Pune Man Loses ₹2.60 Lakh in Fake RTO Challan Scam
A 45-year-old Katraj resident was duped of ₹2.60 lakh after downloading a malicious APK file disguised as an RTO challan. The fraudsters accessed his phone and siphoned funds from his bank account.
Category : Cybersecurity
Telugu Actress Files Case Against 42 for Online Harassment
A Telugu actress has filed a police complaint in Hyderabad alleging sustained online harassment by 42 individuals after she spoke about women's clothing freedom.
Delhi Police Busts China Cybercrime Ring, 8 Held
Delhi Police arrested eight individuals linked to a China-based cybercrime syndicate. The racket involved over 600 complaints and suspicious transactions worth nearly Rs 15 crore.
Panchkula Police Alert on Fake E-Challan SMS Scams
Panchkula police issue urgent cyber safety advisory about fake e-challan messages circulating via SMS and WhatsApp. Scammers use fraudulent links to steal banking details.
Milkman Arrested in Lucknow for Rs 1.92 Crore Cyber Fraud
Lucknow Cyber Crime Police arrested a 34-year-old man for running a pan-India cyber fraud racket that duped over 50 people, including a businessman of Rs 1.92 crore through fake investment schemes.
Lucknow Police Launches Cyber Awareness Drive with Piramal Finance
Lucknow Police and Piramal Finance launch a 15-day campaign to educate citizens on cyber fraud prevention through street plays and social media outreach.
Gujarat Cyber Cell Busts Rs 8.45 Crore Stock Fraud Gang
Gandhinagar's Cyber Excellence Cell arrests two gang members who cheated investors nationwide using fake SEBI-registered firm 'Premji Invest' on WhatsApp, with 22 complaints across 9 states.
Four Arrested in Rs 460 Crore Stock Market Cyber Fraud
Gujarat CID's Cyber Centre arrests four men for allegedly running a massive stock market investment scam that duped investors across multiple states using fake apps and WhatsApp groups.
Surat Police Busts Rs 2,000 Crore Cybercrime Racket
Surat police uncovered a massive international cybercrime operation laundering over Rs 2,000 crore through digital frauds, arresting four individuals and tracing 44 mule accounts.
Gujarat Cyber Police Bust Rs 35.4 Crore Investment Fraud, Arrest 9
Gujarat's Cyber Centre of Excellence cracks down on four major investment fraud cases, arresting nine individuals. The scams, totaling Rs 35.4 crore, reveal a nationwide network with complaints from 22 states and 5 UTs involving over Rs 564 crore.
Shivamogga DC Targeted by WhatsApp Scammers
Cyber criminals created a fake WhatsApp Business account in the name of Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Prabhuling Kavalikatti, sending fraudulent messages to officials and the public to solicit money and favors.
BEST Worker Duped of Rs 4.16 Lakh in E-Challan Cyber Scam
A 56-year-old BEST electrician in Mumbai lost Rs 4.16 lakh after downloading a malicious APK file disguised as an RTO e-challan. The Dindoshi Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the cyber fraud case.
Udupi Scams: Man Loses Rs 86k, Woman Rs 1.6 Lakh in Fraud
Ashok Kumar from Karkala lost Rs 85,999 after calling a fake bank helpline. In a separate case, a woman from Udupi found Rs 1.6 lakh illegally transferred from her account. Police have registered cases under IT Act and BNS.
Two Arrested in Gujarat for Rs 27 Crore Online Trading Fraud
Gujarat Police's Cyber Excellence Centre arrests two men from Unjha for allegedly cheating victims of Rs 27 crore through fake trading platforms. Investigation reveals links to 128 complaints nationwide involving Rs 88 crore.
Cyber Criminals Cheat Educated Couple: A Warning
An educated couple fell victim to sophisticated cyber fraud, losing money to online scammers. This incident highlights the growing threat of digital crime in India.
CloudSEK Gets $10M from US State Fund, First Indian Firm
Bengaluru's CloudSEK raises $10 million from Connecticut Innovations, marking the first US state fund investment in an Indian cybersecurity company. Funds will fuel US expansion and job creation.
Gurgaon Cybercrime: Complaints Rise But Losses Fall in 2025
Gurgaon saw a 6% increase in cybercrime complaints in 2025, but financial losses dropped by Rs 102 crore due to faster police action and bank coordination.
ITBP Officer Loses Rs 51 Lakh in Trading Scam
A 33-year-old ITBP officer from Noida lost Rs 51 lakh in an online trading scam that started on WhatsApp and moved to Telegram. Police have filed an FIR and investigation is ongoing.
Delhi Senior Loses ₹96 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
An 80-year-old man from Delhi lost his life savings of ₹96 lakh in a digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials duped him via WhatsApp. Learn how to protect yourself from such frauds.
Pune Man Loses Rs46 Lakh in Dating App Investment Scam
A 43-year-old employee of a real estate developer in Pune lost Rs46.33 lakh to cyber fraudsters who lured him through a dating app with promises of high returns on commodity investments.
Kolkata Police Cyber Drive Covers Psychological Impact
Kolkata Police launches comprehensive cyber awareness program covering financial frauds, AI dangers, and psychological effects like VR hangovers and post-digital trauma.
Hyderabad: Investment Fraud Leads Cybercrime Losses
Investment fraud remains the primary cause of financial loss in Hyderabad's cybercrimes, with 12 victims reporting over 1.5 crore lost in 48 hours. Police have booked 16 cases.
NRI Doctors Lose Rs 14.85 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam
Scammers transferred Rs 14.85 crore from an NRI doctor couple to accounts across seven states. Police have frozen Rs 1.41 crore and are investigating the complex money trail.
Bhojpur Police Arrest Two in Online Gaming Fraud
Bhojpur cyber police arrested two individuals for luring people into illegal online gaming, seizing devices and investigating daily transactions worth lakhs.
Bokaro Police Bust Cyber Fraud Racket, Arrest Six
Bokaro district police arrested six Bihar natives from a Chira Chas apartment for cyber fraud. Police recovered 13 smartphones, cash, SIM cards, and transaction notebooks in the raid.
Three More Arrested in Bhubaneswar Cybercrime Syndicate
Bhubaneswar police arrested three more members of an interstate cybercrime gang from Bihar. The syndicate allegedly duped victims through gift vouchers, lottery scams, and instant loan schemes.
Vizag Credit Card Fraud: Silent Scams Steal Lakhs
Cyber criminals in Visakhapatnam are draining credit cards without victims sharing OTPs. Over 20 cases reported with losses exceeding ₹10 lakh. Police warn about malicious APK files and fake offers.
UK Investigates X Over Grok AI Deepfake Images
Britain's Ofcom launches formal probe into X's Grok AI chatbot for allegedly creating illegal intimate deepfakes, amid growing international scrutiny and political pressure.
Google emails kids about removing parental supervision
Child safety advocate Melissa McKay criticises Google for directly emailing her 12-year-old son about disabling parental controls, sparking a major debate on tech ethics and children's online safety.
India's New Cybersecurity Rules for Smartphones & Key News
Key updates for Jan 13, 2026: India plans stricter cybersecurity for smartphones, new US Ambassador assumes charge, Iran protests continue, and more national & international news.
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