"online-fraud"

A software employee from Vanasthalipuram lost nearly Rs 53.73 lakh in an online investment fraud after responding to a fake stock brokerage advertisement. Fraudsters showed fake profits and displayed Rs 2.4 crore in his account before blocking withdrawal attempts.

The Cybercrime Police in Malkajgiri solved four cybercrime cases last week, arresting seven individuals in a nationwide operation. In one case, fraudsters duped a man of Rs 32.36 lakh by posing as women on Facebook and fabricating stories of illness and marriage.

China executed 11 members of a Myanmar-based family crime syndicate convicted of killing 14 Chinese nationals and running scam and gambling operations worth over USD 1 billion, as Beijing intensifies its crackdown on cross-border fraud networks in Southeast Asia

The Cyberabad Cybercrime Police cracked 13 cases and arrested 25 suspects in a nationwide operation between December 31, 2025 and January 15, 2026. Trading fraud was the most common offence, with multiple scams involving fake apps and crypto investments amounting to over Rs 3.47 crore.

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

The CBI filed a chargesheet against 17 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for running a transnational cyber fraud network that used shell firms and digital scams to siphon over Rs 1,000 crore, officials said  

Cyberabad police arrested nine people who hacked Australian bank accounts using a Madhapur call centre. Victims were tricked with fake pop-ups and emails, and money was transferred to India via hawala and cryptocurrency. Computers, phones, and a vehicle were seized

A Bhadrachalam man was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.48 crore by a woman he befriended on Facebook, who lured him into a fake online trading scheme. After paying money towards “taxes”, the victim realised the scam and lodged a police complaint.

West Bengal Police’s cybercrime wing uncovered a ₹317-crore online fraud involving 148 shell companies and businessman Pawan Ruia. Raids at his residence and offices revealed funds diverted through fake firms, with ₹170 crore allegedly converted into cryptocurrency to evade detection

A Hyderabad pensioner narrowly escaped losing his life savings after falling prey to a fake Punjab National Bank helpline scam. Cybercrime Police swiftly intervened, blocking ₹5 lakh of the stolen ₹10 lakh, and warned citizens against installing fake APK files

Cyberabad police have uncovered two major online trading scams involving fake financial platforms and fraudulent apps, resulting in losses of over Rs 4 crore. Victims were misled through social media and WhatsApp groups.

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Amazon India have launched #ScamSmartIndia, a nationwide campaign to combat online fraud. The initiative includes awareness drives, multilingual safety tips, and AI-powered solutions to safeguard consumers ahead of the festive season.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have arrested two men from Ghaziabad in connection with a Rs 63.4 lakh insurance fraud. The accused supplied bank accounts for laundering scam proceeds and are linked to at least six such frauds nationwide.

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.

Cyberabad police arrested nine people, including two from Rajasthan, for operating mule bank accounts for cybercriminals. The gang worked under a handler named 'Jack' via Telegram, using SIM swaps, hotel bookings, and malicious apps to aid large-scale financial frauds.

Around 10 men chased the Haryana cops who were returning after arresting the man accused of online fraud

Started in China in 2016, scamsters target gullible people, build trust over time and convince them to invest in cryptocurrency or some other lucrative scheme and steal their money, says MHA  

In this nefarious fraud, fraudsters/hackers manipulate and divert calls and messages of victims to specific numbers to obtain OTPs and then log into their WhatsApp accounts.

A senior CGST official was duped of over Rs 47,000 in an online fraud which was done in the name of delivering an item she had purchased online

The complainant who requested anonymity told police that he saw an advertisement on a social media platform which was offering almost 75 per cent discount on purchase of four items.