Category : Cybersecurity


Ahmedabad UPI Scam: 3 Biz Owners Lose Rs 1.39 Lakh

Three small business owners in Ahmedabad were cheated of Rs 1.39 lakh by fraudsters posing as UPI payment company representatives. Police are investigating potential links to an organised cyber fraud network.

Pune Senior Loses Rs 84 Lakh in Online Trading Scam

A 62-year-old retired manager from Pune's Dhankawadi was defrauded of Rs 84 lakh by online scammers promising lucrative returns through share trading. The victim was lured via a social messaging group.

Ahmedabad Man Loses Rs 10.7 Lakh in WhatsApp APK Scam

A 50-year-old accountant in Ahmedabad lost Rs 10.7 lakh after installing a malicious 'RTO E-challan.apk' file sent via WhatsApp, which gave cybercriminals remote access to steal banking credentials and intercept OTPs.

Surat Man Duped of Rs 1.63 Crore in Cyber Fraud

A 62-year-old business consultant in Surat was defrauded of Rs 1.63 crore in a cyber scam promising high returns through a fake gold mining trading scheme. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Pawan Ruia Arrested in Kolkata Over Interstate Cyber Fraud

Businessman Pawan Ruia was arrested by Bengal Police's Cyber Crime Wing in connection with a large interstate investment fraud involving 1,379 cases nationwide. The arrest followed a Calcutta High Court order vacating protection for Ruia and his family.

Vizag Senior Loses ₹85 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam

A 75-year-old man in Visakhapatnam was defrauded of nearly ₹85 lakh after scammers posing as Mumbai police threatened him with arrest in a fake money-laundering case, highlighting rising cybercrime targeting elderly citizens.

Pune Teche Loses Rs 69 Lakh in Crypto Scam

A 48-year-old IT professional from Lohegaon, Pune, was defrauded of Rs 69 lakh by online scammers promising high returns on cryptocurrency investments. The Pune cyber police have registered an FIR after the victim's complaint.

Former Haryana DGP's WhatsApp Account Hacked

The WhatsApp account of former Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) has been compromised, raising serious cybersecurity concerns. Authorities are investigating the breach, which highlights vulnerabilities in digital communication for high-profile indi

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