"cyber-fraud"

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

An electrician from Bhadrachalam lost Rs. 55,894 after installing a fake APK file sent through WhatsApp claiming to be an RTA challan. Police registered a case under the BNS and ITA, while the victim alerted the cyber crime helpline.

A 70-year-old chartered accountant from Gwalior lost over Rs 21 crore in a six-month cyber investment scam after fraudsters lured him through WhatsApp with fake high-return promises. Police have frozen Rs 1.75 crore and are tracing the transferred funds

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested two men for allegedly facilitating a Rs 4.70 crore cyber fraud in which fraudsters impersonated a company's Managing Director through a fake WhatsApp profile. Police said the accused supplied mule bank accounts used in the scam.

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested three accused after searches in Odisha and Rajasthan in a ₹2.07-crore digital arrest scam. Investigators alleged the suspects laundered the fraud proceeds through multiple bank accounts and a trust to evade detection

The Centre has directed Meta not to roll out WhatsApp's proposed username feature until consultations are completed, citing concerns over impersonation, phishing and cyber fraud. The government has also sought a detailed explanation within three days, while WhatsApp defended the feature's safeguards

Cyber fraudsters targeted doctors across Telangana, with 735 medical professionals losing nearly Rs 30 crore since September 2024. Investment scams caused the highest losses, while digital arrest, impersonation, cryptocurrency, loan and UPI frauds also affected victims, prompting renewed cybersecurity warnings

Adilabad Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan has urged people to remain alert against cyber frauds after 18 cases were reported in a week. He warned about scams involving APK files, fake job offers and social media links, and advised victims to contact 1930

An Assistant Sub-Inspector at Punjagutta police station in Hyderabad lost nearly Rs 50,000 after downloading a fake RTA challan APK file sent by fraudsters.

Cyber fraudsters allegedly cheated a village sarpanch in Kalher mandal of Rs 4.12 lakh by promising Rs 80 lakh, a Land Cruiser vehicle and a flat in Mumbai. The accused used fake CBI and Customs documents before demanding more money from the victim