Saidabad police in Hyderabad impersonated a gig worker to apprehend a BBA student wanted for a fatal hit-and-run. The victim, D Sunil Kumar, succumbed to injuries after being dragged 50 meters.
A tout in Guwahati has been arrested and sent to jail for demanding money from people by falsely claiming to be a police officer. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to curb such fraudulent activities in the city.
An 80-year-old retired professor in Khargone district was cheated of Rs 10 lakh after cyber fraudsters impersonated NIA officials, placing him under 'digital arrest' with fake terror links accusations.
Cybercriminals impersonating police officers cheated an 85-year-old man in Visakhapatnam of Rs 40 lakh by threatening digital arrest over fake human trafficking charges.
An 80-year-old retired engineering institute director from Kharghar was cheated of Rs 4.3 crore by fraudsters posing as Nashik police and RBI officials in a complex cyber scam.
Two senior citizens in Hyderabad lost approximately 60 lakh rupees to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials. The criminals used fake documents and video calls to threaten victims.
Panchkula police arrest Delhi man for extorting Rs 2.98 crore from elderly woman through fake CBI officer impersonation and virtual courtroom threats.
Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon alerts followers about a scammer posing as her on TikTok and Instagram, urging fans to verify accounts and avoid sharing personal details or money.
A 70-year-old widow in Greater Kailash I lost Rs 6.9 crore to scammers posing as ED officers. This marks the second major digital arrest case from the area within just one week.
A 78-year-old man from Pitampura lost Rs 2.2 crore after fraudsters posing as police officers placed him under 'digital' arrest for 10 days. Police have arrested five people for supplying mule bank accounts.
Sirsa MLA Gokul Setia files police complaint after an unidentified person impersonates his assistant to book air tickets fraudulently. Police investigation underway.
Bengaluru police are set to file a chargesheet against a man who posed as an IAS officer and duped a doctor of Rs 2.7 crore. They await MHA verification of seized seals to complete the case.
An 80-year-old man from Delhi lost his life savings of ₹96 lakh in a digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials duped him via WhatsApp. Learn how to protect yourself from such frauds.
Vedullapalli police arrested seven interstate gang members for impersonating police officers and cheating a woman of ₹6.5 lakh in a fake gold sale scam in Bapatla district.
A Hyderabad landlord discovers his tenant, B Shashikanth, is a conman arrested for impersonating IPS/IAS officers. The fraudster defaulted on rent and vanished. Read the full story.
A Delhi doctor was coerced into transferring Rs 14.84 crore to fraudsters posing as law enforcement. Read the shocking details of this sophisticated cybercrime and learn how to stay safe.
An elderly doctor couple in Delhi was held under 'digital arrest' for over two weeks and defrauded of Rs 14 crore by scammers posing as law enforcement. Read the shocking details of this cybercrime.
A retired Air Force officer and his wife in Kanpur were held under digital arrest for three days by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI, losing Rs 17.5 lakh. Police have launched a probe.
Surat's DCB arrests Aabid Ali Irani, the wanted mastermind of the Raju Irani gang from Bhopal. He is accused in multiple interstate crimes and led a lavish lifestyle. Read the full story.
NIA indicts two more in 2024 Assam Independence Day IED seizure case, linking them to terror funding for ULFA(I) plot. Total accused now five. Read the full details.
Belagavi officials targeted by cybercriminals impersonating the city commissioner on WhatsApp to demand Rs 50,000. Learn how the scam was uncovered and the growing threat of digital fraud.
A Raipur Khurd couple was cheated of Rs 38 lakh after fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police and CBI officials threatened arrest in a fake case. Police warn such threats are fake.
Ryan Chen, a 42-year-old from Chongqing, builds a global fanbase by impersonating Donald Trump to showcase Chinese culture, not politics. Discover his unique journey.
A 78-year-old retired professor in Lucknow was held under 'digital arrest' for 15 days by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers, who siphoned off Rs 92 lakh. Police urge citizens to report such scams immediately on helpline 1930.
A 60-year-old Kolkata woman was digitally arrested & defrauded of Rs 28 lakh by scammers posing as Mumbai Police. They threatened her daughter would be raped & murdered. Learn how to stay safe.
Maharashtra Cyber Police files massive chargesheet in Rs 58 crore 'digital arrest' fraud. 32 arrested, 41 wanted for impersonating CBI, ED officers and using 10,000 mule accounts. Read the shocking details.
Maharashtra Cyber Police files massive chargesheet in Rs 58 crore digital arrest fraud. Accused impersonated CBI, ED officials, used 10,000 mule accounts. Masterminds suspected in Cambodia, Dubai. Read the full investigation details.
Kanpur Cyber Crime Police arrest two men for duping a woman of Rs 6.6 lakh by posing as ATS and NIA officials. Learn how to protect yourself from such scams.
Ahmedabad police arrest autorickshaw driver Mohammed Shahrookh for impersonating a crime branch officer and extorting ₹40,000 from a resident. The accused has a criminal history.
A 57-year-old Maharashtra govt officer in Pune was duped of Rs 2.03 crore by fraudsters using a fake Supreme Court warrant in a fabricated money laundering case. Learn how the digital arrest scam unfolded.