Bengaluru Sees 41% Fall in Cybercrime Cases
Bengaluru reports a sharp 41% decline in cybercrime cases in Q1 2025, thanks to proactive police measures and public awareness. Read how the tech capital is fighting back.
Bengaluru reports a sharp 41% decline in cybercrime cases in Q1 2025, thanks to proactive police measures and public awareness. Read how the tech capital is fighting back.
Thiruvananthapuram cybercrime police arrest a 25-year-old from Ahmedabad for defrauding a doctor of Rs 1.11 crore via fake online trading promises. Read the full investigation details.
Bollywood director Vikram Bhatt arrested for allegedly cheating a Rajasthan doctor of Rs 30 crore in a fake IVF investment scheme. Details on the fraud case and police action.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt arrested in a ₹30 crore investment fraud case. Joint police operation in Mumbai leads to detention. Details on the biopic project and allegations inside.
Uttar Pradesh STF uncovers a major interstate loan fraud syndicate using forged documents & shell companies, arresting 8 including the mastermind. Details inside.
Dubai-based investors allege a massive fraud by Blue Chip Company in Kanpur, losing crores. Police arrest accused Ravindranath Soni and plan a Red Corner Notice. Read the full investigation details.
US Senator John Kennedy condemns the massive $1 billion 'Feeding Our Future' pandemic aid fraud scheme, one of the largest welfare fraud cases in US history. Read the shocking details.
A Canara Bank manager in Mangaluru files a police complaint, alleging a Rs 104.7 crore loss due to fraudulent loan sanctions by 15 individuals. Read the full investigation details.
Himachal Pradesh High Court flags a 408% surge in pending juvenile justice cases and the state's failure to provide child-friendly court premises as mandated by law. Details inside.
Delhi Police uncovers a major racket in Ashok Vihar where stolen mobile phones were sent to Nepal and money siphoned via UPI. Key arrests made and 40 phones recovered. Read the full investigation details.
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
A Mint analysis reveals UPI's explosive growth, with daily transactions soaring 6x in value. Discover how small payments for groceries & eating out are driving India's cashless shift.
Mohammed Asif, owner of American Labworks, sentenced for fraudulent COVID-19 test billing scheme. He must repay $1.17 million and faces deportation. Read the full details.
Jalandhar police register four separate fraud cases totaling Rs 55 lakh. Victims deceived by fake promises of jobs, loans, and online schemes. Authorities urge public vigilance.
Kochi police uncover major visa fraud ring shifting from healthcare to blue-collar job scams for Europe & Gulf. Over 25 agents arrested, victims lose Rs 5+ crore. Experts warn of new tactics targeting desperate youth.
A Gurgaon resident was duped of Rs 94,000 after fraudsters tricked her into returning a non-existent bank transfer. Police have registered a case. Learn how to stay safe from such UPI scams.
UPI transactions surged 22% YoY to ₹26.32 lakh crore in November 2024. NPCI data shows daily average of 682 million transactions. RBI advances UPI-Europe TIPS integration for cross-border payments.
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 75-year-old Mumbai man was cheated of Rs 6 crore in a sophisticated WhatsApp share market scam. Learn how fraudsters operate and how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
A 30-year-old IT professional from Ahmedabad was cheated of Rs 34.2 lakh by fraudsters posing as UK job consultants. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud schemes.
Agra transforms from city of eternal love to UP's divorce hub with 762 petitions in September. Small towns lead the breakup boom as women assert rights and attitudes shift across Uttar Pradesh.
A Gondal beautician alleges an Odisha cosmetics company defrauded her and two friends of Rs 10.73 lakh in distributor scheme. Police investigation underway.
A retired engineer in Kanpur was digitally arrested for 19 days and duped of Rs 42.50 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI officials. Learn how this sophisticated cybercrime unfolded and how to protect yourself.
A Kanpur jeweller was duped of Rs 10 lakh by a Gujarat fraudster promising silver jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh for Diwali. Police investigation underway. Read full details.
Join TOI's Digital Safety Townhall in Hyderabad this Sunday. Learn from cyber security experts about KYC scams, UPI frauds & phishing attacks. Protect yourself now!
Join TOI's Digital Safety Townhall in Bengaluru on Nov 30. DCP Raja Imam Kasim reveals OTP frauds, UPI scams & safety tips. Win ₹5000 Amazon voucher!
Italian police uncover shocking fraud where son allegedly impersonated his deceased mother for years to collect pension. The ruse ended when officials noticed something strange about the 'elderly woman'.
Learn how scammers hijack mobile numbers for online fraud and discover 5 crucial steps to safeguard your bank accounts and digital identity. Act now to protect yourself!
PayU India reports $3M adjusted EBITDA profit in Q2, reversing a $6M loss. Revenue hits $214M, up 21% YoY, driven by merchant lending boom. Read the full analysis.
Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi alleges bias, seeks transfer of four CBI and ED cases including land-for-jobs scam from Special Judge Vishal Gogne's court. Read latest developments.