Karnataka Businessman Loses Rs 15 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam
A Karnataka businessman was defrauded of over Rs 15 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam, highlighting rising cybercrime threats in India.
Category : Cybersecurity
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Digital arrest cases in Karnataka have sharply decreased, but cybercriminals are adapting, with monetary losses remaining alarmingly high and close to previous years' levels, indicating a shift in tactics.
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An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi was defrauded of Rs 15.4 crore by scammers posing as central agency officials in a fake digital arrest case, the largest single-person cyberfraud reported in the district.
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Noida Manager Loses Rs 43 Lakh in WhatsApp Stock Scam
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Pune Agent Duped of Rs 5.8 Lakh in Dropshipping Scam
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Pune Woman Duped of Rs 69 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 62-year-old woman in Pune was defrauded of Rs 69 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Trai and Crime Branch officials, who accused her of money laundering and Aadhaar misuse in a month-long digital arrest scam.
Chandigarh Man Loses Rs 7.4 Lakh in Online Scam
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Hyderabad Crore Scams: Crypto, Stock Frauds via Fake Sitharaman Video
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Bidhannagar Cyber Fraud: Rs 18 Lakh Loss in Two Cases
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Chandigarh Man Loses Rs 25 Lakh in Online Investment Fraud
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