"cyber-fraud"

Kolkata Police arrested 66 people, including 41 women, for allegedly operating fake call centres and duping victims nationwide. The accused posed as telecom, bank and insurance representatives, using false documents and mule accounts to collect processing fees through fraudulent offers

Four people were arrested in Indore for allegedly buying and selling bank accounts used in cyber fraud. Police said the accounts facilitated fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions, with one linked to complaints in Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Another suspect remains absconding

The Enforcement Directorate arrested three more accused, including a chartered accountant, in a Goa “digital arrest” cyber fraud case involving Rs 2.60 crore. The agency alleged the funds moved through hundreds of accounts as part of an organised money-laundering network

A series of ACB traps against police personnel in Telangana has put alleged bribery under the spotlight. Personnel from constable to inspector ranks have been caught or booked in separate cases involving investigations, arrests, bail conditions and other police procedures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed six infrastructure projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore across nine states at the 53rd PRAGATI meeting. He stressed timely execution, integrated planning and quality, while calling for stronger public awareness and training to combat cyber fraud

Surat Cyber Crime Cell arrested a Chennai-based manpower supplier for allegedly providing bank accounts to route cyber-fraud proceeds linked to a Chinese gang. Police traced 113 complaints involving over Rs 33.14 crore through 34 accounts and uncovered a separate job fraud affecting hundreds

Two Hyderabad residents were allegedly cheated of more than Rs 1.58 crore in separate cyber fraud cases involving fake stock market trading and investment schemes. The fraudsters promised huge returns, showed fake profits and demanded additional payments to allow withdrawals.

Delhi Police have arrested four people for allegedly facilitating an interstate cyber-fraud network involved in digital arrest scams. The accused supplied mule bank accounts to syndicates linked to Cambodia and the UAE. A retired Army Colonel was allegedly cheated of Rs 15.50 lakh

Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested a 37-year-old Uttar Pradesh man in a Rs 1 crore fraud involving a forged WhatsApp profile. Police said the amount was routed through a suspected mule account and was secured and restored to the victim within 10 days.

Kerala Police registered a cyber fraud case after an AI-generated fake video impersonating ADGP P Vijayan circulated on Facebook, falsely promoting an old currency note scam. Police are investigating the account, possible victims and whether similar deepfake videos targeted other officials

Hyderabad Police have warned women against fake ‘rent-a-boyfriend’ advertisements circulating on social media. Scammers allegedly use fabricated profiles to extract money and personal information through booking fees, security deposits and advance payments, posing financial and safety risks

A woman in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore in a digital arrest scam after fraudsters posing as Delhi Police officials accused her of money laundering. Police registered a case under BNS, IT Act and other applicable provisions

A woman in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore in a digital arrest scam after fraudsters impersonated Delhi Police officials and falsely accused her of money laundering. Police registered a case and are investigating the cyber fraud

The Supreme Court directed the RBI to issue an SOP within four weeks for handling mule accounts linked to cyber frauds, while ordering states, banks and agencies to strengthen grievance redressal, money restoration, e-Zero FIR implementation and public awareness against digital arrest scams

Delhi Police arrested 44 people, including three proclaimed offenders, in 34 criminal cases during a 72-hour operation in northwest Delhi. Police also traced five missing persons, recovered stolen property and cracked burglary, robbery, cyber fraud and gambling-related cases

Supreme Court’s suggestion to define digital arrest in criminal law and make it a standalone offence with stricter punishments merits serious consideration

The Supreme Court suggested that the Centre consider defining digital arrest as a standalone criminal offence with stricter penalties. The court also proposed asset freezing against accused persons and flagged the growing threat of deepfakes and cyber fraud

Amreli Cyber Crime Police recovered Rs 11 lakh for a Sydney-based Indian who was allegedly cheated in a gold purchase transaction. The money was refunded after a coordinated investigation involving the bank, with the victim praising the police for their prompt response

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned Indiramma housing scheme applicants about cyber fraud attempts involving fake APK files, WhatsApp links and websites. He urged people to avoid sharing personal details, OTPs and banking information, and use official channels for payments and queries

The Supreme Court refused to quash or club multiple cyber fraud FIRs registered across states, observing that cybercrime is a grave and growing menace requiring detailed investigation. It held that distinct victims and transactions justified separate probes despite similarities in the alleged modus operandi