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Indian pacer Mohd Shami receives death threat; ₹1 cr ransom demanded
The case has been referred to the cyber cell and the crime branch. It is being thoroughly investigated and we are trying to identify the accused, says officer
Published on May 06, 2025 09:37 PM IST
Three arrested for duping several people using “online share trading” con
The accused personally texted people on WhatsApp luring them to invest in the share market through their mobile application. One of the accused is allegedly involved in 39 cybercrimes across the country as per the data reflected on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
Published on May 01, 2025 07:52 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Three arrested for duping several investors of crores of rupees
The victim+ learnt about the trading platform through social media. He was added to a WhatsApp group called K05-IIFL Securities Ltd for tips on the share markets. He was then lured to invest ₹1.70 crore through a mobile application
Published on Apr 30, 2025 07:52 AM IST
Megha Sood
Crime Branch busts call centre in Delhi scamming seniors, 3 held
They called senior citizens claiming to be representatives of a private finance company which ran a special scheme for the elderly to get interest-free loans
Published on Apr 26, 2025 09:06 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Sender was connected to VPN when he emailed Zeeshan Siddique: Police
Bandra police enhance security for ex-MLA Zeeshan Siddique after threats from 'D-Company' via email, deploying six additional personnel at his home.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 09:06 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
'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
Faridabad woman cheated over online part-time job she got on WhatsApp, 6 arrested
All six persons were sent to four days of police remand after being produced in a city court, Faridabad cyber police said. Among them was a final-year college student and an employee of a cloth store.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Faridabad
Retired navy officer loses ₹2.47 crore after investing in stocks via WhatsApp
The deception came to light when the victim attempted to withdraw ₹3 crore on March 28.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 04:00 AM IST
‘Digital arrest’ turns into weeks for Lucknow teacher, costs her ₹78 lakh
In the FIR, she said she first received WhatsApp calls from two unknown numbers informing her that a bank account was opened in her name in Delhi and people were putting money in it
Published on Mar 27, 2025 08:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
CBI nabs Delhi police officer in bribery case
The Mumbai unit of the CBI has arrested a Delhi police sub-inspector, working with the Cyber police station in Rohini.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Elderly woman loses ₹20 crore to 'digital arrest' fraud; 3 held
Elderly woman loses ₹20 crore to 'digital arrest' fraud; 3 held
Published on Mar 20, 2025 01:44 PM IST
PTI |
Retired senior in Nerul loses over ₹1.10 cr to online share trading fraud
A 68-year-old Nerul resident lost over ₹1.10 crore in an online stock trading scam via WhatsApp, prompting a Cyber Police investigation.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:16 AM IST
Lucknow cyber police take down fake portal resembling excise department website
The fraud came to fore when the excise department noticed the fraudulent website accepting applications for retail liquor licences
Published on Feb 21, 2025 09:57 PM IST
Nerul professor falls victim to ₹1.81 crore ‘digital arrest’ fraud
A 58-year-old professor lost ₹1.81 crore in a digital arrest scam, tricked by fraudsters posing as income tax officials over 15 days.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 07:16 AM IST
What is ‘pig butchering’ cyber scam flagged by MHA? All you need to know
Cybercriminals have reportedly been using Google advertisements to target the victims of the fraud
Published on Jan 02, 2025 05:42 PM IST
3 arrested for duping 76-year-old of 3.81cr in online share trading
The city cyber police arrested three persons on December 3-4 for allegedly defrauding a senior citizen of ₹3.81 crore by luring him with high returns in share market investments. Police said one of the accused had opened a shell company in which the complainant transferred ₹1.50 crore
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
CA duped of ₹22 lakhs in online share trading scam
A Mumbai CA was scammed of ₹22 lakh by fraudsters posing as an investment group, prompting police to register a case against unknown individuals.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Megha Sood
Eight arrested in Mumbai share trading scam involving illegal SIM cards
The case came to light when a central Mumbai resident was defrauded of ₹51 lakh after being persuaded to invest in the share market through a trading platform
Published on Nov 15, 2024 10:37 AM IST
Cops book e-commerce platforms for selling T-shirts extolling Bishnoi, Dawood
Owing to heavy criticism online for listing such merchandise, Meesho, online marketplace, removed the Bishnoi T-shirts from its site
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
66-year-old Cuffe Parade man loses ₹29 lakh to sextortion scam
MUMBAI: A 66-year-old Cuffe Parade resident who runs a medical store at Mohammad Ali Road befriended a charming woman online
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Mohali: Rtd SDO faces 2-day ‘digital arrest’, loses ₹41 lakh to fraudsters
The 68-year-old victim, a resident of Mohali, who retired as a sub-divisional officer, was forced to sleep at night with video call on, enabling scammers to keep an eye on him round the clock from October 17 till October 19
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 06:40 AM IST
Nikhil Sharma, Mohali
Navi Mumbai police bust inter-state gang committing financial fraud
Cyber police arrested Ashiq Ali, part of a gang posing as bank staff to steal personal loan details. Four accomplices remain at large.
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Share market advisor booked for ₹5.97 crore fraud
When she asked for profit for the other months, the accused switched off the phone and became incommunicado
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Cyber police attacked in Rajasthan; one suspect held
One of the suspects, Mayank Goyal was arrested by the cyber police and with the help of Mayank they laid the trap for another accused Akshat Goyal
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Two cheated of over ₹1 cr in separate online share trading frauds
Two stock market investment fraud cases were reported in the city, involving losses of ₹53.94 lakh and ₹60.90 lakh. FIRs were lodged on September 1.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Senior healthcare firm executive loses ₹76 lakh to online stock trading con
According to the police, the complainant was added to two WhatsApp groups in April called “802-Upstox official stock community” and “952-Counterattack Core” where members discussed companies and investing in the share market
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Two arrested for creating fake MHADA website, duping housing lottery hopefuls
The case was registered in BKC police station last week based on a complaint by MHADA officials after they found that a man was duped of ₹50,000 and several others too lost money
Updated on Aug 19, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
72-year-old Bengaluru doctor loses ₹2.3L after he stripped in a video call
After the doctor realized that he had been scammed, he contacted the police to learn about such cyber scams.
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 04:09 PM IST
UPSC CSE tutor issues clarification after Ram-Akbar comparison draws ire
Shubhra Ranjan clarified that the video alleging a comparison between Ram and Akbar was only a small part of a broader classroom discussion.
Published on Jul 28, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Man arrested after Juhu businessman loses ₹2.48 crore in online share trading fraud
Bengaluru resident arrested for online fraud, luring businessman into trading shares on renowned platform, causing a loss of ₹2.48 crore.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak