Cybercrime Victims Face Double Ordeal in Refund Process
Cybercrime victims in India face a frustrating refund process marked by delays, NOC demands from multiple police stations, and partial recoveries, even after court orders.
Cybercrime victims in India face a frustrating refund process marked by delays, NOC demands from multiple police stations, and partial recoveries, even after court orders.
Three people, including a chemistry lecturer, were arrested in Kanpur for using AI to cheat in the UP Home Guard recruitment exam for 42,000 posts. The exam is ongoing across 1,053 centres.
A major fire erupted in a mobile parts warehouse in Kanpur's Sagar electronics market late Saturday night. No casualties were reported. Five fire tenders brought the blaze under control after 1.5 hours.
Goa sees daily cyber frauds with 1,030 cases and Rs 25 crore lost in Q1 2026. Scams include fake ads, job offers, and loan frauds. Police register FIRs for losses over Rs 1 lakh.
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NCB launches Operation WIPE to purge illegal online listings of NDPS-regulated drugs. 122 instances of 62 substances identified, including Fentanyl. Marketplaces respond by suspending vendors.
ADT, a major US home security provider, confirmed hackers stole customer names, phone numbers, and addresses. ShinyHunters group threatens to leak 10M records unless ransom is paid by April 27.
The US Treasury seized $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran, while Iran's IRGC threatened to cut undersea internet cables in the Persian Gulf, risking global data disruptions.
A Swiss International Air Lines flight to Zurich aborted take-off at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a technical issue, ensuring passenger safety.
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Indian banks are ramping up digital defences against rising cyber threats, including AI-driven fraud and deepfakes, to protect customer assets and maintain trust in the digital era.
A 60-year-old Pune consultant lost Rs 1.18 crore to cybercrooks posing as NIA, ED, and RBI officials who threatened arrest in a fake terror funding case.
A viral post falsely claimed streamer Hasan Piker was banned from San Francisco and faced arrest. The claim originated from a parody account, but spread rapidly, causing confusion.
Adilabad police arrested four individuals for opening mule accounts used in cybercrime, with 74 accounts linked to Rs 7 crore fraud. Handlers in Maharashtra are being sought.
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A 37-year-old Ahmedabad woman was cheated of Rs 1 lakh after a relative's WhatsApp account was hacked. The scammer posed as the relative and requested urgent financial help.
Cyber fraudsters targeted Mahanagar Gas Ltd consumers in Mumbai, duping over 100 people of Rs 2.7 crore by tricking them into downloading malicious APK files that enabled remote access to their phones and theft of banking data.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failed to deliver AST SpaceMobile's satellite to correct orbit due to an engine issue. The booster was recovered, but the FAA has grounded the rocket pending investigation.
A 69-year-old retired central govt employee from Miyapur was extorted Rs 60 lakh by fraudsters posing as ATS officers, who threatened arrest in a fake money laundering case. Cyberabad police have registered a case.
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RecommendedA 61-year-old man in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 2 crore by fraudsters posing as officials from central agencies in a digital arrest scam. The victim was threatened with arrest and coerced into transferring money.
Jharkhand ATS arrested two members of an interstate arms supply racket in Deoghar, seizing a US-made pistol and other weapons. The accused procured illegal arms from Bihar and supplied them across Jharkhand.
West Singhbhum DC orders investigation into Rs 45 lakh unauthorised withdrawal from police salary accounts. A constable detained, special team from state HQ arrives in Chaibasa.
Rajasthan Police issued a cyber alert about fake wedding invites on WhatsApp that install malware to steal bank details. Learn how to stay safe.
Palantir has been working with the IRS to investigate financial crimes using its data analysis tools. The IRS has paid Palantir about $130 million since 2018, according to The Intercept report.
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The Iran war highlights how Israel hacked Tehran's CCTV network. India, with vast unsecured cameras, faces similar risks from hackers and foreign spies.
Elon Musk has dropped fraud claims against OpenAI's Sam Altman and Greg Brockman ahead of an April 27 trial. A US judge dismissed the fraud claims at Musk's request, but the trial will proceed on breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment claims.
Audi recalls 207 electric cars in India, including e-tron and Q8 e-tron models, due to a potential brake servo push rod connection issue that may loosen over time.
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer publicly condemned fintech founder Joseph Sanberg, who defrauded him of $60 million, causing reputational harm and NBA scrutiny.
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RecommendedHisar police arrested five members of a cyber fraud gang involved in duping victims through fake calls and phishing. The accused were caught with electronic devices and SIM cards.