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Surat: Two men arrested for extorting fair price shop owners
SOG arrests two men in Surat for allegedly extorting Rs 1.80 lakh from fair price shop owners by threatening social media defamation over false black marketing claims. Details inside.
Mangaluru: Rs 51.8 Lakh Lost in WhatsApp Stock Scam
A victim in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 51.8 lakh in a sophisticated stock investment scam run via WhatsApp and a fake app. Police have registered a case. Learn how to spot such cyber fraud.
Doctor extorted of Rs 2.9 lakh in cyber fraud in Lucknow
A young doctor in Lucknow's Indiranagar was cheated of nearly Rs 3 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as police officers, threatening to make a nude video viral. Read how the scam unfolded and what police are doing.
Surat trader loses Rs 29 lakh in APK fraud
A Surat textile trader was defrauded of Rs 29 lakh after cybercriminals sent a malicious APK file disguised as a GST requirement. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from similar cyber fraud.
Gujarat Cybercrime Losses Hit Rs 565 Crore
Gujarat, with over 1 crore investors, faces a surge in cyber fraud. Investment scams lead to massive losses. Learn about the top fraud categories and how to stay safe.
Gujarat Cybercrime: Fake ID, OTP Frauds Top 2025 List
In 2025, Gujarat's cybercrime helpline received 1.61 lakh complaints, with fake identity, OTP, and online shopping frauds making up nearly half. Total losses estimated at nearly Rs 994 crore. Read the full report.
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.
Gurgaon Sees Major Drop in Cyber Fraud Financial Losses
Gurgaon's cyber fraud losses fell from Rs 387.96 crore in 2024 to Rs 281.99 crore in 2025. Police credit enhanced surveillance and public awareness. Learn how to protect yourself.
Rajasthan: 1357 cybercrime cases, just 4 convictions
Rajasthan faces a cybercrime justice crisis with only 4 convictions out of 1,357 cases registered in two years. Experts cite weak investigations and poor digital evidence handling. Read more.
Gujarat Digital Arrest Scams Swindle Rs 77 Crore in 2025
A Gandhinagar doctor lost Rs 19.3 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Gujarat sees nearly 500 such complaints in 2025, with total losses nearing Rs 77 crore. Learn how to protect yourself.
Indian AI Startup Giga Targeted in $3M Crypto Extortion
Giga AI's CEO Varun Vummadi exposes a $3 million crypto extortion plot using stolen data. The incident follows a $61M funding round and previous employee allegations. Read the full story.
MP Police probe rape case against BJP councillor's husband
Madhya Pradesh police investigate a woman's complaint alleging rape and blackmail by a BJP councillor's husband in Satna. A viral video shows the accused dismissing her threats. No arrest made yet.
Cybercrime Epidemic: Rs 23,000 Cr Lost, CBI Steps In
India faces a cybercrime surge with Rs 23,000 crore lost in 2024. CBI launches a national probe into digital arrests and transnational scams. Learn about the threats and new countermeasures.
Ahmedabad: Rs 12 Lakh Lost in WhatsApp Stock Scam
A Naroda resident was cheated of Rs 12.06 lakh after being lured into a fake share trading app via a WhatsApp group. The cybercrime police are investigating. Learn how to spot such scams.
Assam Girl Attempts Suicide After Blackmail, Videos Leaked
A 17-year-old in Assam's Cachar was driven to attempt suicide after a youth leaked explicit videos, blackmailed her, and threatened acid attacks. Police have launched a manhunt.
Hazaribag police bust cyber fraud racket, arrest 4
Hazaribag police arrested four men for running a cyber fraud and sextortion racket using fake escort services. The operation led to the seizure of phones, SIMs, and bank cards. Read the full details.
Woman arrested for honey-trap blackmail in Dewas, demanded Rs 50 lakh
Dewas police arrested a woman for allegedly honey-trapping a man and demanding Rs 50 lakh cash and a share of his land. The accused was sent for medical examination. Read the full details.
Bengaluru Police Book Social Media Handles for Lewd Content
Bengaluru Cybercrime Police have registered a case against social media handles promoting explicit content. The complaint was filed by a city-based activist. Read more.
3 arrested in Noida for blackmailing couples, mobile theft
Noida police arrest three men for blackmailing couples in parks and snatching mobiles. Gang used photos for extortion. Details on modus operandi and recoveries inside.
Deaf-mute woman exposes 16-year sexual abuse in Mumbai
A deaf and mute woman in Mumbai courageously reports serial sexual assault and blackmail after 16 years, prompted by another victim's suicide attempt. Read her harrowing story.
Kolkata woman files police complaint over photo blackmail
A South Kolkata woman accuses a Purulia resident of capturing & distributing private photos to demand sexual favours & money. She filed a complaint at Bansdroni Police Station.
Patna woman files rape, blackmail case against videographer
A married woman in Patna accuses a videographer of rape and blackmail after he allegedly edited her photos. Police have registered a case. Read the full details.
Nagpur Doctor Honeytrapped, Extorted of ₹1.78 Lakh
A senior Nagpur doctor was lured, filmed nude, and blackmailed for ₹1.78 lakh by a gang. Police arrested 7, including a woman journalist. Read the shocking details.
Ahmedabad Police Save Elderly Man from Rs 1.43 Cr Cyber Fraud
Ahmedabad cybercrime police prevented a massive Rs 1.43 crore scam by rescuing an elderly man under 'digital arrest.' Read how quick action and bank coordination stopped the fraud.
Bengaluru Students, Electrician Held for Rape, Blackmail
Two college students and an electrician arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old and blackmailing her with a secret video. Police urge victims to speak up.
Kanpur: Rs 2.5 Crore Scam, AI-Edited Photo Blackmail
A Kanpur man lost Rs 2.5 crore to fraudsters who lured him with investment promises, then threatened to post AI-edited photos. An FIR has been registered. Read the shocking details.
Bengaluru: 3 held for gang-rape, blackmail of student
Three men, including two college students, arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old and blackmailing her with a secret video. Police urge victims to speak up.
Bengaluru student gang-raped, blackmailed by boyfriend
Karnataka police arrest three men, including the victim's boyfriend, for allegedly gang-raping and blackmailing a Bengaluru college student using a secret video. Read the shocking details.
Three held for gang rape, blackmail of student in Bengaluru
Bengaluru police arrest three men for allegedly gang-raping and blackmailing a student. Vikas (25), Prashant (19), and Chetan (28) are in custody. Read the shocking details.
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