Chandigarh man loses Rs 52 lakh in digital arrest scam
A 73-year-old in Chandigarh was defrauded of Rs 52 lakh after scammers held him under fake digital arrest for 17 days. Learn how the cybercrime unfolded and crucial safety tips.
A 73-year-old in Chandigarh was defrauded of Rs 52 lakh after scammers held him under fake digital arrest for 17 days. Learn how the cybercrime unfolded and crucial safety tips.
Gurgaon Police's November 2025 cybercrime drive led to 214 arrests and freezing of Rs 8.77 crore. Over 3,500 complaints were received, with Rs 3.52 crore refunded. Stay safe online.
Cyber criminals posing as police and CBI officials used 'digital arrest' threats to dupe two Hyderabad senior citizens of over ₹2.2 crore. Read how the elaborate scam unfolded.
Gurgaon police arrested 214 cyber fraudsters in November, freezing Rs 8.7 crore and refunding Rs 3.52 crore to victims. Investment scams dominate 60% of fraud cases in the city.
Gangapur police in Nashik crack down on motorists causing chronic traffic jams near a liquor store. 14 owners face charges under BNS section 285. Read details.
A 72-year-old Mulund resident was conned in a sophisticated digital arrest scam where fraudsters posed as police officers. Learn the details and how to protect yourself from such cybercrimes.
Coimbatore cyber crime police arrest K Arun for cheating a youth with fake overseas job offers. The accused promised a hotel job abroad and took Rs 3.5 lakh. Read the full story.
A 45-year-old man was fatally hit by a truck while crossing the Pune highway near St Xavier's High School in Nashik. The accident-prone stretch lacks a traffic signal despite repeated demands.
A prominent Nashik builder arrested for cheating homebuyers of Rs 23 crore by mortgaging flats after taking full payment. The crime branch investigates the fraud. Read the full story.
Railways unveils revised alignment for Nashik-Pune high-speed corridor, connecting via Shirdi and Chakan. DPR ready, ₹8,970 crore sanctioned for key stretch. Boosts tourism and industry.
Kolkata Police brass instructs cyber cells to boost recovery rates from 30% to 50% for high-value cyber fraud cases. Learn about the new strategy and the city's monthly ₹15 crore cybercrime loss.
Nashik district proposes Rs 264 crore for advanced disaster management at Kumbh Mela, including fire-fighting robots and a 60m water tower. Key details inside.
Rui Deshmukh from Ashoka Global Academy wins two silver medals at ISSO Nationals. Nashik schools celebrate achievements in MUN, karate, scholarships, and cultural festivals. Read about the city's rising talent.
A 65-year-old pomegranate trader was robbed of Rs 5 lakh by a gang in a Nashik auto rickshaw. Panchavati police investigate the violent daylight crime. Read details.
Nashik Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore 'Clean Godavari Bonds' on NSE to fund key infrastructure, including sewerage and Ram Jhula, ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela. Read more.
Kanpur police bust a cyber fraud gang that duped people using fake government housing schemes and digital arrest threats. Four arrested, seven phones seized. Read the full investigation details.
A Pune-based techie lost Rs 54.29 lakh to cyber fraudsters promising high returns on share investments. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Hundreds of Nashik residents celebrated Happy Streets event at Govind Nagar. Vehicle-free zone featured fitness activities, cultural performances, and community bonding. Join the movement!
Mumbai cyber police arrest two Gujarat men for renting bank account used in Rs 1.9 crore fraud. Learn how the elaborate online scam unfolded and protect yourself from similar crimes.
Ambad police register extortion case against four individuals, including main accused Santosh Sharma, for threatening industrialist over illegal construction. Read the full details.
Rajasthan High Court mandates urgent cyber-crime strategy as fraud exceeds ₹1,473 crore. State must form committee and awareness framework by December 2025.
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Two Pune senior citizens collectively lost Rs 1.1 crore in digital arrest scams where fraudsters posed as police officials. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber crimes.
A Jaipur resident was cheated of Rs 34 lakh in a fake online trading fraud on Telegram. Police are investigating the cybercrime. Learn how to protect yourself from such scams.
Deeg police cracked down on a cyber criminal gang, arresting 7 individuals and seizing Android phones and fake SIM cards. Learn how they targeted victims with fake livestock ads.
A Chandigarh resident lost ₹20.47 lakh to cyber criminals posing as FedEx officials. Learn how this sophisticated scam unfolded and crucial tips to protect yourself from similar frauds.
Chandigarh Police apprehend two individuals for cyber fraud involving ₹1.5 lakh. Learn how to protect yourself from similar online scams.
Mumbai faces alarming cyber financial fraud surge with 20,000 cases since 2020. Victims lose ₹2,000 crore as banks ignore RBI zero-liability rules. Learn how to protect yourself.
A 78-year-old retired bank manager in Pune lost Rs 1.68 crore after falling for a fake global competition scam. Cyber criminals used a sophisticated voting ruse to lure him to a fraudulent trading platform.
An 81-year-old retired railway engineer in Mumbai lost Rs 26 lakh to a cyber fraudster posing as a bank representative for a 'life certificate update'. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial safety tips.