Cyberfraud Crackdown in Sundargarh: Mule Accounts Frozen
Police in Sundargarh district filed 10 cyberfraud cases, identifying 11 accused and freezing accounts linked to Rs 63.85 lakh in fraudulent transactions as part of Operation Cyber Kawach.
Category : Cybersecurity
Silchar Man Held for AI Fake Video Blackmail
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly creating and circulating a fake obscene video using AI tools to blackmail a woman in Assam. Police seized devices for forensic analysis.
Shivamogga Police Dismantle Rs 82 Crore Mule Account Racket
Shivamogga CEN police arrested three individuals for operating a sophisticated mule account syndicate that defrauded victims of Rs 82 crore across India. The investigation uncovered 352 criminal cases linked to 15 bank accounts.
Mangaluru Police Bust Cyber Fraud Network, Arrest 6
Mangaluru CEN police arrested six suspects for operating a large-scale cyber fraud network using 'mule accounts' and OTPs, with transactions reaching Rs 2 crore in a single day.
Hyderabad Senior Loses Rs 20 Lakh in CBI Digital Arrest Scam
A 76-year-old retired engineer from Hyderabad was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 20 lakh by criminals posing as CBI officers in a sophisticated digital arrest scam involving forged Supreme Court documents.
Six Arrested in Rs 2 Crore Cyber Fraud, Police Seize Devices
In a major cyber fraud bust, Karnataka police arrested six individuals for a Rs 2 crore scam in a single day, recovering mobile phones, laptops, and bank documents.
WhatsApp Tests SIM-Binding in India After DoT Cybersecurity Order
WhatsApp has initiated testing of SIM-binding functionality in India, complying with a Department of Telecommunications directive aimed at combating rising cyber fraud through messenger apps.
Spl VPN Hits 2M Downloads, AI Auto-Selects Servers for 500K Users
Spl VPN has surpassed 2 million downloads globally and now integrates AI to automate server selection for its 500,000 daily active users, enhancing speed and security.
Microsoft Teams Security Alert: CERT-In Issues High-Severity Warning
The Indian government has issued a high-priority security warning for Microsoft Teams users due to an 'Improper Access Control' vulnerability. Hackers could exploit this flaw to access private meetings, chats, and files, posing a significant data breach r
CBI ASI Duped of Rs 69,598 via WhatsApp APK File Scam
A CBI assistant sub-inspector in Chandigarh was defrauded of Rs 69,598 through unauthorized bank transactions after receiving a suspicious WhatsApp message with an APK file. The Bureau has registered a case against unknown hackers.
OpenAI Boosts Safety After Canada School Shooting
OpenAI has announced new safety measures, including content moderation and AI misuse prevention, in response to the recent school shooting in Canada, aiming to curb harmful content.
Ghaziabad Man Loses Rs 9 Lakh in Facebook Share Trading Scam
A 48-year-old unemployed man from Ghaziabad was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 9 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him with promises of high returns through a fake online share trading platform promoted via Facebook advertisement.
Pune Senior Loses Rs 26 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Scam
A 66-year-old retired defence personnel in Pune was defrauded of Rs 26.1 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Mumbai crime branch officers, threatening arrest in a fake money laundering case.
Pune Senior Loses Rs 1.5 Crore in Online Trading Scam
A 75-year-old retired manager in Pune was defrauded of Rs 1.5 crore by cybercriminals who lured him with fake trading tips and manipulated app returns. An FIR has been registered.
Hyderabad Man Loses ₹2.65 Cr in Crypto-Stock Fraud
A 69-year-old Somajiguda businessman was defrauded of ₹2.65 crore in a cryptocurrency and stock investment scam. Hyderabad Cyber Crime police have registered a case under IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections.
Doctor Loses Rs 1.58 Crore in WhatsApp Digital Arrest Scam
A 62-year-old retired doctor from Gorakhpur was digitally arrested and isolated for eight days by cyber fraudsters posing as top enforcement officials, leading to the loss of her entire life savings of Rs 1.58 crore through multiple RTGS transfers.
Navi Mumbai Woman Loses Rs 4.6 Lakh in MGL Gas Bill Scam
A 54-year-old woman from Kharghar was defrauded of Rs 4.6 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Mahanagar Gas Ltd officials in a sophisticated WhatsApp scam. The fraud involved remote mobile hacking and unauthorized bank transfers.
Ahmedabad Senior Loses Rs 55.5 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
An 80-year-old retired woman from Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 55.50 lakh by cybercriminals who placed her under 'digital arrest,' threatening a fake fraud case and coercing transfers over five weeks.
Punjab Cybercrime: Rs 740 Crore Lost in 5 Years (27.02.2026)
Punjab has witnessed a staggering Rs 740 crore lost to cybercrime over the past five years, with authorities reporting a sharp rise in online fraud cases. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and public awaren
Kolkata Cyber Fraud: SIR Exercise Used to Steal Rs 5.3 Lakh
Kolkata Police is investigating a cyber fraud case where scammers used the Election Commission's SIR exercise as bait to trick a resident into installing malicious APK, leading to unauthorized debit of over Rs 5.3 lakh from his bank account.
Navi Mumbai Woman Loses Rs 4.6 Lakh in Gas Bill Cyber Scam
A 54-year-old woman from Kharghar was defrauded of Rs 4.6 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Mahanagar Gas Ltd officials. The scam involved a WhatsApp message and remote mobile hacking.
Bank Account Misused for Cybercrime, Man Gets Death Threats
A Mangaluru man reported to police that his bank account was misused by an acquaintance for cybercrime, leading to multiple complaints and threatening calls demanding money.
France Bank Account Data Breach: 1.2M Records Stolen
France's Ministry of Finance confirms a cyberattack accessed 1.2 million bank account records, including personal details. Authorities warn users of phishing scams and urge vigilance.
Claude Code Security Flaws: RCE and API Key Theft Exposed
Researchers uncover three critical vulnerabilities in Anthropic's Claude Code tool, enabling remote code execution and API key theft via malicious repositories, highlighting AI supply chain threats.
Rourkela Man Held for Mule Account in Rs 3.5 Crore Cyber Fraud
A 43-year-old man in Rourkela was arrested for allegedly running a mule current account that received over Rs 3 crore from suspicious sources, linked to cyber and cryptocurrency fraud schemes.
Man Arrested for Mule Bank Accounts in Online Gaming Fraud
Bhatli police in Bargarh district arrested Chandrakanta Sahu for allegedly using mule bank accounts to facilitate illegal transactions linked to online gaming and cyber fraud. Multiple debit cards and cheque books were seized during the operation.
Govt Official Loses ₹1.26 Crore in Online Investment Scam
A senior Central government official from Vijayawada was defrauded of ₹1.26 crore in an elaborate online investment scam promising massive stock market profits. Cybercrime police are investigating.
Bengaluru Woman Duped of Rs 1.2 Crore in 'Digital Arrest' Fraud
A 60-year-old retired woman in Bengaluru was cheated of Rs 1.2 crore by cybercriminals posing as TRAI, Mumbai crime branch, and CBI officials in a 'digital arrest' scam.
Ahmedabad Woman Finds Rs 4.47 Lakh Fraudulent Loan in Her Name
A 31-year-old woman from Ahmedabad filed a police complaint after a personal loan of Rs 4.47 lakh was fraudulently taken in her name and transferred to another bank account, with recovery agents harassing her for payments.
Vizag Professor Loses Rs 1 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam
A 70-year-old retired professor from Visakhapatnam was digitally arrested and defrauded of over Rs 1 crore by criminals posing as CBI and ED officials, exploiting fears of human trafficking charges.
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