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The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic identities to bypass authentication systems, conduct financial fraud and steal identities. Citizens and institutions have been urged to strengthen safeguards and remain vigilant against emerging cyber threats

Kerala Police has launched Hackup 2026, a nationwide hackathon under CoCon 2026, inviting innovators, startups and cybersecurity experts to develop AI-based tools for cyber investigations. The initiative aims to enhance digital policing, analyse evidence efficiently and strengthen responses to emerging cyber threats

Film Nagar police booked a 40-year-old man for allegedly cheating and blackmailing a 32-year-old woman by promising marriage, taking private photos, and later threatening to circulate them on social media while demanding money to delete the content

A 74-year-old businessman from Santoshnagar, Hyderabad, lost Rs 10 lakh after fraudsters posing as officials of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board tricked him into installing a malicious APK file.

Police in Bhadohi arrested Nabeel Hayat Ansari for allegedly secretly filming children and uploading their videos on Instagram to gain followers and earn money. The case was registered after a cybercrime complaint, with charges filed under BNS and IT Act provisions

Two doctors from Hyderabad were allegedly cheated of more than Rs 2 crore in separate online investment fraud cases. Cyber fraudsters reportedly lured them through Instagram advertisements and fake trading platforms by showing huge profits and later blocking withdrawals

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed the police to modernise operations, strengthen accountability, and intensify action against organised crime, cybercrime, and food adulteration.

Hyderabad Police arrested 66 suspects and seized hundreds of ghost SIM cards during ‘Operation Octopus 3.0’, a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime networks allegedly involved in sextortion, impersonation, and digital arrest scams linked to fraud worth over Rs 101 crore.

Telangana DGP C.V. Anand announced an “effective policing” model combining strict enforcement and citizen-friendly policing. He outlined priorities including action against drugs, cybercrime and road safety, along with a new health programme for police personnel and major structural reforms.

Cyberabad police held a coordination meeting with bankers to strengthen action against rising cybercrime cases, including mule accounts and digital frauds. Officials highlighted losses of ₹438 crore in 2025 and urged faster response mechanisms and improved bank-police coordination.

A retired bank manager in Mumbai was held under a 54-day “digital arrest” by cyber fraudsters impersonating Anti-Terrorism Squad and National Investigation Agency, who extorted ₹40.9 lakh by threatening false terror and money laundering charges

The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court of India about coordinated measures against digital arrest scams, including WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts, SIM blocking systems, RBI safeguards, and a proposed biometric verification framework to strengthen cybercrime prevention nationwide

In the absence of clear oversight, scammers exploit both the opacity and the hype associated with digital assets

TGCSB, in coordination with law and order police units, has launched “Operation Crackdown 2.0” to monitor previously arrested cybercrime offenders and prevent repeat offences. The operation involves a standardised verification protocol across police units.

Kerala Police warn Vivo and iQOO users about fake OriginOS update scams spreading malware to steal banking data. Users are urged to avoid suspicious links, install updates only via settings, and report fraud via helpline 1930 or cyber portal

Chief Justice Surya Kant will deliver the D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture on cybercrime challenges, highlighting policing and judicial roles. He will also launch ‘ABHAY’, an AI chatbot by the Central Bureau of Investigation to verify notices

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime police in Hyderabad have successfully solved six fraud cases within a week, arresting six suspects involved in matrimonial, digital arrest, and investment scams.

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police in Hyderabad successfully cracked six cases between March 29 and April 4, arresting 13 suspects linked to pan-India cybercrime networks. Twelve arrests were made in investment fraud cases, while one suspect was held in a digital arrest scam.

Three individuals, including a couple, were arrested in Hyderabad for orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme under the banner of Veerabhadra Trading. The accused lured nearly 290 investors with promises of high monthly returns, collecting around Rs 30 crore.

In Mumbai, police registered a case against a transperson’s brother for allegedly circulating an AI-doctored video of minister Narhari Zirwal. The accused reportedly attempted blackmail, prompting an investigation under IT and criminal laws