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Telangana has reported a 7.15 per cent rise in overall crime over the past three years, driven largely by organised crime, narcotics and traffic offences. While grave crimes, cybercrime and economic offences registered a decline, DGP CV Anand has directed officers to adopt data-driven strategies to counter emerging threats, with emphasis on organised networks and drug-related cases.

The wife of an Army Major was allegedly targeted by cybercriminals who used artificial intelligence to morph her photographs and videos into obscene content. The material was circulated on social media and shared with her relatives. Cybercrime police are investigating

India’s action against 57 websites and databases hosted on Google Firebase has highlighted how cybercriminals allegedly misuse legitimate cloud infrastructure for phishing, malware distribution and financial fraud, including fake bank websites and malicious applications targeting sensitive user information

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

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed police to adopt modern technology and best practices to tackle emerging crimes, especially cybercrime. He stressed public trust, zero tolerance for crimes against women, road safety, drug prevention, and monthly police performance reports

The Centre said coordinated I4C action, including geo-blocking malicious command-and-control servers through the Sahyog Portal, has protected over 10,000 Indians from a WhatsApp account takeover campaign. Attackers use fake regulatory files to install malware, hijack WhatsApp Web sessions and spread further

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, detained a 20-year-old man named Zahid after he allegedly recorded an obscene video call of a 15-year-old girl, threatened her, and circulated the clip online. Authorities registered a case under the BNS and IT Act

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

DGP CV Anand directed police officers to strengthen technology-driven policing and improve Telangana’s performance in national cybersecurity rankings. He emphasised effective implementation of e-Zero FIRs, public awareness campaigns, and wider use of CCTNS.

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

Karnataka Cyber Command, with support from central agencies and the Indian Embassy in Myanmar, rescued two Karnataka youths from a Chinese-run scam compound in Myanmar. Officials urged caution against fraudulent overseas job offers linked to cybercrime and human trafficking networks

Telangana registered the highest number of cybercrime FIRs in India in 2025 while reducing financial losses by 20 per cent despite Rs 1,524 crore in fraud. DGP C.V. Anand called cybercrime the biggest policing challenge and stressed stronger preventive measures.

Hyderabad: The City Cybercrime Police have arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in a Rs 1.46 crore matrimony site-based investment fraud in which cybercriminals allegedly used fake matrimonial profiles and mule bank accounts to siphon off victims’ money. The arrested suspects are Ch Sampath of Siddipet, Hechu Naresh, Endla Suresh and V Mahesh, all […]

Cybercrime experts have raised alarm over the growing misuse of AI-driven deepfake technology by fraudsters to impersonate company executives and trick employees into authorising payments or sharing sensitive data. Finance, HR and procurement teams are increasingly being targeted in ‘Boss Scam’ cases.

School managements in Hyderabad have been directed to prioritise student safety and adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards underage driving, substance abuse, cybercrime and unsafe transport practices. Authorities also stressed stronger monitoring, surveillance and parental support to protect schoolchildren.

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