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Senior Citizen Loses Rs 86.7 Lakh in Stock Trading Scam

A 60-year-old retired professional from Ahmedabad's Satellite area lost Rs 86.7 lakh in an online stock trading fraud. The scam, originating on Facebook, used WhatsApp groups and a fake trading app. Learn how to protect yourself.

Rourkela Police: 70% Drop in Major Crimes in 2025

Rourkela police announced a 70% reduction in major property crimes in 2025. Focus on tech, community outreach, and arrests of cyber criminals marked the year. Read about their 2026 citizen-centric vision.

Gujarat: 1,700+ arrests in New Year prohibition crackdown

Gujarat police arrested over 1,700 individuals for prohibition violations during New Year's week. Valsad led with 1,149 arrests, while Ahmedabad and Surat saw major crackdowns. Read the full report on the statewide enforcement drive.

Nashik woman loses Rs 1.4 lakh in WhatsApp APK scam

A 43-year-old woman in Nashik lost Rs 1.4 lakh after clicking a malicious WhatsApp APK file. The scam began with a search for a hospital's phone number. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.

Tamil Nadu youth dies in Cambodia cyber fraud captivity

A 22-year-old from Coimbatore died in Cambodia after being forced into a scam call centre. His family alleges he was confined and starved for refusing to commit cyber fraud. Read about the alarming 'cyber slavery' network.

Myanmar Arrests Hundreds Under New Election Law

Myanmar's military junta has detained over 200 individuals, including election officials, using a new conscription law to suppress dissent ahead of December polls. Read the full report.

Ghaziabad: Rs 43 Lakh Lost in Online Investment Scams

Two Ghaziabad residents lost over Rs 43 lakh in separate online investment scams. Fraudsters used Facebook and WhatsApp to lure victims with promises of high returns. Police have registered FIRs and investigations are ongoing.

Digital Arrest Scam: STF Nabs Key Accused in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh STF arrests a key operative from a 'digital arrest' cyber fraud syndicate who duped a Lucknow professor of Rs 95 lakh. Details on the modus operandi and the ongoing investigation inside.

Gurgaon Police's November Cyber Crime Crackdown

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.

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