Mumbai woman loses ₹3.75 crore in virtual hearing scam
A Mumbai woman was cheated of ₹3.75 crore in a sophisticated online fraud where scammers impersonated Supreme Court Justice DY Chandrachud. The cybercrime involved fake virtual court hearings.
A Mumbai woman was cheated of ₹3.75 crore in a sophisticated online fraud where scammers impersonated Supreme Court Justice DY Chandrachud. The cybercrime involved fake virtual court hearings.
Mumbai Police files FIR after a SIM card issued to Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar was misused to impersonate a public servant. Details on the investigation and political reactions inside.
Delhi Police cracks down on a major international cyber fraud syndicate, arresting 10 and uncovering scams worth over Rs 50 crore. Read the full investigation details.
A Mumbai woman was swindled of Rs 3.71 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber fraud. The accused impersonated a senior police official and even 'Justice Chandrachud'. Read how the scam unfolded.
A 68-year-old Mumbai woman was cheated of Rs 3.75 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam involving a fake virtual court and a man posing as 'Justice Chandrachud'. Read how the cyber police are investigating.
A 72-year-old retired banker from Moga was defrauded of Rs 43 lakh in a sophisticated cyber scam involving fake CBI and customs officials. Police have registered an FIR. Learn how to protect yourself.
Bollywood actor Kriti Kharbanda alerts fans about a fake WhatsApp account impersonating her. She urges caution as identity theft cases rise among celebrities. Read more.
A Lucknow woman was duped of Rs 23.33 lakh by cyber criminals who used a fake gift and CBI impersonation to keep her under digital arrest for nearly a month. Police warn against such threats.
A special court in Indore convicts 13 for impersonation and cheating in the 2011 MP PMT exam. The CBI-uncovered fraud involved a network of candidates, impersonators, and middlemen. Read the full details.
A 77-year-old woman in Hyderabad was cheated of Rs 1.8 crore in a nine-month cyber fraud involving fake lottery promises, forged RBI documents, and impersonation of Mukesh Ambani. Police have registered a case.
A dramatic police chase in Sirmaur ended with the arrest of a man impersonating a senior officer and the seizure of multiple firearms. Read the full details of the incident near Renuka Ji temple.
The NTA will implement facial recognition-based verification for major exams like NEET-UG and JEE-Main from 2026, following a successful 2025 pilot. This aims to prevent impersonation and enhance exam security. Read more about the new measures.
A 64-year-old retired UHBVNL superintendent in Panchkula was cheated of Rs 7.75 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI and court officials. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial safety tips to protect yourself from such cybercrime.
A 69-year-old retired engineer in Pune was defrauded of Rs 1.07 crore by cybercriminals impersonating Mumbai Crime Branch officers. Learn how the elaborate scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Gujarat University Police register an impersonation case against a Patan farmer who posed as a PSI to misuse police machinery for extortion. Details of the scam revealed.
An 82-year-old woman in Mumbai was swindled of Rs 5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as ED officials who threatened her with arrest over a WhatsApp video call. Read the full details of the sophisticated scam.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission takes strict action against four candidates for impersonation and cheating in the Assistant Teacher Exam 2025. Read about the cases and the commission's zero-tolerance policy.
A retired ONGC employee in Kolkata lost his life savings to fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police. The cybercrime involved a 4-day 'digital arrest'. Read the full investigation details.
Actress Nivetha Thomas issues a stern warning against AI-generated images misusing her identity, calling it unlawful. She urges public to stop sharing such content. Details inside.
A Mumbai magistrate court reprimanded Cuffe Parade police for failing to follow due process in arresting a man accused of impersonating an IPS officer and cheating a Navy officer of Rs 2.7 lakh. Read the full details.
Bokaro police arrested a man impersonating a CRPF assistant commandant during a routine traffic check. The accused tried to intimidate officers after being stopped for riding without a helmet. Read the full story.
A 75-year-old Lucknow woman was trapped in a terrifying digital arrest by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers. Police intervention saved Rs 1.5 crore. Read the shocking details.
A special CBI court in Indore sentences 10 accused in the Vyapam Patwari exam scam to 5 years rigorous imprisonment. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Madhepura for impersonating a police official and extorting money. A fake ID card was recovered. He claimed he paid Rs 17 lakh for the fake job. Read the full investigation details.
Mumbai police chargesheet reveals a Versova resident's elaborate fake identity scheme for financial gain, not espionage. Key documents and forensic reports cited. Read the full investigation details.
Vishrantwadi police register a cheating case against a 24-year-old from Haryana for appearing as a proxy in a BRO driver exam. Authorities caught the fraud via video recording. Read the full details.
A Pune-based retired officer and his wife were digitally arrested and extorted of Rs 90 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI, police, and RBI officials. Read about the sophisticated scam and how to stay safe.
A CBI court in Gwalior convicts two for impersonation in the 2012 Vyapam scam. Sentenced to 7 years rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 11,000 each. Read the full details.
Patna police arrested two men with counterfeit CBI identity cards near the airport, uncovering a gang that cheated people for over a year. Learn how they operated.
A 62-year-old retired income tax officer in Ulhasnagar was cheated of her life savings in a fake digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials used video calls & fake RBI notices to intimidate her. Police are investigating.