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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Investment Pitch in Osaka
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
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.
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.
Japanese firm Toppan invests Rs 400 crore in Punjab
Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films signs Rs 400 crore investment pact with Punjab, plans a skilling centre. CM Bhagwant Mann announces deal during Japan visit ahead of 2026 Investors' Summit.
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.
Punjab CM woos Japanese investors in Tokyo for key sectors
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann invites Japanese firms to invest in advanced manufacturing, mobility & renewable energy. He highlights the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit for collaboration.
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.
Punjab CM Mann leads delegation to Japan, South Korea for investment
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a high-level delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach ahead of the Progressive Punjab Summit. The mission aims to boost economic ties and engage with the diaspora.
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.
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.
Canada's $6.2M Fight Against Indian Extortion
Canada launches a multi-million dollar offensive against extortion rings targeting the Indian community. New funding for police, victim support, and youth programs announced.
Nashik Industrialist Extorted of Rs 1.5 Lakh
Ambad police register extortion case against four individuals, including main accused Santosh Sharma, for threatening industrialist over illegal construction. Read the full details.
Thane Police Busts Rs 1 Crore MD Racket, 6 Arrested
Thane Anti-Extortion Cell seizes 1 kg mephedrone worth Rs 1 crore, arrests six in major drug bust. Read exclusive details of the investigation.
Bengaluru Employee Blackmailed, Forced into Sex Acts & Drugs
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.
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