Srinagar, March 23 (IANS) Enforcement Directorate (ED) zonal office in J&K’s Srinagar said on Monday that it has provisionally attached Rs 16,86 465 as proceeds of crime generated through deception of innocent victims through so-called digital arrest. A press release by ED said that the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Srinagar Zonal Office, has provisionally attached Proceeds of Crime amounting to Rs. 16,86,465/- under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 20…
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Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 71-year-old retired officer from Mumbai’s Dadar area was allegedly duped of Rs 1.05 crore after being kept under digital arrest by fraudsters for 10 days. The accused, posing as officials from government agencies, created an atmosphere of fear and psychological pressure to carry out the crime. According to Mumbai Police, the victim, identified as Shreyas Paralikar, received a call from an unknown number on March 4. The caller introdu…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Union government, on Tuesday, cautioned citizens against a cyber fraud being perpetrated by scamsters using fake notices from “Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)” or “Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)” that warn phone customers about possible SIM card blockage. Issuing a factcheck to declare such notices from “BSNL” and “TRAI” as fake, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) advised citizens to exercise caution and not fall in the trap of scamsters, who migh…
Jaipur, March 5 (IANS) In view of the rising incidents of cybercrime in the state, the Cyber Crime Wing of Rajasthan Police has issued a special public advisory warning people about fraudsters posing as officials of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and other investigative agencies.Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) V.K. Singh said cybercriminals are targeting citizens by impersonating officials and threatening them with legal action to extort money.Superintendent…
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released a consultation paper on ‘Review of the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations 2024,’ proposing to refine the rating scale by introducing additional half-star levels.As a significant proportion of data consumption occurs inside buildings especially after the deployment of advanced mobile technologies such as 4G and 5G, making in-building digital connectivity a critical determinant of User …
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) As new technologies redefine the communications landscape, it is essential that we put in place the right regulatory guardrails to foster innovation while preserving fairness, transparency and public interest, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday.Congratulating the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on its 29th Foundation Day, the minister underscored its role as a bedrock institution ensuring fairness, equity, and a level playing fiel…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday released recommendations on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in the frequency bands identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT).These recommendations are based on the comments received from stakeholders during the consultation process, and further analysis.According to them, entire available spectrum in the 600 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz and 26…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday said that 7,31,120 notices were issued to unregistered telemarketers (UTMs) found in violation of Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) norms in 2025.As part of progressive enforcement measures, 4,73,075 entities were subjected to one-month communication restrictions, while 89,936 repeat offenders faced six-month communication caps, it informed.In addition, 1,84,482 telecom resources were disconnected during…
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has apprehended six accused in three cases of cyber fraud involving over Rs 16 crore, during an operation conducted in Kerala and Bengaluru. TGCSB director Shikha Goel said on Tuesday that TGCSB organised a coordinated operation as part of its ongoing investigation into cybercrimes and to apprehend the accused individuals involved.Two teams were dispatched to Kerala, and one team to Bengaluru. They successfully apprehended six …
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday said it has sought the intervention of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to issue appropriate directions to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for addressing non-availability of the mobile network connectivity on several stretches of National Highways.As part of a comprehensive assessment undertaken by NHAI, 424 locations covering about 1,750 km across the…