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Retired Telangana Teacher Loses Rs 82 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
The fraud began on April 11, when the teacher's wife received a call from someone claiming to be an Airtel official.
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Conviction Rate At 94% Despite Legal Challenges, Says Probe Agency Chief
He added, "Today, the criminal landscape is defined by cryptocurrency fraud, cyber-enabled financial crimes, terror financing, anti-national activities, and narcotics trafficking."
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4 Chhattisgarh Cops Detained In Guwahati For Taking Bribe From Accused
A police team from Raipur arrived in Guwahati this week in connection with a cyber fraud case registered in Chhattisgarh.
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Pune Doctor Wanted To Double His Money In 11 Days. He Lost Rs 12 Crore
Between March 7 and March 18, the victim carried out eight financial transactions, transferring a total of Rs 12.31 crore to eight different bank accounts provided by the fraudsters.
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Multi-State Cyber Fraud Network Busted In Hyderabad, 19 Arrested In A Week
Investigators said the gang members operated from multiple states using WhatsApp groups, fake websites, mule bank accounts and mobile numbers obtained with forged documents.
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India 2nd Biggest Target Of International Scam Syndicates: Meta Report
Meta's Semiannual Adversarial Threat Report reveals India as the second most targeted country by international scam syndicates.
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India Lost Rs 54,000 Crore To 'Digital Arrest' Scams. What Must Change
At 74, she had long left behind the busy corridors of IIT Bombay, where she once served as a medical officer.
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Rapido Driver Created Fake Profiles Of Women, Posed As Cop To Extort Money
A 27-year-old Rapido driver was arrested for duping people by pretending to be a cybercrime police officer and threatening them for money in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
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CA Aspirants, MBAs Behind Rs 16-Crore Sophisticated Fraud Network
In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) dismantled an interstate network responsible for high-value frauds totalling over Rs 16 crore through "digital arrest" cons and investment scams.
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Over 120 Andhra Youngsters Trapped In 'Cyber Slavery' In Myanmar Rescued
It was learnt that organised groups operating from Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and nearby countries were luring young Indians with fake job offers on social media and online platforms.
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Ex-CBI Officer's Wife Loses Rs 2.58 Crore To Cyber Fraud
In a shocking case of cyber fraud, the wife of former CBI Joint Director and retired IPS officer VV Lakshmi Narayana was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.58 crore by online scammers.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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In Telangana, Cybercrime Officer Loses Rs 39 Lakh To Fake Trading Scam
A senior police officer from the Telangana cybercrime force fell prey to a large-scale digital scam. A 45-year-old inspector from the Rachakonda Commissionerate lost Rs 39.37 lakh after being lured into a fake online trading scheme.
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Maharashtra, Microsoft Build 'MahaCrimeOS AI' To Fight Cybercrime
The Maharashtra government and Microsoft have joined hands to support victims of cybercrime and financial fraud with the development of the innovative AI system 'MahaCrimeOS AI', developed by Maharashtra in collaboration with Microsoft.
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Illegal Call Conversion Racket Busted In Bengaluru, Rs 40 Lakh Items Found
A Vodafone Limited registration officer filed a complaint with the cybercrime police station on November 28, alleging that SIM boxes were used on the fourth floor of the Devaraj building in Bengaluru's Electronic City.
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Retired Telangana Teacher Loses Rs 82 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
The fraud began on April 11, when the teacher's wife received a call from someone claiming to be an Airtel official.
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Conviction Rate At 94% Despite Legal Challenges, Says Probe Agency Chief
He added, "Today, the criminal landscape is defined by cryptocurrency fraud, cyber-enabled financial crimes, terror financing, anti-national activities, and narcotics trafficking."
-
4 Chhattisgarh Cops Detained In Guwahati For Taking Bribe From Accused
A police team from Raipur arrived in Guwahati this week in connection with a cyber fraud case registered in Chhattisgarh.
-
Pune Doctor Wanted To Double His Money In 11 Days. He Lost Rs 12 Crore
Between March 7 and March 18, the victim carried out eight financial transactions, transferring a total of Rs 12.31 crore to eight different bank accounts provided by the fraudsters.
-
Multi-State Cyber Fraud Network Busted In Hyderabad, 19 Arrested In A Week
Investigators said the gang members operated from multiple states using WhatsApp groups, fake websites, mule bank accounts and mobile numbers obtained with forged documents.
-
India 2nd Biggest Target Of International Scam Syndicates: Meta Report
Meta's Semiannual Adversarial Threat Report reveals India as the second most targeted country by international scam syndicates.
-
India Lost Rs 54,000 Crore To 'Digital Arrest' Scams. What Must Change
At 74, she had long left behind the busy corridors of IIT Bombay, where she once served as a medical officer.
-
Rapido Driver Created Fake Profiles Of Women, Posed As Cop To Extort Money
A 27-year-old Rapido driver was arrested for duping people by pretending to be a cybercrime police officer and threatening them for money in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
-
CA Aspirants, MBAs Behind Rs 16-Crore Sophisticated Fraud Network
In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) dismantled an interstate network responsible for high-value frauds totalling over Rs 16 crore through "digital arrest" cons and investment scams.
-
Over 120 Andhra Youngsters Trapped In 'Cyber Slavery' In Myanmar Rescued
It was learnt that organised groups operating from Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and nearby countries were luring young Indians with fake job offers on social media and online platforms.
-
Ex-CBI Officer's Wife Loses Rs 2.58 Crore To Cyber Fraud
In a shocking case of cyber fraud, the wife of former CBI Joint Director and retired IPS officer VV Lakshmi Narayana was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.58 crore by online scammers.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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In Telangana, Cybercrime Officer Loses Rs 39 Lakh To Fake Trading Scam
A senior police officer from the Telangana cybercrime force fell prey to a large-scale digital scam. A 45-year-old inspector from the Rachakonda Commissionerate lost Rs 39.37 lakh after being lured into a fake online trading scheme.
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Maharashtra, Microsoft Build 'MahaCrimeOS AI' To Fight Cybercrime
The Maharashtra government and Microsoft have joined hands to support victims of cybercrime and financial fraud with the development of the innovative AI system 'MahaCrimeOS AI', developed by Maharashtra in collaboration with Microsoft.
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Illegal Call Conversion Racket Busted In Bengaluru, Rs 40 Lakh Items Found
A Vodafone Limited registration officer filed a complaint with the cybercrime police station on November 28, alleging that SIM boxes were used on the fourth floor of the Devaraj building in Bengaluru's Electronic City.
