Pune Man Loses Rs 10.75 Cr in Digital Arrest Fraud
An 82-year-old man in Pune lost his life savings of Rs 10.75 crore to fraudsters posing as TRAI, CBI, and judicial officials in a sophisticated digital arrest scam.
Category : Cybersecurity
Gurgaon Police Arrest Nigerians in WhatsApp Fraud Case
Gurgaon cyber crime police arrested two Nigerian nationals for allegedly impersonating company directors on WhatsApp to trick employees into transferring money, with ₹10 lakh fraudulently transferred.
Nigerian Duo Held for Rs 10 Lakh WhatsApp Scam in Gurgaon
Gurgaon police have arrested two Nigerian nationals for allegedly duping a company's staff of Rs 10 lakh by impersonating its directors on WhatsApp. The sophisticated scam involved creating fake profiles to authorize fraudulent transactions.
Ajmer Collector's Fake WhatsApp Account Used in Scam
Scammers created a fake WhatsApp account impersonating Ajmer District Collector Lokbandhu to demand money from contacts. Lokbandhu alerted the public and requested SP Vandita Rana to investigate the international number involved.
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Two Nigerians Arrested in Delhi for Cyber Fraud
Delhi Police have apprehended two Nigerian nationals involved in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, recovering multiple mobile phones and SIM cards used in the operation.
Pudukkottai Man Loses Rs 4.68 Lakh in Phone Scam
A Pudukkottai resident was defrauded of Rs 4.68 lakh after sharing ATM details with a fraudster posing as a bank official over phone. Police investigation underway.
SC Warns WhatsApp of Ban Over Privacy Violations
India's Supreme Court threatened to ban WhatsApp for exploiting user data, dismissing its consent defense as unfair. The bench criticized Meta's monopoly and data commercialization.
Tenkasi Police Bust Online Gambling Racket, Arrest 6 Engineers
Tenkasi district cybercrime police have dismantled an inter-state online gambling and fraud operation, arresting six engineering graduates from Sivaganga and Pudukkottai. The accused allegedly cheated a resident of ₹5.83 lakh through a fake 'Old Coin Purc
Police Bust Gang Using AI Nude Photos for Extortion
Sonbhadra police arrested four cyber fraudsters who threatened a woman with AI-created nude photos. The gang used SIM cards from economically weak individuals for nationwide extortion schemes.
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73-Year-Old Under Digital Arrest For 45 Days, Loses Rs 49 Lakh
A 73-year-old Gandhinagar retiree was subjected to a 45-day digital arrest by cybercriminals who forced him to send hourly safety messages and extracted Rs 49 lakh through intimidation tactics involving fake police and RBI officials.
Patna Police Busts Data Theft Racket, 22 Arrested
Patna cyber police raided three illegal call centres in Saguna More and Rupaspur, arresting 22 people for stealing personal data from cyber cafes and IRCTC to dupe victims through Aadhaar and B2B service scams.
Kolkata Doctor Loses Rs 11 Lakh in SIM-Swap Fraud in Ahmedabad
A woman doctor from Kolkata's Karaya area was allegedly cheated of Rs 11 lakh in a SIM-swap fraud while attending a conference in Ahmedabad in December, highlighting a rise in cyber frauds.
Goa Police Arrest Kerala Man in Rs 67 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case
Goa Police's cyber crime cell arrested a Kerala resident for allegedly orchestrating a Rs 67 lakh investment scam through WhatsApp and a fake trading app, with links to multiple fraud cases across three states.
Mysuru: Retirees Lose Crores to Online Scams, Seniors Targeted
Mysuru sees alarming rise in cybercrime with over Rs 5.5 crore lost in January 2026. Senior citizens targeted through investment frauds, digital arrest scams, and Aadhaar verification frauds.
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SC Slams WhatsApp Privacy Policy as 'Theft of Data'
India's Supreme Court warns WhatsApp and Meta that privacy is a fundamental right, calling their 2021 policy update 'a decent way of committing theft of private information' and threatening action if they don't comply with the Constitution.
Pune Firm Loses Rs 1.95 Crore in Whale Phishing Attack
A Pune-based real estate firm fell victim to a whale phishing attack, losing Rs 1.95 crore over two days. Cyber criminals impersonated a partner via WhatsApp to manipulate a senior account manager into transferring funds to mule accounts.
UP Board Cyber Warning: Fake Social Media Accounts Target Students
Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board issues statewide alert after discovering fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the Board, raising concerns about misinformation and financial scams targeting students and schools.
Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest Key Operative in Rs 58.1 Crore Fraud
Mumbai cyber police arrested Riyaz Raja Sayyed, a key operative from a Cambodia-based call centre, in connection with a Rs 58.1 crore digital arrest fraud targeting a senior citizen couple. The accused impersonated a CBI officer to facilitate the massive
CID Busts Rs 4.26 Crore Cyber Fraud Network, Money to Dubai
Ahmedabad CID cyber cell busts major cyber fraud network linked to 289 cases across India. Rs 4.26 crore siphoned to Dubai via forex prepaid cards. Eight accused named in FIR.
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Notepad++ Users Downloaded Malware in 2025 Update Hack
Chinese state-sponsored hackers compromised Notepad++ update servers for six months in 2025, targeting organizations with East Asian business interests through sophisticated malware distribution.
Cyber Warfare: From Hollywood Fiction to Real Threat
Explore how cyber attacks, electronic warfare, and information operations could cripple modern societies like India, moving from cinematic fantasy to real-world national security concern.
French Raid X Paris Office, Summon Musk in Deepfake Probe
French prosecutors raided X's Paris office and summoned Elon Musk for questioning amid investigations into deepfakes, foreign interference, and illegal content on the platform.
Paris Prosecutors Probe X, Summon Elon Musk
French authorities are investigating X over seven accusations, with police searching its premises and prosecutors summoning Elon Musk as part of a cybercrime probe.
France Raids X Offices Over Data and AI Violations
French prosecutors have conducted raids on X's offices in France as part of an investigation into potential data protection and artificial intelligence regulation violations.
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Durov Criticizes France After X Office Raid in Paris
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticizes French authorities for raiding X's Paris office amid investigations into alleged child pornography and data extraction offenses.
X Offices Raided in France; UK Probes Grok Over Privacy Concerns
French prosecutors have raided X's offices in Paris over allegations of child abuse content and deepfakes, while the UK's privacy watchdog investigates Grok for data processing and harmful content risks.
French Prosecutors Raid X Offices in Paris Over Child Abuse Probe
French authorities have searched X's Paris offices as part of a criminal investigation into child sexual abuse material, AI-generated deepfakes, and Holocaust denial content on the platform.
SC Warns Meta Over WhatsApp Policy, Indian User Data
The Supreme Court issued a stern warning to Meta, questioning WhatsApp's data-sharing practices and emphasizing that Indian privacy rights are non-negotiable for global tech giants operating in the country.
SC Slams WhatsApp, Meta Over Data Sharing, Monopoly
India's Supreme Court criticizes WhatsApp and Meta for forced data sharing policies, calling it a mockery of constitutionalism. Court warns companies to leave India if they don't address privacy concerns.
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Karpathy's Moltbook Warning: AI Network Security Risks
Former Tesla AI director Andrej Karpathy reverses his initial excitement over viral AI social network Moltbook, issuing detailed security warnings about privacy risks, prompt injection attacks, and database exposures.
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