Pune's Biggest Cyber Fraud: Elderly Man Loses Rs 22 Crore
Pune Cyber Police investigate a massive Rs 22.03 crore online share-trading scam targeting an 85-year-old retired entrepreneur. The fraud involved 150 bank accounts across multiple cities.
Pune Cyber Police investigate a massive Rs 22.03 crore online share-trading scam targeting an 85-year-old retired entrepreneur. The fraud involved 150 bank accounts across multiple cities.
A Kolkata senior citizen lost nearly Rs 16 lakh to fraudsters posing as representatives of reputed share trading platforms through social media ads and WhatsApp groups.
A 49-year-old private company employee from Tulasi Nagar, Berhampur, was defrauded of Rs 12.77 lakh in an online share trading scam between January 8 and 13. Cyber criminals promised high returns and siphoned money from multiple bank accounts.
A 31-year-old housewife from Punawale lost over Rs 55 lakh to cybercriminals in an elaborate online share trading scam between July and September last year.
A 37-year-old insurance officer in Pune lost Rs 21.6 lakh in an online share trading fraud after being lured with promises of 300% profits. Phursungi police have registered a case.
Kandivli police register an FIR against a company director for allegedly duping 15 people, including a senior citizen, of Rs 18.34 lakh in a fake share scheme. Read the full investigation details.
A Thane HR manager was duped of Rs 36.74 lakh in a sophisticated online investment fraud. The scam promised high returns via a WhatsApp group. Learn how to protect yourself from such financial scams.
An HR manager in Navi Mumbai lost ₹36.74 lakh in an online investment fraud. Learn how the scam unfolded and the alarming rise in cybercrime losses across India.
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A 50-year-old software engineer from UAE lost Rs 1.73 crore in an online share trading fraud while vacationing in Pune. The cybercrime police detail the sophisticated scam involving fake apps and 13 bank accounts. Read more to learn how to stay safe.
A 66-year-old retired police ASI in Bhopal lost Rs 2.40 lakh after clicking a fake 'life certificate' link on Facebook. Learn how the cyber fraud unfolded and how to protect yourself from similar online scams.
An assistant bank manager in Karnataka's Bantwal taluk is accused of misappropriating Rs 71.4 lakh from an ATM over 22 months and stealing gold. Police investigation is ongoing.
A 61-year-old retired CGST superintendent in Mumbai was cheated of Rs 9.7 lakh in a share trading scam via a fake app. Learn how the fraud unfolded and key safety tips.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reveals shocking scale of cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Bihar, urging vigilance and stronger legal safeguards. Read more.
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A Moga-based businessman was duped of Rs 8.5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as police. Learn the details of this online fraud and how to protect yourself.
A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
A 73-year-old retired finance officer in Lucknow was swindled of nearly Rs 90 lakh after cybercriminals posing as Mumbai police held him under a 25-day 'digital arrest'. Read how the scam unfolded and learn to stay safe.
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
Police in Rae Bareli register an FIR against 48 individuals for a Rs 9.2 crore banking fraud at a Bank of Baroda branch using forged KYC and income documents. Read the full investigation details.
Jaipur police dismantled a cyber financial fraud network, arresting two for hacking phones & misusing cards. Learn how they used instant delivery & crypto to hide trails.
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.
A private bank in Kolkata has filed a police complaint alleging a Rs 11.2 crore loan fraud by an education trust running an engineering college in Hooghly. Read the full investigation details.
A 53-year-old engineer from Pune lost Rs 61 lakh after cyber fraudsters lured him into fake investment schemes via messaging apps. Police investigation is underway. Learn how to protect yourself.
Varanasi police arrested nine cyber criminals, including a gang mastermind, for a fake share trading scam. They used social media ads to lure victims and siphon funds. Read the full investigation details.
A special CBI court in Ahmedabad sentences three men to 3-year imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine each for a housing loan fraud involving forged documents. Read the full details of the case.
A Surat-based doctor lost Rs 28.93 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as Anand Rathi Securities. The elaborate scam promised high IPO returns. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
A staggering ₹3,198 crore was lost from 8.3 lakh bank accounts in cyber frauds in just three years. Learn how scammers operate and what you can do to protect your money.
A 70-year-old Mulund resident lost his life savings of Rs 1.24 crore in a cyber fraud after being lured by 30% profit in share trading via WhatsApp. Police have registered a case. Read the full story.
The US Department of Justice has arrested 100 individuals in Minnesota, including many of Somali descent, in one of the biggest medical fraud crackdowns. Pam Bondi thanked the journalist who exposed the scam. Read the shocking details.