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Hyderabad conman impersonates IPS officer, cheats landlord
A Hyderabad landlord discovers his tenant, B Shashikanth, is a conman arrested for impersonating IPS/IAS officers. The fraudster defaulted on rent and vanished. Read the full story.
Delhi doctor loses Rs 14.84 crore to cyber fraudsters
A Delhi doctor was coerced into transferring Rs 14.84 crore to fraudsters posing as law enforcement. Read the shocking details of this sophisticated cybercrime and learn how to stay safe.
HR Manager Cheated of Rs 36.74 Lakh in Online Investment Fraud
A Thane HR manager was duped of Rs 36.74 lakh in a sophisticated online investment fraud. The scam promised high returns via a WhatsApp group. Learn how to protect yourself from such financial scams.
HR Manager Loses ₹36.74 Lakh in Online Investment Scam
An HR manager in Navi Mumbai lost ₹36.74 lakh in an online investment fraud. Learn how the scam unfolded and the alarming rise in cybercrime losses across India.
Wife of Ex-IPS Officer Duped of Rs 2.58 Crore in Cyber Fraud
In a major cyber fraud case, the wife of a former IPS officer was cheated of Rs 2.58 crore in an online investment scam. The fraud began with an unsolicited message promising huge stock market profits. Read the full investigation details.
Elderly Delhi doctors lose Rs 14 crore in digital arrest scam
An elderly doctor couple in Delhi was held under 'digital arrest' for over two weeks and defrauded of Rs 14 crore by scammers posing as law enforcement. Read the shocking details of this cybercrime.
Ex-Air Force officer loses Rs 17.5 lakh in digital arrest scam
A retired Air Force officer and his wife in Kanpur were held under digital arrest for three days by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI, losing Rs 17.5 lakh. Police have launched a probe.
Cyberfraudsters Target Belagavi Bureaucrats in WhatsApp Scam
Belagavi officials targeted by cybercriminals impersonating the city commissioner on WhatsApp to demand Rs 50,000. Learn how the scam was uncovered and the growing threat of digital fraud.
Couple loses Rs 38 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as cops, CBI
A Raipur Khurd couple was cheated of Rs 38 lakh after fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police and CBI officials threatened arrest in a fake case. Police warn such threats are fake.
Retired Professor Loses Rs 92 Lakh in CBI Impersonation Scam
A 78-year-old retired professor in Lucknow was held under 'digital arrest' for 15 days by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers, who siphoned off Rs 92 lakh. Police urge citizens to report such scams immediately on helpline 1930.
Ketan Parekh: Dalal Street's Persistent Ghoul
As Sebi uncovers a new front-running scam in 2025, we trace the enduring legacy of market manipulator Ketan Parekh, from the 1992 scam to the present. Discover how he evolved his tactics.
Ghaziabad woman cheated of Rs 18 lakh in online trading scam
A 26-year-old Ghaziabad resident lost Rs 18 lakh in a sophisticated online trading fraud. The scam used fake SEBI certificates & promises of 5-10% daily returns. Read the full story and learn how to stay safe.
Kolkata woman loses Rs 28 lakh in digital arrest scam
A 60-year-old Kolkata woman was digitally arrested & defrauded of Rs 28 lakh by scammers posing as Mumbai Police. They threatened her daughter would be raped & murdered. Learn how to stay safe.
58 Crore Digital Arrest Scam: 2,500-Page Chargesheet Filed
Maharashtra Cyber Police files massive chargesheet in Rs 58 crore 'digital arrest' fraud. 32 arrested, 41 wanted for impersonating CBI, ED officers and using 10,000 mule accounts. Read the shocking details.
Rs 58 Crore Digital Arrest Scam: 32 Arrested, 41 Wanted
Maharashtra Cyber Police files massive chargesheet in Rs 58 crore digital arrest fraud. Accused impersonated CBI, ED officials, used 10,000 mule accounts. Masterminds suspected in Cambodia, Dubai. Read the full investigation details.
Rs 2000 Cr Mid-Day Meal Scam Exposed in Rajasthan
Rajasthan ACB files FIR in a massive Rs 2000 crore mid-day meal scam during Covid. 21 officials & suppliers booked for fraud, forgery & tender manipulation. Read details.
Two arrested in Kanpur for Rs 6.6 lakh cyber fraud
Kanpur Cyber Crime Police arrest two men for duping a woman of Rs 6.6 lakh by posing as ATS and NIA officials. Learn how to protect yourself from such scams.
Rs 2.5 Crore Stock Fraud via WhatsApp in Hyderabad
A Hyderabad woman lost Rs 2.5 crore in a fake SEBI-registered app scam run through WhatsApp groups. Learn how the cyber fraud unfolded and how to stay safe from such online investment traps.
Pune officer loses Rs 2 crore in digital arrest scam
A 57-year-old Maharashtra govt officer in Pune was duped of Rs 2.03 crore by fraudsters using a fake Supreme Court warrant in a fabricated money laundering case. Learn how the digital arrest scam unfolded.
Lucknow Police Bust Cyber Gang, 4 Held for Rs 54.6 Lakh Scam
Lucknow Police arrested four members of a cyber fraud gang who posed as police and NIA officers, cheating a pensioner of Rs 54.6 lakh via digital house arrest. Details inside.
Digital Arrest Scam in Ambedkarnagar: Rs 10 Lakh Lost
An elderly man in Ambedkarnagar was kept under 'digital arrest' for 8 days by cyber fraudsters posing as police, who cheated him of Rs 10 lakh. Read how the scam unfolded and learn to stay safe.
Lucknow Senior Falls Victim to 6-Hour 'Digital Arrest' Scam
A retired bank employee in Lucknow was held in a 6-hour 'digital arrest' by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers. Learn how his family's alertness led to a rescue and crucial tips to avoid such scams.
Kolkata Sebi, RBI Online Fraud: Police Issue Warning
Kolkata Police warns of rising online fraud using fake Sebi & RBI identities. Learn how scammers operate on social media and how to protect your investments.
Man duped of ₹14.65 lakh in fake RBI currency scam
A Pune-based share market consultant was cheated of ₹14.65 lakh by men posing as RBI officials, promising to turn black paper into real notes. Matunga police have registered an FIR. Read the full story.
Ajmer Man Loses Rs 57 Lakh to CBI Impersonators
A retired official in Ajmer was digitally arrested for 13 days by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers, losing Rs 57 lakh. Learn about the scam and how to protect yourself from such threats.
Extortionist Impersonates Ludhiana SHO, Uses Pakistani Number
A scammer impersonated Inspector Vijay Kumar, SHO of PAU police station, to extort money. The calls originated from a Pakistani number. Police urge public vigilance.
Ludhiana Police to Grill Rs 7 Crore Cyber Fraud Accused
Ludhiana Police will bring a key accused from Gujarat for questioning in a major Rs 7 crore cyber fraud case. The scam involved impersonating a senior police officer. Read for details.
Mumbai: Man, 19, held for posing as railway officer
A 19-year-old man was arrested by Wadala GRP for impersonating a government railway officer using a fake ID card created online. Read the full details of the incident on a CSMT local train.
SEBI Grade A 2025 Admit Card Released for Phase I
SEBI has released the admit card for the Grade A Officer Phase I exam scheduled for January 10, 2026. Download your hall ticket from sebi.gov.in now to avoid last-minute issues.
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