Panaji, July 20 (IANS) The ED conducted searches at multiple premises across several states in connection with a Rs 2.60 crore “digital arrest” cyber-fraud and seized Rs 1.5 crore, foreign currency valued at Rs 2 crore, jewellery valued at Rs 1.5 crore and costly cars, said an official. During the searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Panaji Zonal Office, Goa, investigators also seized incriminating evidence in the form of digital devices, namely mobile phones and laptops, alon…
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Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday cautioned listed companies and regulated entities against an emerging cyber fraud known as the “Boss Scam”, in which cybercriminals impersonate chief executive officers (CEOs), managing directors (MDs) or other senior officials to trick employees into transferring funds.The advisory comes after the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) flagged a rise in CEO and MD impersonation frauds …
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, the Mumbai Police on Tuesday blew the lid off an organised online racket operating on the pretext of selling health insurance to customers. At least 12 individuals have been apprehended, fake call centres busted, and multiple digital devices recovered from fraudsters. Govandi police in Mumbai busted the gang defrauding people online under the pretext of health insurance policies. The police raided at least three fake call centres in con…
New Delhi/Rajkot, July 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has achieved a significant breakthrough in its crackdown on sophisticated cyber frauds by arresting a key accused from Rajkot, Gujarat, on June 30, 2026. The arrested individual, based in Karnal, Haryana, is linked to a chilling “digital arrest” scam that targeted a senior citizen in Madhya Pradesh, resulting in a loss of Rs 25.65 lakh. The case was originally registered by the State Cyber Crime Police in Bhopal and later …
Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore sub-division on Wednesday registered FIR against persons facilitating cyber fraud through the use of mule accounts.Officials said the Cyber Police Station in Sopore has registered an FIR against individuals allegedly facilitating cyber fraud through the use of mule bank accounts,Officials said on Wednesday that the action was part of an intensified drive to crack down on cyber financial crimes and networks that enable fraudsters to r…
Patna, May 16 (IANS) A cyber fraud incident has triggered concern in Bihar after the mobile number of Rana Randhir Singh, BJP MLA from Madhuban in East Champaran, was allegedly hacked by fraudsters. Soon after gaining access, the accused began sending messages from the MLA’s number to his contacts, demanding money.The messages reportedly read, “I need a small favour—it’s urgent. Could you make an online payment of Rs 28,000?”Along with the request, the fraudsters shared bank account deta…
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Police on Thursday issued a public advisory warning citizens about a surge in cyber fraud attempts being carried out under the pretext of the Central Government’s upcoming digital census initiative. Acting on directives from Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) V.K. Singh, the Cyber Crime Branch cautioned that fraudsters are posing as census officials to extract sensitive personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals.Acc…
Jaipur, March 19 (IANS) Amid rising demand and fears of an LPG cylinder shortage in Rajasthan, cyber fraudsters have intensified efforts to dupe residents, prompting the Rajasthan Police to issue a statewide advisory.The Cyber Crime Branch has cautioned citizens against a surge in online scams linked to gas bookings and subsidy services, acting on the directions of Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma.Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Cyber Crime, Shantanu Kumar Singh, said that fraudster…
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Kolkata Police on Friday issued an advisory cautioning people about possible online forgery, taking advantage of the West Asia situation and the likely impact on gas supplies.A senior officer from the cybercrime division of the city police said that already some cases have been reported about citizens receiving doubtful phone calls, SMS, or WhatsApp messages on this count.In such cases, the fraudsters are contacting the LPG customers by pretending to be Central governmen…
Bhubaneswar, March 9 (IANS) Despite sustained government efforts to raise public awareness, cybercriminals continue to spread their tentacles across the state, duping gullible people and swindling them out of crores of rupees, according to official data. While replying to a query in the Odisha Assembly, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday stated that 4,238 cybercrime cases involving fraud amounting to over Rs 260.61 crore under different heads were registered at police stations across…