18 accused after the actor’s incarceration in connection with a 2024 fan murder case

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar said a viral video claiming he “turned to God” is AI-generated and fake. He warned of legal action, saying such content harms reputation, and may approach cyber police against those responsible and sharing it

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Hyderabad City Police conducted a cyber crime awareness programme at Pragati Vidyaniketan High School, Amberpet, educating students and staff on online scams, phishing, identity theft and safe digital practices amid a rise in cyber fraud cases

HMWSSB has issued a public alert warning consumers about fraudulent SMS messages threatening disconnection of water connections if bills are not paid. The scam involves directing recipients to contact another mobile number, which then sends an APK file via WhatsApp under the pretext of processing.

In a statement, Dr Reddy's Laboratories clarified that with timely detection and swift action by the company's teams and banking partners, the funds have been frozen and that there was no financial loss

A 30-year-old woman techie from Gujarat was arrested by Bengaluru Police for sending fake bomb threat emails to schools across 11 states. Investigations revealed she acted out of revenge after a failed relationship, causing widespread panic nationwide

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit has warned citizens about ‘Digital Arrest’ scams, where fraudsters pose as officials and threaten arrest using fake documents. Police advised the public not to share banking details and to report such cases immediately

In Warangal, some fraudsters posing as ACB officials extorted Rs 10.20 lakh from RTA staff by threatening arrest over alleged corruption. The scam surfaced after one Motor Vehicle Inspector grew suspicious and approached the ACB office, which confirmed no such calls were made.

A 57-year-old Bowenpally man was duped of Rs. 3.61 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as antique coin traders on Facebook. Police have registered a case, and investigations are underway to trace the scammers

BJP MP K Sudhakar’s wife, Preeti, lost Rs 14 lakh in a ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud after receiving a fake police video call. Bengaluru police quickly froze the transaction and recovered the money, urging citizens to promptly report such scams

Telangana victims have lost nearly Rs 640 crore in 17,169 investment fraud cases this year. Cybercriminals use phishing, fake investment apps, and social media promotions to lure victims with promises of high returns, warning citizens to be cautious

In a sweeping operation, Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested 61 individuals from 14 states in August for their alleged roles in various online frauds. These included trading, investment, and insurance scams, as well as digital arrest and unauthorised transaction cases.

A 79-year-old man from Kollam, Kerala, lost ₹3.72 crore in a ‘virtual arrest’ scam after cyber fraudsters impersonating police tricked him into transferring funds. Kollam Cyber Police have registered a case and are working to freeze the accounts.

A bomb threat email sent to the Delhi CM Secretariat and Maulana Azad Medical College triggered an immediate security response. Police, fire services, and cyber teams are investigating, though initial findings suggest it could be another hoax email similar to recent threats

Kothagudem police arrested 13 persons, including a Mee-Seva operator, for operating a cybercrime racket using fake bank accounts. The accused carried out transactions worth Rs 8.5 crore in 12 months. Police seized mobile phones and urged victims to call 1930

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has uncovered a new cyber fraud where victims receive fake ‘DoT-verified’ smartphones preloaded with malware that hijacks OTPs. A Hyderabad man lost Rs. 77 lakh in 24 hours. TGCSB has issued safety advisories

Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj highlighted awareness as the most effective tool to curb cybercrime during a meeting with cyber warriors from various police stations in Sangareddy. He emphasized the importance of swift action to freeze fraudulent funds following online fraud complaints and encouraged teams to provide accurate information promptly.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 228 cybercrime accused, including 27 women, over seven months in a nationwide crackdown. Offences ranged from job fraud to child abuse, leading to a 13 per cent drop in Telangana’s cybercrime rate this year