A new Sophos report reveals Indian manufacturers are stopping more ransomware encryption, but attackers are pivoting to data theft and pure extortion tactics. Learn the key trends and recovery costs.
Palamu police arrested three youths and seized 29.24 grams of brown sugar in 69 sachets from Chainpur's Samar Tarn. The accused, in their 20s, have been sent to judicial custody. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.
Patna Police arrests Subodh Rai, a criminal with a Rs 25,000 reward, from Ludhiana. Wanted for murder, extortion, and Arms Act violations, his capture is a major breakthrough. Read the full story.
Chainpur police in Palamu district arrested three youths and seized 29.24 grams of brown sugar packed in 69 sachets. The accused have been sent to judicial custody. Read the full details of the drug bust.
Two constables from Rorawar police station in Aligarh were suspended after a video surfaced showing them extorting money from a truck driver. A corruption case has been registered. Read for details.
Patna Police arrests Subodh Rai, a criminal with a Rs 25,000 reward, from Ludhiana. Wanted for murder, extortion, and Arms Act violations, his capture is a major breakthrough. Read the full story.
Murali Govindaraju, 45, found dead in his under-construction Nallurahalli home. A 10-page note accuses GBA officials and a couple of harassment and extortion. Read the tragic details.
Ex-NBA star Matt Barnes reveals he paid $61,000 in an AI-powered deepfake extortion scheme. The scam, involving fabricated videos, exposes a growing digital threat to celebrities. Read the shocking details.
Two Bhopal police constables suspended after junior doctors alleged extortion and verbal abuse at Kaliasot Dam. Police Commissioner orders probe. Read details.
Goa Cyber Crime Cell arrests a man from Karnataka for sharing explicit content, demanding sexual favours, and extorting Rs 35,000 from his ex-girlfriend online. Read the full details.
Gujarat High Court grants conditional bail to nine police constables convicted in the 2018 kidnapping and Bitcoin extortion case of Surat businessman Shailesh Bhatt. Details inside.
Palamu police arrested two men from UP with one quintal of poppy husk on NH-39. The contraband, valued at Rs 8 lakh, was seized during a vehicle check. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.
A severe sand shortage in Jharkhand has halted construction of Daltonganj's 500-bed Medinirai Medical College. The project, delayed since 2019, now misses its 2025 deadline, impacting healthcare services.
Agra police arrest two for running an extortion racket. Accused spiked drinks, filmed victims, and demanded lakhs. Key gang members still at large. Read the full investigation details.
Mumbai police arrest one, hunt three for extorting Dharavi workshop owners by falsely accusing them of child labour. Read how the gang's scam was exposed.
Fatehpur Police arrests 3 in a major cybercrime crackdown. The syndicate, linked to SE Asia, extorted ₹41.10 lakh from a senior citizen using fake money-laundering charges. Details inside.
A 19-year-old has filed a police complaint against a restaurant at Kempegowda International Airport, alleging he found a worm in his food and was falsely implicated in an extortion case. Police have registered a case against the establishment.
Canada launches a multi-million dollar offensive against extortion rings targeting the Indian community. New funding for police, victim support, and youth programs announced.
Ambad police register extortion case against four individuals, including main accused Santosh Sharma, for threatening industrialist over illegal construction. Read the full details.
A 4-foot Russell's viper was rescued from a Palamu village house. The forest team released it in Nawa forests. Learn about the snake-bite risks in the region.
Thane Anti-Extortion Cell seizes 1 kg mephedrone worth Rs 1 crore, arrests six in major drug bust. Read exclusive details of the investigation.
A Bengaluru employee was blackmailed using his mother's video, forced into sexual acts and drug peddling. The accused threatened to leak videos on social media. Read the shocking details.
Police detain minor boy attempting to enter Balasore shelter home to meet adopted girl from US. Investigation ongoing regarding extortion claims and proper counseling for both children.
Two Rajkot school teachers booked for rape and extortion now face fresh charges for disrupting a wedding. Police continue search for accused Mukesh Solanki. Read full details.
Rajasthan AGTF arrests Pradeep Gurjar, key member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, from Gurgaon flat. Accused involved in extortion network across Kotputli, faces 40+ criminal cases. Read details.
Masked assailants fired at AAP anti-drug committee coordinator Daljit Raju's residence in Phagwara, demanding Rs 5 crore. Police investigation underway. Read the latest updates.
Unidentified masked assailants fired shots at AAP leader Balwinder Singh's residence in Jalandhar. Police suspect extortion angle in the targeted attack. Investigation underway.
Nine individuals, including four Karnataka police personnel, arrested in separate robbery and extortion cases in Davanagere and Bengaluru. Read the shocking details.
Udaipur Files producer Amit Jani receives Rs 5 crore extortion demand from Khalistani operative over his upcoming film Kala Hiran. Police investigation underway.
Two Bengaluru police constables suspended after threatening insurance agent with fake case to extort money. Incident occurred during night patrol in JP Nagar.