Category : Search result: cyber crime branch


Driver steals LPG truck to fund gambling, 3 arrested

A truck driver in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar orchestrated the theft of an LPG cylinder-laden truck to recover money lost in online rummy. The crime branch has arrested three persons. Read the full story.

Chandigarh man duped of ₹27 lakh in cyber fraud

A Chandigarh resident was cheated of ₹27 lakh in an elaborate online scam. The fraudsters posed as officials from the Mumbai Crime Branch and RBI. Read the full story to learn how to protect yourself.

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.

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.

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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