Vikram Bhatt fraud case: Evidence seized, bail denied
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Gurgaon man loses Rs 8 crore in stock market scam
A 54-year-old Gurgaon executive lost Rs 8 crore to a fake investment platform. The scam involved 47 bank accounts across India. Learn how to protect yourself from such fraud.
Two arrested in Chennai for ₹6.58 crore cyber fraud on ex-IFS officer
Chennai cyber crime wing arrests two from Erode in a major online fraud case where a retired forest officer lost ₹6.58 crore. Details on the multi-state investigation inside.
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.
Agra Police bust Rs 100 crore crypto investment scam
Agra cybercrime police uncover a massive Rs 100 crore cryptocurrency fraud. Over 1,500 investors lured via fake website & seminars. Two arrested, probe ongoing. #CryptoScam #Cybercrime
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.
Karnataka Recovers Rs 627 Crore from Cyber Fraudsters
Karnataka police have recovered Rs 627 crore lost to cybercrime in three years, with Rs 470 crore already returned to victims. Learn how to protect yourself and report fraud.
Mysuru man loses Rs 1.8 crore in WhatsApp trading scam
A Mysuru man lost Rs 1.8 crore in a fake trading investment scam after a WhatsApp message. Learn how cybercrooks operate and how to protect yourself from such frauds.
TGCSB Arrests 4 in ₹3 Crore Fake Stock Investment Scam
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrests four, including a drone startup consultant, for a fake stock market scheme that defrauded a Hyderabad businessman of ₹3 crore. Details inside.
ChatGPT helps Bengaluru man stop ₹67 lakh scam loss
A 77-year-old Bengaluru retiree used ChatGPT to uncover a fake IPO scam after losing ₹67.1 lakh. Learn how AI prevented further fraud and what the police are doing.
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.
Mumbai Police crack online investment scam, 7 arrested
Mumbai Police dismantle a major online investment fraud network, arresting 7 and freezing ₹1.5 crore. The scam, promising high returns, duped victims nationwide. Read details.
Falcon Invoice MD arrested in ₹4,215 cr app scam
Amandeep Kumar, MD of Falcon Invoice Discounting, arrested by Telangana CID in a massive fake investment app fraud. Over 7,000 depositors cheated. Learn how to avoid such scams.
Lucknow man loses Rs 15.8L in double cyber fraud
A Lucknow businessman was duped of over Rs 15.8 lakh in a two-part cyber fraud involving a fake investment scheme and impersonators posing as police. Read the full story and learn how to stay safe.
Power, Chemicals, Metals Drive Rs 26.62 Lakh Cr FY26 Investments
India's new investment announcements hit Rs 26.62 lakh crore in Apr-Dec FY26, led by electricity & chemicals. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra attract 50% of proposals. Explore the sectoral & state-wise breakdown.
Bank of Baroda Manager Held for Rs 71 Lakh ATM Fraud
A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
Hyderabad: ₹2.7Cr Lost in Stock Market Scams
Five Hyderabad residents lost over ₹2.7 crore in fake stock trading scams, reporting to police on Jan 1, 2026. Learn how the frauds operated and how to protect yourself.
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.
Pune Manager Loses Rs 70.7 Lakh in Crypto Scam
A 44-year-old manager in Pune's Talegaon MIDC lost Rs 70.7 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam. Cybercrooks promised high returns, then vanished. Read the full story and learn how to stay safe.
Surat Doctor Cheated of Rs 28.93 Lakh in Cyber Fraud
A Surat-based doctor lost Rs 28.93 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as Anand Rathi Securities. The elaborate scam promised high IPO returns. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
Ahmedabad man cheated of Rs 18 lakh in WhatsApp scam
A 39-year-old Ahmedabad man lost Rs 17.9 lakh to cyber fraudsters via a fake WhatsApp stock trading group promising 200% returns. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Delhi doctor loses Rs 22.7 lakh in cyber fraud
A Delhi doctor was cheated of Rs 22.7 lakh in a fake stock trading scam. Police arrested two from Hisar for laundering the money. Read how the fraud unfolded.
Kolkata BLO loses Rs 8.4 lakh savings in cyber fraud
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.
Fake UK travel promise turns into currency scam at Chandigarh airport
A Kaithal youth was cheated at Chandigarh airport with fake US dollars and a forged airline ticket in a bogus UK travel scheme. Police have lodged an FIR. Read the full details.
SBI Sees 16,000 Cyber Frauds, Digital Banking Risks Rise
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.
Gurgaon: 3 held for fake crypto, job scam via social media
Gurgaon police arrested three men for a social media scam luring victims with fake cryptocurrency investments and work-from-home jobs. Over Rs 73,000 was fraudulently transferred. Read the full investigation details.
Mumbai senior loses Rs 1.3 crore in online IPO fraud
A 63-year-old retired banker in Mumbai was cheated of Rs 1.3 crore in a sophisticated online fraud involving fake IPOs promoted via YouTube. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from cybercrime.
Kollam: Rs 15 Lakh Gold Scheme Fraud Case Registered
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.
Two Karnataka men lose over Rs 1 cr in online investment scams
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.
Mumbai senior loses Rs 1.35 cr in online IPO, mutual fund fraud
A 63-year-old retired banker in Mumbai was duped of Rs 1.35 crore in a fake investment scam promoted via YouTube & WhatsApp. Police are investigating. Learn how to stay safe from such cyber fraud.
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