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2 Bengaluru residents cheated of Rs 2.7 lakh after clicking on link to pay ‘traffic fine’

January 07, 2026 3:47 pm

The traffic police do not send payment links or demand fines directly from individuals, senior officers with the Bengaluru police said, while warning citizens against clicking on links from unknown contacts.

The court noted that the probe had revealed seven similar complaints in which cyber fraudsters allegedly used the Nashik-based student’s account to deposit stolen funds from victims. (file)

Use of bank account in several cyber fraud cases: Mumbai court denies bail to chemistry student, says cannot consider 'innocent mistake'

January 07, 2026 1:04 pm

A sessions court in Mumbai noted that the student’s account had received Rs 23,900 as part of a cyber fraud involving Rs 12 lakh.

The Delhi Police claimed to have busted the syndicate, arresting two men and apprehending a minor.

Cyber fraud syndicate busted in Delhi, 2 held with links to Bengal industrialist

January 03, 2026 7:29 am

In all, 176 cyber fraud complaints, involving around Rs 180 crore, were found linked to the accounts operated through these companies.

Uttar Pradesh Police released a 5.27-minute cybercrime awareness film, Scam Files, featuring Nana Patekar, on social media.

How a foiled 'digital arrest' inspired Nana Patekar-led short film by UP Police

January 07, 2026 1:50 pm

The short film aims to make people aware of cyber crime. It was produced by the Uttar Pradesh Police and released on social media platforms on Thursday.

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Lured by 30% profit in share trading, Mulund resident loses Rs 1.24 crore in cyber fraud

December 31, 2025 8:06 pm

According to the police, the complainant lives in the Navghar area at Mulund (east) along with his wife, and he retired from a pharmaceuticals company in 2016.

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Cyber fraud refunds cross Rs 3.21 crore in Haryana’s Panchkula; mobile phone recoveries add to police success in 2025

December 31, 2025 5:17 pm

The Panchkula police also highlight a 20% drop in molestation and harassment cases and a near 50% reduction in rape cases from 2024.

'Digital arrest' of NRI among other cases help police unearth interstate cyber fraud racket; officers say several fell prey to traps

December 30, 2025 12:03 pm

Investigation revealed that the money was transferred into an account under the name of a partnership firm, M/s Varnav Infotech, in Punjab’s SAS Nagar.

‘Sense of helplessness, shame’: Ex-Punjab cop’s suicide bid highlights cybercrime toll; support groups key, says Mumbai psychiatrist

December 24, 2025 12:18 pm

This year, three youngsters in Mumbai allegedly died by suicide after being conned by cyber fraudsters.

Rs 8 crore investment scam: Patiala police lodge FIR based on former Punjab IG Amar Chahal’s note; 25 bank accounts frozen

December 24, 2025 11:27 am

Former Punjab Police IG Amar Singh Chahal had mentioned in his note that Rs 1 crore of the amount invested was his own money, while the remaining Rs 7 crore was borrowed from friends and relatives.

Chahal, who retired as an IG, sustained a chest wound, and is under treatment.

Ex-Punjab IPS officer IG Amar Singh Chahal shoots himself after being duped in Rs 8.10 crore cyber fraud

December 23, 2025 11:06 am

Punjab IG Officer Amar Singh Case: The Patiala police said an investigation is underway into the circumstances, including the claims made by former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal.