Ludhiana Police to Grill Rs 7 Crore Cyber Fraud Accused
Ludhiana Police will bring a key accused from Gujarat for questioning in a major Rs 7 crore cyber fraud case. The scam involved impersonating a senior police officer. Read for details.
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Mumbai: Man, 19, held for posing as railway officer
A 19-year-old man was arrested by Wadala GRP for impersonating a government railway officer using a fake ID card created online. Read the full details of the incident on a CSMT local train.
UPSC aspirant posed as IAS officer for 7 years, arrested
A man who failed UPSC exams posed as a senior IAS officer for nearly seven years using fake IDs and a government car plate. His deception unraveled at a Jharkhand police station. Read the full story.
Jewellers Brawl in NYC Over Fraud, Brand Impersonation
A customer complaint over a mis-sold bracelet sparked a violent public fight between rival jewellers in New York's Diamond District. One owner refunded $22,000 and was assaulted. Read the full story.
Moga Businessman Loses Rs 8.5 Lakh to Cyber Fraud
A Moga-based businessman was duped of Rs 8.5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as police. Learn the details of this online fraud and how to protect yourself.
Bank of Baroda Manager Held for Rs 71 Lakh ATM Fraud
A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
US Suspends 6,900 Borrowers in $400M COVID Loan Fraud
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
Man arrested in Darjeeling for impersonating Army soldier
Bhavesh Ghatani from Darjeeling was arrested for impersonating an Indian Army subedar. Investigation reveals suspected Pakistani links, cyber blackmail, and financial transactions. Read the full security implications.
Two arrested for impersonating police, robbing ₹22.5L in Patna
GRP arrests two men for posing as police officers and stealing ₹22.5 lakh from a gold trader at Patna Junction. ₹19 lakh recovered. Read the full investigation details.
Police arrest 5 for trader dacoity posing as CBI officers
Anupshahr police & SWAT team arrest five criminals for robbing a trader's home while impersonating CBI officers. Gold, silver, ₹13.3L cash, and illegal firearms recovered. Read the full story.
Elderly Kolkata Couple Loses Rs 65 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A retired couple from Kolkata's Dum Dum lost nearly Rs 65 lakh in a 'digital arrest' scam. Fraudsters posing as ED, CBI officers held them under virtual house arrest. Read the shocking details.
Mumbai woman loses ₹3.75 crore in virtual hearing scam
A Mumbai woman was cheated of ₹3.75 crore in a sophisticated online fraud where scammers impersonated Supreme Court Justice DY Chandrachud. The cybercrime involved fake virtual court hearings.
FIR: SIM of Shiv Sena MP Waikar Misused to Impersonate Official
Mumbai Police files FIR after a SIM card issued to Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar was misused to impersonate a public servant. Details on the investigation and political reactions inside.
Rs 50 Crore Cyber Fraud Racket Busted, 10 Held
Delhi Police cracks down on a major international cyber fraud syndicate, arresting 10 and uncovering scams worth over Rs 50 crore. Read the full investigation details.
Rs 3.71 Crore Lost in 'Digital Arrest' Scam; One Held
A Mumbai woman was swindled of Rs 3.71 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber fraud. The accused impersonated a senior police official and even 'Justice Chandrachud'. Read how the scam unfolded.
Rs 3.75 Cr Lost in 'Digital Arrest' Scam with Fake Judge
A 68-year-old Mumbai woman was cheated of Rs 3.75 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam involving a fake virtual court and a man posing as 'Justice Chandrachud'. Read how the cyber police are investigating.
Moga man loses Rs 43 lakh in 'digital arrest' cyber fraud
A 72-year-old retired banker from Moga was defrauded of Rs 43 lakh in a sophisticated cyber scam involving fake CBI and customs officials. Police have registered an FIR. Learn how to protect yourself.
Kolkata BLO loses Rs 8.4 lakh savings in cyber fraud
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
Kriti Kharbanda warns fans about WhatsApp identity theft
Bollywood actor Kriti Kharbanda alerts fans about a fake WhatsApp account impersonating her. She urges caution as identity theft cases rise among celebrities. Read more.
LDA clerk loses Rs 23 lakh in digital arrest scam
A Lucknow woman was duped of Rs 23.33 lakh by cyber criminals who used a fake gift and CBI impersonation to keep her under digital arrest for nearly a month. Police warn against such threats.
13 convicted in MP PMT 2011 Vyapam scam case
A special court in Indore convicts 13 for impersonation and cheating in the 2011 MP PMT exam. The CBI-uncovered fraud involved a network of candidates, impersonators, and middlemen. Read the full details.
SBI Sees 16,000 Cyber Frauds, Digital Banking Risks Rise
SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
Hyderabad senior loses Rs 1.8 crore to lottery fraudsters
A 77-year-old woman in Hyderabad was cheated of Rs 1.8 crore in a nine-month cyber fraud involving fake lottery promises, forged RBI documents, and impersonation of Mukesh Ambani. Police have registered a case.
Kollam: Rs 15 Lakh Gold Scheme Fraud Case Registered
Kollam East police register a fraud case after a private institution fails to return Rs 15 lakh deposited under a gold scheme. The action follows intervention by the State Human Rights Commission. Read the full details.
Man posing as senior cop arrested in Himachal, firearms seized
A dramatic police chase in Sirmaur ended with the arrest of a man impersonating a senior officer and the seizure of multiple firearms. Read the full details of the incident near Renuka Ji temple.
Facial Recognition for NEET, JEE from 2026
The NTA will implement facial recognition-based verification for major exams like NEET-UG and JEE-Main from 2026, following a successful 2025 pilot. This aims to prevent impersonation and enhance exam security. Read more about the new measures.
UHBVNL Official Cheated of Rs 7.75 Lakh by Cyber Frauds
A 64-year-old retired UHBVNL superintendent in Panchkula was cheated of Rs 7.75 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI and court officials. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial safety tips to protect yourself from such cybercrime.
Pune man loses Rs 1.07 crore to cybercrooks posing as police
A 69-year-old retired engineer in Pune was defrauded of Rs 1.07 crore by cybercriminals impersonating Mumbai Crime Branch officers. Learn how the elaborate scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Farmer posed as PSI to extort money, Gujarat Police files case
Gujarat University Police register an impersonation case against a Patan farmer who posed as a PSI to misuse police machinery for extortion. Details of the scam revealed.
Mumbai senior loses Rs 5 lakh to ED impersonators
An 82-year-old woman in Mumbai was swindled of Rs 5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as ED officials who threatened her with arrest over a WhatsApp video call. Read the full details of the sophisticated scam.
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