Gandhinagar, July 10 (IANS) The Gujarat Police’s Cyber Centre of Excellence on Friday arrested seven people for allegedly operating an interstate online fraud and extortion racket that targeted customers who purchased sexual enhancement medicines through social media advertisements, with investigators saying the group may have cheated between 4,000 and 5,000 people across the country. The department said the operation dismantled a 15-seat call centre in the Vastral area of Ahmedabad and prevente…
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Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Thursday alleged that a massive fraud amounting to Rs 225 crore has taken place under the state’s Gruha Lakshmi scheme, terming it a case of “state-sponsored cybercrime”, and demanding an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and central cybercrime agencies. Addressing a press conference, Ashoka stated that a massive Rs 225 crore government…
Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra on Saturday alleged large-scale diversion of food grains under the state’s flagship Anna Bhagya scheme, following recent Lokayukta raids in Bengaluru.In a statement, Vijayendra said a joint operation conducted by the Lokayukta at various Food Corporation warehouses in Bengaluru had uncovered the illegal sale of hundreds of quintals of ration rice and ragi meant for beneficiaries of the Anna Bhagya scheme.Addressing Chief Ministe…
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Wednesday alleged that the Mahayuti government came to power in Maharashtra after “buying” the votes of one crore women in the ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ using government money, calling it a “global scam” in which the women were deceived in Maharashtra. The party has demanded a probe by a sitting High Court judge after around 80 lakh women became ineligible to receive benefits under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana post a…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (IANS) A massive cyber fraud racket has surfaced in Kerala, with online scammers allegedly exploiting the soaring popularity of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to run a sophisticated money-making operation through fake social media accounts. In a shocking case that has triggered alarm within government circles, fraudsters created a fake Facebook page titled “Chief Minister VDS” and began demanding a monthly subscription fee of Rs 89 from followers to access the Chief…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actor Ronit Bose Roy is the latest celebrity to become a victim of cybercrime.On Thursday, the ‘Udaan’ actor informed that someone has been reaching out to people, especially girls, using his name and has been asking them for money.He even shared the number and mail ID used by the accused, warning him that he will be facing the consequences of his actions very soon.Ronit further urged the netizens to kindly inform him in case they are approached by anyone like this on his b…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to former IAS officer Anil Tuteja in a corruption case linked to the alleged District Mineral Foundation (DMF) fund scam in Chhattisgarh.A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi granted relief to Tuteja, recording that he has been in custody since April 2024 and that the trial is likely to take considerable time.Taking note of submissions that as many as 85 witnesses are proposed to be examine…
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…
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Actress Ankita Bhargava recently shared a deeply disturbing incident on her social media account. She revealed how her elderly parents almost fell prey to what appeared to be a highly and sophisticatedly planned scam involving two men who allegedly posed as Crime Branch officers from Gujarat.The actress said that the experience has left her shaken and compelled her to warn families, especially those with senior citizens at home, to stay aware.Sharing her experience, Ankita …
Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) Police have arrested 17 people in connection with cyber fraud through the Cash on Delivery mode that is used by many people for ordering products online, the police said on Wednesday. Investigating a case, the Cyber Police department of Kolkata Police arrested 17 people, including nine women, after searching a call centre in Gariahat.The police seized 43 mobile phones, SIM cards, laptops and wireless phones.A police official said that it is not advisable to pay onl…