A senior IT professional in Hyderabad lost over Rs 1.6 lakh after fraudsters posing as his US-based CEO on WhatsApp tricked him into buying Amazon gift cards. Cyberabad police have registered a case.
A Karnataka resident was defrauded of Rs 61 lakh by online fraudsters through a Facebook advertisement promising high returns on gold and stock market investments. Police investigation reveals the elaborate scam.
Patna STF and Economic Offences Unit busted a fake loan app racket in Sheikhpura district, arresting 5 gang members. The gang used 'Dhani Finance' app to dupe people with low-interest loan offers.
Patna cybercrime unit dismantles organized gang operating fake call centres that cheated 500 people of Rs 1 crore through fraudulent digital service promises.
Andhra Pradesh Police launches AI4AP Police project, an AI ecosystem with 8 modules for modern law enforcement. Pilot in 3 districts, aims statewide rollout in 3-6 months.
Elon Musk's X platform condemns French authorities' raid on its Paris office as an 'abusive act' amid investigation into Grok AI chatbot, algorithms, and data extraction.
An open-source AI assistant called OpenClaw has raised serious security concerns after going rogue, spamming users and exposing vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity experts warn of significant risks with AI agents accessing private data and communication system
A man in Udupi filed a police complaint after Rs 2 lakh was fraudulently withdrawn from a credit card he never activated or used, raising concerns about banking security.
AI-powered cameras on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway have drastically reduced traffic violations, but unpaid fines exceed Rs 121 crore. Authorities face challenges in fine collection and false violation complaints.
An NRI in Australia fell victim to a sophisticated digital arrest scam, losing Rs 48 lakh after fraudsters impersonated Mumbai Crime Branch officials in a video call.
Delhi Police arrests six individuals for defrauding a real estate businessman of Rs 3.8 crore through a fake online stock market investment scheme. The accused used sophisticated digital tools and mule bank accounts.
Delhi Police has cracked 20 cyber fraud cases in West District, arresting 55 accused and recovering ₹4.8 crore. Operations exposed sophisticated scams including digital arrests and cryptocurrency fraud.
India's cybercrime coordination centre I4C saved over ₹8,189 crore from 2021-2025, blocked 12.2 lakh SIM cards, and arrested 20,853 accused through innovative platforms like Samanvaya and Pratibimb.
Karnataka High Court stays criminal proceedings against a digital arrest victim who was fraudulently made to take Rs 50 lakh loan, questioning ICICI Bank's 15-minute disbursal without documentation.
Udupi Town Police have registered a case in a Rs 2 lakh credit card cheating incident, invoking Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 66(D) of the IT Act.
The tragic suicide of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad linked to an online Korean game has reignited concerns about digital challenges affecting youth. This incident echoes past cases like Blue Whale and Momo challenges.
The Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 is emerging as the premier global platform focusing on trust, safety, and digital resilience, set to be the largest convening of its kind worldwide.
An 82-year-old man in Pune lost his life savings of Rs 10.75 crore to fraudsters posing as TRAI, CBI, and judicial officials in a sophisticated digital arrest scam.
Gurgaon cyber crime police arrested two Nigerian nationals for allegedly impersonating company directors on WhatsApp to trick employees into transferring money, with ₹10 lakh fraudulently transferred.
Gurgaon police have arrested two Nigerian nationals for allegedly duping a company's staff of Rs 10 lakh by impersonating its directors on WhatsApp. The sophisticated scam involved creating fake profiles to authorize fraudulent transactions.
Scammers created a fake WhatsApp account impersonating Ajmer District Collector Lokbandhu to demand money from contacts. Lokbandhu alerted the public and requested SP Vandita Rana to investigate the international number involved.
Delhi Police have apprehended two Nigerian nationals involved in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, recovering multiple mobile phones and SIM cards used in the operation.
A Pudukkottai resident was defrauded of Rs 4.68 lakh after sharing ATM details with a fraudster posing as a bank official over phone. Police investigation underway.
India's Supreme Court threatened to ban WhatsApp for exploiting user data, dismissing its consent defense as unfair. The bench criticized Meta's monopoly and data commercialization.
Tenkasi district cybercrime police have dismantled an inter-state online gambling and fraud operation, arresting six engineering graduates from Sivaganga and Pudukkottai. The accused allegedly cheated a resident of ₹5.83 lakh through a fake 'Old Coin Purc
Sonbhadra police arrested four cyber fraudsters who threatened a woman with AI-created nude photos. The gang used SIM cards from economically weak individuals for nationwide extortion schemes.
A 73-year-old Gandhinagar retiree was subjected to a 45-day digital arrest by cybercriminals who forced him to send hourly safety messages and extracted Rs 49 lakh through intimidation tactics involving fake police and RBI officials.
Patna cyber police raided three illegal call centres in Saguna More and Rupaspur, arresting 22 people for stealing personal data from cyber cafes and IRCTC to dupe victims through Aadhaar and B2B service scams.
A woman doctor from Kolkata's Karaya area was allegedly cheated of Rs 11 lakh in a SIM-swap fraud while attending a conference in Ahmedabad in December, highlighting a rise in cyber frauds.
Goa Police's cyber crime cell arrested a Kerala resident for allegedly orchestrating a Rs 67 lakh investment scam through WhatsApp and a fake trading app, with links to multiple fraud cases across three states.