US Suspends 6,900 Borrowers in $400M COVID Loan Fraud
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
Major UAE banks will stop sending OTPs via SMS for online card payments from January 6, 2026. Learn about the new in-app approval system and how to prepare for this security upgrade.
UAE banks will stop SMS OTPs for online payments from Jan 6, 2026. Switch to in-app biometric approval now to avoid transaction declines. A major security upgrade.
Major UAE banks will stop sending OTPs via SMS for online payments from January 2026. Learn about the new in-app authentication system, why it's safer, and how residents must prepare.
The US Department of Justice has arrested 100 individuals in Minnesota, including many of Somali descent, in one of the biggest medical fraud crackdowns. Pam Bondi thanked the journalist who exposed the scam. Read the shocking details.
Washington state childcare centers face fraud allegations after a Minnesota probe. Investigators question taxpayer fund use in Somali-language facilities. Read the full report.
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.
A retired MSEDCL official from Baramati lost Rs 28 lakh in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posed as police, staged a fake Supreme Court hearing. Read how the cybercrime unfolded.
A heated online debate between US VP JD Vance and journalist Mehdi Hasan ignites over alleged $250M fraud in Minnesota's Somali community, linking it to immigration. FBI probes deepen.
Mahayuti alliance's seat-sharing talks for Thane city are stuck over nearly 10 seats. BJP workers demand more seats, causing unease. Final decision expected Monday. Read the latest updates.
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
A viral investigation alleges up to $8 billion in taxpayer funds lost to fraud in Minnesota's welfare programs. Elon Musk calls for prosecution. Read the shocking details.
An Ahmedabad trader faces criminal breach of trust charges for allegedly defrauding a garment supplier of Rs 91.47 lakh. The supplier claims a long-standing business relationship turned sour. Read the full details.
Two Ahmedabad industrialists face cheating charges for allegedly defrauding a steel trading firm of Rs 1.29 crore. Read the full details of the bounced cheques and unpaid orders.
PIB and SBI warn of a new SMS/WhatsApp scam luring users with fake reward APK files. Learn how to stay safe as RBI reports a 194% surge in bank fraud value.
Punjab National Bank reports a massive ₹2,434 crore borrowal fraud to RBI involving former promoters of Srei Equipment and Srei Infrastructure Finance. Get the latest details.
A Mumbai model has accused a Malad neighbour of defrauding her of Rs 35 lakh, exploiting her after a suicide attempt. Bangur Nagar Police are investigating the complex case. Read the full story.
A Malad politician allegedly defrauded a model of Rs 35 lakh, promising help in a legal case and business investment. Police have registered an FIR. Read the full details.
SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
Delhi faces a cybercrime surge with Rs 100+ crore stolen in 2025. Learn about digital arrest scams, OTP frauds, and how to protect yourself at the TOI Townhall.
State Bank of India reported nearly 16,000 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024 to Oct 2025, with losses exceeding ₹118 crore. Discover the state-wise breakdown and expert insights on digital banking risks.
Southern Railway introduces OTP authentication for tatkal bookings on five key trains from Chennai to curb misuse. Learn which trains are affected and how it enhances transparency.
A Vadodara man with 14 criminal cases conned over 100 parents & staff of Santram School, Nadiad, using fake WhatsApp identities. Police reveal his 'jugadu' method. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
SIM swap fraud can drain your bank account. Learn how to lock your SIM card with a PIN in 4 simple steps to protect your OTPs, UPI, and digital identity. Act now!
Kollam East police register a fraud case after a private institution fails to return Rs 15 lakh deposited under a gold scheme. The action follows intervention by the State Human Rights Commission. Read the full details.
A former lecturer in Mangaluru lost Rs 85.6 lakh, while a Brahmavar man lost Rs 15.9 lakh in fake online investment schemes promoted on Instagram. Police have registered cases.
A former lecturer in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 85.68 lakh in a share market investment scam. The fraudsters later demanded a 'service tax' to release his funds. Read the full story of this shocking financial fraud.
The arrest of BlueChip Group's Ravindra Soni via a food delivery sting highlights a new era of Indian policing. Discover how OTPs, FASTag data, and app logs are cracking down on cybercrime.
Alert Punjab National Bank officials in Lucknow rescued a 75-year-old woman from a digital arrest scam, preventing a ₹1.13 crore loss. Learn how vigilance and timely police action foiled the cyber fraudsters.
A 23-year-old from Udupi lost Rs 55,000 after ordering a graphic card via a fraudulent Facebook ad. Police are investigating the online fraud case. Stay alert to such scams.