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A significant development is unfolding in Chhattisgarh as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched an investigation. The focus of the investigation is the Raheja Group, a prominent real estate...
A new case of cyber fraud has surfaced, where a man's bank account was emptied of lakhs of rupees through the use of an OTP. The victim has filed a report, and an investigation into the matter has...
A female principal, Angnesh Minj, from the Jamjunnani Primary School fell victim to an online scam. Deceived by fraudsters, she transferred a total of ₹2.65 lakh to an account within two days....
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth approximately ₹6.34 lakhs belonging to Raju Khan in connection with a terror funding case. This action was taken under the...
Police in the Kabirdham district have apprehended three individuals in connection with a large-scale fraud that defrauded investors of crores of rupees. Authorities report that the accused lured...
Police have apprehended five individuals from Uttar Pradesh involved in a sophisticated cybercrime operation that defrauded victims across India of crores of rupees. The arrests followed a report...
Youth Congress leader Ashish Shinde has been arrested. The arrest is linked to allegations of helping KK Srivastava, a tantrik and close associate of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, evade...
Police have arrested a lawyer, his wife, and two others in connection with the suitcase murder case in the DD Nagar police station area of Raipur. The mastermind behind the crime is lawyer Ankit...
Businessman Deepak Kothari has leveled accusations against Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, Raj Kundra, alleging they defrauded him of Rs 60.48 crore. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW)...
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, Raj Kundra, are once again in the headlines, this time not for films or personal lives, but due to a fraud case. A case has been filed against them...
The CBI scored a significant victory in its fight against chit fund ponzi schemes by apprehending long-time fugitive Tanmay Mirda on January 29. The operation unfolded in West Bengal's Nadia...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a major operation in Goa, exposing an illegal foreign exchange trading operation at the Mapusa Municipal Market. On September 26, 2025, the ED raided a shop...
INTERPOL has executed a major operation, recovering approximately $439 million linked to cyber fraud across 40 countries. This includes $342 million in government funds and $97 million in cash and...
In Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Vishal Soni, the son of local BJP leader Mahesh Soni, orchestrated a deception to evade a ₹1.40 crore loan. The incident began with reports of Soni's drowning in the...
A startling incident has emerged from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where a cook helper named Ravindra Singh Chauhan, employed at a hotel, received a tax notice from the Income Tax Department demanding 46...
Authorities in Noida have arrested Abhinav Tyagi, a former employee of a private company, for allegedly orchestrating a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud totaling Rs 1.8 crore. Tyagi, a resident of...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India has issued its inaugural Purple Notice through INTERPOL, targeting an intricate trade-based money laundering (TBML) network involving criminal elements....
Delhi police have dismantled a fraudulent call center and taken 11 individuals into custody following an investigation. The perpetrators are alleged to have impersonated bank employees to deceive...
Haryana police apprehended a coaching center operator from Patna for allegedly orchestrating an online fraud scheme involving ₹2.40 crore. The arrest, conducted on Saturday, took place in the...
A shocking incident has surfaced involving Manisha, a social media sensation from Gopalganj, Bihar. Her husband, Akshay Chaurasia, is accused of fraud. Just ten days after their wedding, Chaurasia...
Cybercriminals are employing new tactics to defraud individuals, now focusing on OTT (Over-The-Top) platform users. Fraudsters are enticing consumers with significantly discounted subscription rates,...
Incidents of fraud are rapidly increasing, with individuals falling victim to cyber fraud on a daily basis. There has been a significant rise in cases related to the Digital Arrest Scam in the past...
OneCard recently issued a significant alert to its customers, warning them about a new scam called WhatsApp Screen Mirroring Fraud. Many individuals have fallen victim to this fraud due to a lack of...
New Delhi: In a key step towards combating cyber fraud and financial crime via mobiles, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday announced sharing of “Financial Fraud Risk Indicator...
A team from the UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recently visited Delhi's Tihar Jail. This visit is connected to India's efforts to extradite fugitives such as Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi. The...
A 43-year-old man of Indian descent has been charged with a federal tax violation in Texas, United States. The Justice Department announced that Anil Surbhi was named in an indictment returned by a...
Switzerland, once known as a haven for black money, is taking steps to change its image. To increase transparency and crack down on black money, Switzerland is considering joining the International...
In a brazen display of criminal activity, a businessman was robbed of 30 lakh rupees in broad daylight in Bistupur, Jamshedpur. The incident, which occurred near a Gurudwara, involved a group of...
Cybercrime has become a significant challenge for India in the modern era. Cybercriminals are moving away from old methods and adopting sophisticated and shocking tactics. They are increasingly using...
Cyber fraud is becoming an increasingly complex problem in the modern era, affecting everyone from ordinary citizens to prominent individuals. A single mistake can lead to the loss of a lifetime's...
Cybercriminals are attempting to defraud dairy farmers in Jharkhand under the guise of government schemes. The District Dairy Development Department, upon becoming aware of the situation, filed a...
A man in Ranchi, India, was defrauded of ₹8.6 lakhs in a sophisticated cyber scam disguised as a water bill payment. The victim received a WhatsApp message with the Ranchi Municipal Corporation logo,...
Instances of online cyber fraud are on the rise. While people often consider ATMs safer for cash withdrawals, cybercriminals are now actively targeting ATMs in Ranchi, particularly those without...
The Cyber Crime Investigation Department of Jharkhand (Ranchi) has achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting seven cybercriminals operating on behalf of Chinese fraud networks. The arrests...
The Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department (CID) has exposed a sophisticated cyber fraud network operating in the state. The network was involved in investment scams and digital arrest schemes,...