Gurgaon: 4 held for kidnapping via Grindr, extortion
Four men arrested in Gurgaon for allegedly kidnapping a 20-year-old via LGBTQIA+ dating app Grindr and extorting Rs 37,000. Police rescue victim, solve another linked case. Details inside.
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Surat: Duo held for Rs 20 lakh extortion from trader
Surat police arrest a 28-year-old woman and her lawyer for allegedly extorting Rs 20 lakh from a trader using a nude video. Read the full details of the VR Mall trap.
10 Militants Held in Manipur for Extortion
Security forces in Manipur arrest 10 militants from banned outfits involved in extortion. Details on the operations across Thoubal, Kakching, and Imphal West districts.
Elderly Couple Loses Rs 90 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A Pune-based retired officer and his wife were digitally arrested and extorted of Rs 90 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI, police, and RBI officials. Read about the sophisticated scam and how to stay safe.
72-Year-Old Loses Rs 21.5 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 72-year-old retired government employee in Jabalpur was digitally arrested for 3 days and extorted of Rs 21.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as ATS officers. Police investigation ongoing.
SC Grants Bail in UAPA Case Over Delayed Chargesheet
Supreme Court grants bail to man held for 2 years under UAPA without chargesheet, calling the prolonged custody 'absolutely unjustified'. Read the full legal analysis.
Fake Gangster Aide Seeks Rs 1 Crore from Ludhiana Jeweller
A Ludhiana jeweller was threatened for Rs 1 crore by a man posing as an aide of gangster Amritpal Singh Dhami. Police have registered a case and are investigating the extortion call.
Palanpur: Woman raped, blackmailed for Rs 27 lakh
A married woman in Palanpur alleges two men raped her, recorded the act, and extorted Rs 27 lakh via blackmail. Police file FIR under BNS. Read the shocking details.
Fake Social Media Accounts of Junagadh MLA Traced to Pakistan
Junagadh MLA Sanjay Koradiya discovers fake Facebook and Instagram accounts created in Pakistan. Police investigate impersonation and extortion threats. Read the full details.
Trump Family Crypto Firms Miss Market Recovery
Bitcoin surges 14.5% amid rate cut hopes, but Trump-linked companies like American Bitcoin and ALT5 Sigma face steep declines and regulatory hurdles. Details inside.
Ransomware in Manufacturing: Extortion Up, Encryption Down
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.
Patna Police arrests wanted criminal Subodh Rai from Ludhiana
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.
Two UP Police Constables Suspended for Extortion in Aligarh
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 wanted criminal Subodh Rai from Ludhiana
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.
Whitefield techie's suicide note alleges Rs 20 lakh extortion
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.
Malaysia Cracks Down on $1.1bn Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Malaysian authorities intensify action against illegal Bitcoin mining, uncovering 14,000 sites causing massive power theft losses. A new taskforce leads the charge. Read more.
NBA's Matt Barnes loses $61k in AI deepfake extortion scam
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.
Bhopal Cops Suspended for Misbehaving with Doctors
Two Bhopal police constables suspended after junior doctors alleged extortion and verbal abuse at Kaliasot Dam. Police Commissioner orders probe. Read details.
Goa man held for online harassment, extorting ex-girlfriend
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 HC grants bail to 9 cops in crypto extortion case
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.
Agra: Two arrested in extortion racket using obscene videos
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.
Gang extorting Dharavi workshops busted, one arrested
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.
Bitcoin down 33%, Crypto Market Sell-off Intensifies
Bitcoin's bear run deepens, dropping 33% from its October high. Over $1 billion in leveraged positions liquidated as global macro fears hit crypto. Experts analyse key support levels and future outlook.
Bitcoin Slumps 8%, $1B Crypto Bets Wiped Out
A massive sell-off triggered nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations. Bitcoin fell 8% to $83,824, extending its slide from October highs. Experts warn of structural headwinds and key support at $80,000. Read more.
Cybercrime Ring Posing as ATS Officers Busted in UP
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.
Bitcoin Crash: Crypto Market Sees $55B Sell-Off, ETFs Bleed
Bitcoin extended its two-month decline, falling 6.5% to near $85,000. Crypto stocks like Coinbase fell, and Trump-related tokens plunged. Analysts cite risk-off sentiment and stalled regulation. Read more.
Youth files complaint against Bengaluru airport café over worm in food
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.
Bitcoin Tumbles 7%, Crypto Market Sees Heavy Selling
Bitcoin price plunges nearly 7%, triggering a widespread crypto market sell-off. Discover the key reasons behind the crash and its impact on major altcoins.
Bitcoin Plunges Below $86,000 in Major Crypto Sell-Off
Bitcoin price fell sharply, dropping 6% below $86,000. Ether and Solana also saw steep losses. Analysts warn of risk-off mood and point to key $80,000 support level. Read more on the crypto market turmoil.
Bitcoin Drops 4.3% to Below $88,000 in Market Rout
Cryptocurrency market faces renewed selling pressure as Bitcoin slides below $88,000. Experts warn of structural headwinds and watch $80,000 as key support level. Read analysis.
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