London NRI loses Rs 1.11 crore in digital arrest scam
A London-based NRI visiting his native village in Kutch was digitally confined for 10 days by fraudsters posing as police and CBI officers, losing Rs 1.11 crore in a sophisticated cyber scam.
A London-based NRI visiting his native village in Kutch was digitally confined for 10 days by fraudsters posing as police and CBI officers, losing Rs 1.11 crore in a sophisticated cyber scam.
A 33-year-old ITBP officer in Noida was defrauded of Rs 51 lakh in a sophisticated online share trading scam. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation. Read to learn how the scam unfolded.
Delhi Police arrests 7 linked to a transnational cybercrime syndicate using SIM box tech for a 'digital arrest' scam. The racket cheated victims of Rs 100 crore. Read the full investigation details.
Three Pune residents lost over Rs 12 lakh in online task frauds between June and Dec 2025. Cybercrooks lured victims with easy money for small tasks before demanding large 'prepaid' fees. Read to learn how to stay safe.
A Vizag doctor lost Rs 2.5 crore in a sophisticated WhatsApp stock scam. Cybercrime police warn against online investment frauds. Learn how to protect yourself.
Cybercrime police in Lucknow arrest four, including a journalist, in a digital arrest fraud case. A retired officer lost Rs 54.6 lakh to scammers posing as NIA, ATS. Mastermind operates from Thailand.
A 68-year-old retired banker in Lucknow was swindled of his life savings of Rs 2.75 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam. Police are investigating the inter-state cybercrime syndicate. Read how the fraud unfolded.
An elderly man in Ambedkarnagar was kept under 'digital arrest' for 8 days by cyber fraudsters posing as police, who cheated him of Rs 10 lakh. Read how the scam unfolded and learn to stay safe.
A fashion designer and his sister, a music graduate, arrested for aiding a digital investment scam that duped a Surat engineer of Rs 70 lakh. Police uncover network recharging 435 scam SIMs. #CyberCrime #Surat
A sophisticated fake job racket in Visakhapatnam defrauded over 20 people of more than ₹54 lakh by posing as a reputed construction firm. Police warn against offers that seem too good to be true. Report scams on 1930.
Haryana Police ranks #1 in India for blocking cyber fraud money, recovering 36% of scammed amounts. DGP Ajay Singhal outlines a tech-driven vision for 2026 to further secure citizens.
A devastating fire in Bhachau, Kutch, claims the life of a 7-year-old boy. His parents suffer severe burns. Police investigate the cause of the tragic incident.
A Surat embroidery worker lost Rs 2.53 lakh after downloading a fake marriage invitation APK file sent via WhatsApp. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
Belagavi police's major international cyberfraud bust hits a wall. All 33 suspects secure bail, flee, and a court stay halts probe. Details on the scam targeting Americans and police lapses inside.
Eight individuals in Visakhapatnam lost over ₹3.5 crore to sophisticated online stock market frauds. Police warn against social media investment schemes. Read the full story for details and safety tips.
Eight victims in Visakhapatnam report losing over Rs 3.5 crore to fake stock trading platforms promoted via social media. Police warn against online investment schemes.
Mumbai's 1930 cyber helpline blocked Rs 202 crore of fraud funds in 2025, helping citizens recover money. Learn how this 24/7 service works and why reporting quickly is crucial.
A Chandkheda-based trader lost Rs 25 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as a forex expert on Telegram. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from such online investment frauds.
A victim in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 51.8 lakh in a sophisticated stock investment scam run via WhatsApp and a fake app. Police have registered a case. Learn how to spot such cyber fraud.
A Surat textile trader was defrauded of Rs 29 lakh after cybercriminals sent a malicious APK file disguised as a GST requirement. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from similar cyber fraud.
Gujarat, with over 1 crore investors, faces a surge in cyber fraud. Investment scams lead to massive losses. Learn about the top fraud categories and how to stay safe.
In 2025, Gujarat's cybercrime helpline received 1.61 lakh complaints, with fake identity, OTP, and online shopping frauds making up nearly half. Total losses estimated at nearly Rs 994 crore. Read the full report.
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.
Gurgaon's cyber fraud losses fell from Rs 387.96 crore in 2024 to Rs 281.99 crore in 2025. Police credit enhanced surveillance and public awareness. Learn how to protect yourself.
A Gandhinagar doctor lost Rs 19.3 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Gujarat sees nearly 500 such complaints in 2025, with total losses nearing Rs 77 crore. Learn how to protect yourself.
India faces a cybercrime surge with Rs 23,000 crore lost in 2024. CBI launches a national probe into digital arrests and transnational scams. Learn about the threats and new countermeasures.
A Naroda resident was cheated of Rs 12.06 lakh after being lured into a fake share trading app via a WhatsApp group. The cybercrime police are investigating. Learn how to spot such scams.
A Bhuj man was cheated of Rs 16+ lakh in a fake stock investment scheme run via WhatsApp. Police have registered a case under BNS and IT Act. Learn how to spot such frauds.
Bengaluru Cybercrime Police have registered a case against social media handles promoting explicit content. The complaint was filed by a city-based activist. Read more.
Kutch West SOG arrests Aftab Khatki after finding counterfeit currency videos on his phone. Seized marijuana, gun, and toy notes. FIR filed under NDPS, Arms, and IT Acts. Read the full investigation details.