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ED says cases of bank fraud declined after investigations
The federal agency said ₹80,000 crore assets out of ₹1.54 crore attached by ED are related to bank fraud cases.
Published on May 06, 2025 10:43 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, New Delhi
CBI arrests two key operatives linked to digital arrest syndicate that duped man of ₹7.67 crore
This scam involves criminals impersonating law enforcement officials to intimidate and trap victims. Believing they are under official investigation, victims are virtually “detained”—monitored and manipulated into transferring money under the guise of legal compliance
Published on May 06, 2025 07:32 AM IST
Seeking course upgrade, cyber security student loses ₹1.86L in online fraud
The victim, Pratik Bose, an engineer and resident of Georgetown area, is currently pursuing his master’s degree in cyber security from a private university in Massachusetts. The matter came to light after his mother, Reena Bose, filed a police complaint at the George Town police station on his behalf.
Updated on May 05, 2025 09:18 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Retd Swedish varsity prof duped of ₹12 lakh
The professor’s 90-year-old father used to work at ONGC and the frauds siphoned off the money from his account after gaining access to his mobile phone under the pretext of updating his medical insurance records
Published on May 03, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Cyber frauds dupe 77-year-old teacher, collect ₹76L in person
This is a unique case where the cyber frauds have actually come to collect the money in cash, said police
Published on May 01, 2025 08:24 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi, Mumbai: A 77-year-old Retired Teacher From Mahim Was Duped Of ₹76.50 Lakh By Cyber Frauds Posing As Central Bureau Of Investigation (cbi) And Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India (trai) Officials, According To The Police. In A First-of-its-kind Case, The Accused Convinced The Victim To Meet Them And Extorted The Cash In Person. The Central Cyber Police Registered A Case Against Unknown People For Extortion And Forgery On Tuesday.
Rajasthan Police cautions NEET aspirants not to fall for paper leak fraud
Rajasthan Police cautions NEET aspirants not to fall for paper leak fraud
Published on May 01, 2025 12:18 AM IST
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5 cyber frauds from Jaipur, Thane arrested
Police said the accused have conspired to dupe several people across the country to the tune of ₹30 crore.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrest two in ₹66.63 lakh cyber fraud linked to Dubai-based network
The incident was reported last week and consequently, an arrest was made on Saturday, a day after the case was reported
Published on Apr 26, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Mulund-based CA loses ₹97 lakh to online share trading fraud
In October 2024, encouraged by the seemingly credible activity, the victim expressed interest in investing. Mehta instructed him to download a trading application named ‘R Gara’ from the Play Store. Trusting the process, he registered on the app by submitting personal details and documents, and subsequently shared his bank information
Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:04 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Five cases of cyber fraud worth ₹35 lakh lodged in Pune
Vivek Masal, deputy commissioner of police (EOW and cybercrime), appealed to the citizens to be vigilant when transacting online and requested the end users to verify the credentials before financial transactions were done as a precautionary measure to evade cyber frauds
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Cyber fraud who scammed Malad resident in March, arrested
The accused confessed to have been operating under instructions of cyber criminals as he was getting a commission
Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:04 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Chandigarh: 3 lose ₹58L to cyber fraudsters
Snigdha Reddy (31) of Sector 11-B was lured into transferring ₹10.99 lakh to fraudsters who offered her some part-time online job a few months ago; she mentioned that she was tasked with liking videos on some platforms and initially ₹1,300 and ₹20,000 were credited to her
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Panchkula software engineer duped of ₹2.34 lakh in credit card fraud
According to the complaint, Sharma received a phone call on April 17 around 3pm from an individual claiming to be a representative of ICICI bank who informed her that a “credit card protection plan” had been activated on her card incurring a monthly charge of ₹2,499
Published on Apr 20, 2025 05:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Delhi Police arrests 5 cyber fraudsters from Rajasthan, Gujarat for duping people of ₹50 lakh
Delhi Police arrests 5 cyber fraudsters from Rajasthan, Gujarat for duping people of ₹50 lakh
Published on Apr 17, 2025 06:30 PM IST
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Posing as relative, scammer dupes Panchkula woman of ₹2Lvia whatsapp
The fraud was committed on April 10 when the Panchkula woman received a video call, in which the caller, not showing his face, claimed to be her relative
Published on Apr 17, 2025 10:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Scamster arrested for creating fake HSRP website
MUMBAI: Cyber police arrested a 57-year-old for creating a fake HSRP website, cheating 40 vehicle owners by overcharging and not providing plates.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 07:40 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Cyber fraudsters trying to dupe students & parents, warns UPMSP
In a notice shared on X, the UPMSP warned students and parents not to fall prey to the claims made by cyber criminals, and report such cases to authorities.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 04:42 PM IST
29-year-old Andheri resident arrested in ‘digital arrest’ fraud
MUMBAI: A 29-year-old man was arrested for extorting ₹11 lakh from a Khar resident, using fake police calls to intimidate her into payment.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:36 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Retired teacher loses ₹1.72 cr to cyber frauds
A 61-year-old retired teacher lost ₹1.72 crore to cyber fraudsters posing as police, who used threats to extort money over a month-long scam.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:34 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
23 wanted in 274 cases of cyber fraud involving ₹32 crore arrested
The police have recovered 15 mobiles, four SIM cards and a laptop from their possessions.The accused used to cheat people in the name of investment and electricity bill payment as well as through extortion, loan apps and fake IDs on Instagram and Facebook
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Gurugram
Cyber crooks: Another Lko doctor falls prey, loses ₹95 lakh
A retired doctor was duped of ₹95 lakh in a digital arrest fraud, tricked into transferring money under false investigation claims.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 05:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
'Beaten, nails pulled out': 60 Indians rescued from Myanmar ‘cyber slavery’ ring
The rescue operation was carried out by the Maharashtra Cyber with the help of external affairs ministry and home affairs ministry.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 10:16 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Asmita Ravi Shankar
Delhi Police EOW arrests two in ₹8.94-crore cyber fraud case
Delhi Police EOW arrests two in ₹8.94-crore cyber fraud case
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 09:31 PM IST
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Vasai lawyer loses ₹50L to digital arrest fraud
Between March 25 and April 2, she paid ₹50 lakh to the frauds via multiple RTGS transactions to avoid being arrested physically
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Megha Sood
Colaba bizman duped of ₹1.10 crore in investment fraud
She then lured him to invest in a purported scheme by promising high returns, as a fallback during his retirement. Initially, the returns did come in but the businessman realised he had been cheated when the Delhi police froze his bank account
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Palghar man loses ₹3.5cr in digital arrest, scammers pose as CBI, cops
The victim, a resident of Palghar district, was scammed between December 18 of last year and February 10.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:35 PM IST
Stocks trading fraud: Mohali man loses ₹1.92 cr to cyber fraudsters
The victim, Pardeep Kumar Sharma, told police that he was added to a WhatsApp group named “S-6 Money Makers” on February 4, where a woman named Shivangi convinced him to invest in a stocks’ trading plan for high returns
Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:58 AM IST
Nikhil Sharma, Mohali
Sr citizen duped of ₹15.90 lakh by cyber fraudsters
Bibwewadi's senior citizen lost ₹15.90 lakh to a fraudster posing as a bank employee, tricking him into sharing sensitive info. FIR filed, investigation ongoing.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Delhi Police busts gang behind 'digital arrest' fraud; four held
Delhi Police busts gang behind 'digital arrest' fraud; four held
Published on Apr 08, 2025 05:22 PM IST
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7.2k accounts linked to cyber fraud busted, 21 held in Kashmir: Police
A mule account is an account opened by any person at the behest of a cyber fraudster in lieu of a commission which remains active for a couple of days and money of victims of cyber frauds goes into that account.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar