PAU Expert on Digital Fraud Prevention and Legal Remedies
An expert lecture at Punjab Agricultural University emphasized prevention and legal remedies for digital fraud, covering phishing, OTP scams, and consumer protection laws.
Category : Cybersecurity
Retired Official Loses Rs 16 Lakh in 11-Day Digital Arrest Scam
A retired government employee in Lucknow was confined for 11 days by cyber fraudsters posing as ED officials, who extorted Rs 16 lakh. Police are investigating the digital arrest scam.
Noida Digital Arrest Scams: Rs 2 Crore Lost in Three Cases
Noida police have registered three cases of digital arrest scams from February to March, with victims, including senior citizens, cheated of approximately Rs 2 crore. Fraudsters posed as officials to intimidate and extort money via video calls.
Pune Shopkeeper Loses Rs 2.76 Lakh in RTO Scam
A 57-year-old shopkeeper in Pune was cheated of Rs 2.76 lakh after clicking a fake RTO challan link. Police have registered an FIR, warning about remote access software used by fraudsters.
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Mumbai Café Owner Duped of Rs 34.6 Lakh in Trading Fraud
A 45-year-old tea café owner from Ghatkopar, Mumbai, was defrauded of Rs 34.6 lakh in an online share trading scam after being lured by a social media investment group. The incident occurred between December 2025 and March 2026.
Karnataka Digital-Arrest Fraud Losses Hit Rs 11.6 Crore in 2026
Karnataka has suffered Rs 11.6 crore in digital-arrest fraud losses in the first 59 days of 2026, with only 2.2% recovered. The state's three-year total exceeds Rs 468 crore, highlighting a growing cybercrime crisis despite government efforts.
Mumbai Teacher Duped of Rs 42.3 Lakh in Online Trading Scam
A 51-year-old school teacher from Mazgaon was allegedly defrauded of Rs 42.3 lakh after being lured by a social media ad promising high stock market returns. The scam involved a fake trading app and WhatsApp group manipulation.
Pune Army Officer Loses Rs 40 Lakh in Forex Trading Scam
A 51-year-old Army officer from Wanowrie, Pune, was defrauded of Rs 40 lakh by online scammers promising high returns on forex trading investments. The fraud occurred between September and December last year.
Colonel Loses Rs 12 Lakh in Chandigarh Cyber Fraud
A retired Colonel in Chandigarh was defrauded of Rs 12 lakh after downloading a malicious APK file. Cyber police have registered a case but no arrests made yet.
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Ahmedabad Police Bust Illegal Call Centre, Arrest Four for Fraud
Ahmedabad cybercrime police raided an illegal call centre on New CG Road, arresting four individuals for allegedly defrauding Canadian citizens through fake tax agency calls and seizing electronic equipment.
Ex-Servicemen Duped of Rs 41 Lakh in Amritsar Cyber Frauds
Two ex-servicemen in Amritsar were cheated of over Rs 41 lakh in separate cyber fraud cases involving phishing and digital arrest scams, with police registering FIRs and launching investigations.
Bengaluru Woman Loses Rs 38 Lakh in 'Digital Arrest' Cyber Scam
A Bengaluru homemaker was threatened with arrest and shooting by fraudsters posing as national security officials, coercing her into transferring Rs 38 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud case.
Jamnagar Cyber Police Bust Rs 3.9 Crore Fraud, Six Accused
Jamnagar cybercrime police have registered a case against six individuals for a multi-crore cyber fraud involving over Rs 3.9 crore in suspicious transactions through a single bank account.
Rajkot Trader Loses Rs 20 Lakh in Cyber Banking Fraud
A 26-year-old agricultural trader in Rajkot files a cyber fraud complaint after unknown hackers siphon nearly Rs 20 lakh from his firm's bank account through unauthorized access and OTP manipulation.
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Yaksh App Helps UP Police Crack Robbery Case in Hours
The Yaksh App, launched by CM Yogi Adityanath, enabled UP Police to identify and arrest three robbery suspects in Jaunpur within hours using digital tools and criminal databases.
MP Police Busts Rs 15 Crore Cybercrime Network with 180 Mule Accounts
Madhya Pradesh police uncovered a network of 180 mule bank accounts used to route nearly Rs 15 crore in illegal transactions linked to cyber fraud, sextortion, and online gaming platforms in Narsinghpur district, arresting 17 suspects.
Cybercriminals Use AI to Weaponize Psychology, Says DGP
Karnataka DGP Pronab Mohanty reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to exploit psychological vulnerabilities, making scams more sophisticated and harder to detect in Bengaluru.
Digital Arrest Scam: Criminals Use Famous Cop Names to Terrify
Cybercriminals are impersonating high-profile police officers like Daya Nayak and Neeraj Kumar in 'digital arrest' scams, using psychological tactics to extort money from victims via video calls and forged documents.
Ahmedabad Police Returns Rs 10.8 Lakh to Cyberfraud Victims
In a significant initiative, Ahmedabad's Isanpur police returned Rs 10.8 lakh to 132 citizens who fell victim to cyberfraud, focusing on small amounts often overlooked in court proceedings.
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Jamnagar Man Loses Rs 56.73 Lakh in Matrimonial Cyber Fraud
A 52-year-old wholesale medical agency owner from Jamnagar was cheated of Rs 56.73 lakh by a gang that lured him through a matrimonial website with a fake international pharmaceutical deal. The fraudsters staged a legitimate transaction to gain his confid
Kochi Police Recover Rs 1 Crore from Digital Arrest Fraud
Kochi cyber police successfully recovered approximately Rs 1.06 crore lost by an elderly man in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' fraud scheme, with funds traced to a bank in Jammu and Kashmir.
DockerGate: Static Analysis for Automated Container Security
Rohit Venkata's DockerGate research uses static analysis to automate Seccomp policy generation, cutting container kernel exposure by up to 40% and addressing security gaps in Docker's default settings.
UAE Warns of Destructive Wiper Malware Cyber Threat
The UAE Cyber Security Council has issued a critical alert about wiper malware, a highly destructive cyber threat that permanently deletes data and cripples systems. Officials urge residents and businesses to strengthen digital defenses.
Pune: Rs 70 Lakh Lost in Online Share Trading Frauds
Two Pune residents, a private firm official and an engineer, collectively lost Rs 70 lakh in separate online share trading frauds. Cases registered with Chatushrungi and Kharadi police highlight sophisticated investment scams.
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Indore Police Warns of Rising Cyber Frauds During ITR Filing
Indore authorities caution taxpayers about a surge in cyber frauds linked to ITR filing and tax refunds. Fraudsters use fake messages and emails to steal sensitive financial information.
Digital Arrest Scam in Bengaluru Using Fake Police ID
A woman in Bengaluru was targeted by fraudsters attempting a digital arrest by impersonating police and falsely accusing her mother of illegal activities.
BMTC Driver Loses Rs 2.3 Lakh in Cyber Fraud in Bengaluru
A BMTC driver in Bengaluru lost Rs 2.3 lakh after clicking a suspicious link while searching for transport services online. Police have registered a case under IT Act and BNS.
FBI Probes Malware in Steam Games, Asks Victims to Come Forward
The FBI is investigating malware embedded in games on Steam, targeting users from May 2024 to January 2026. Victims are urged to report infections for potential restitution and services.
Two Arrested in Rourkela Cybercrime Operation Kavach
Jhirpani police in Rourkela have arrested two individuals for operating mule bank accounts used in online frauds exceeding Rs 1 crore, as part of Operation Kavach enforcement.
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Navi Mumbai Police Bust Fake Stock Trading Call Centre, Arrest Two
Navi Mumbai Cyber Police and FIU arrested two men for running a fake stock trading call centre that defrauded victims of Rs 1 crore. The operation uncovered links to five national cyber fraud cases.
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