ED probes 234 cyber frauds, tracks crypto links to ChinaIn a sweeping crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate has launched an investigation into 234 cybercrime cases, ranging from illicit online b...
17 Feb, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Govt blocks access for 242 betting, gambling sitesIndia has blocked over 242 illegal betting and gambling websites. This action follows the passage of the Online Gaming Act last year. The g...
16 Jan, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Indians who fled a Myanmar cyberscam center are being flown home from ThailandIndia is bringing home hundreds of its citizens. They fled from Myanmar last month. Most worked at online scam centers. These centers were ...
06 Nov, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
Malaysia obtains local court order against Telegram for allegedly spreading harmful contentA Malaysian high court granted an interim injunction order to halt the spread of the harmful content and prevent the re-publication of simi...
19 Jun, 2025, 09.15 AM IST
Won Rs 2 lakh, then fell into Rs 9 lakh debt trap: Young online gamer who nearly lost her life shares advice that could save yoursShweta, a young professional, became addicted to online casino games after initial wins, leading to significant debt and a suicide attempt....
19 May, 2025, 04.37 PM IST
Online gaming: Karnataka hopes to have new law in place in two monthsPer Home mnister G Parameshwara, the government will constitute a committee of officials and industry representatives and task them to subm...
09 Apr, 2025, 06.13 PM IST
Intel agency pins 'suspicion' of crypto being used for terror financing, drugs trafficking in IndiaA federal financial intelligence unit in India suspects that cryptocurrency is being used for serious criminal activities such as terrorist...
12 Mar, 2025, 05.52 PM IST
Malaysia grants WeChat, TikTok licences to operate under new lawThe law, which is designed to address the growing issue of cybercrime, requires social media platforms and messaging services in Malaysia w...
02 Jan, 2025, 10.40 AM IST
Cybercriminals using mule accounts to set up illegal payment gateways for money laundering: MHAThe Union Home Ministry has alerted about illegal payment gateways used by cybercriminals for money laundering. These gateways exploit rent...
28 Oct, 2024, 09.21 PM IST
Chinese gangs in Cambodia behind rising cyber-crimes worldwideOwing to its prolonged political unrest, hundreds of small and medium-sized criminal gangs have found a safe haven in Cambodia. Most of the...
17 Apr, 2024, 09.16 PM IST
"Stay safe while gaming online!" alerts MHA's Cyber wingThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a warning about frauds via gaming apps, urging caution when engaging in online gaming. The In...
24 Jan, 2024, 01.19 PM IST
Financial frauds accounted for over 75% cyber crimes since 2020: StudySocial media-related crimes such as cheating by impersonation, cyber-bullying, sexting and email phishing accounted for 12% of the online o...
18 Sep, 2023, 04.40 PM IST
Bihar Police seek ban on over 100 gambling, gaming, 'illegal' loan apps"The decision was taken after confirming that these apps attract Section 69 of the Information Technology (IT) Act as they contain material...
08 Jul, 2023, 07.21 PM IST
Crimes too went digital in the pandemic, up 12%Uttar Pradesh pipped Karnataka to emerge as the state with the highest number of cybercrimes reported in 2020 - constituting over a fifth o...
29 Sep, 2021, 02.41 PM IST
This cyber game may be a losing bet: Karnataka readies to ban online gamblingKarnataka has proposed a set of amendments to the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, to prohibit all types of online gambling activities that invo...
06 Sep, 2021, 10.53 AM IST
ED discovers money trail of betting scam to ChinaAfter a Chinese national Yan Hao was arrested, the ED made him the prime accused in the case and named Delhi-based Jagadamba Trading Compan...
23 Jan, 2021, 10.26 AM IST
JPMorgan's 2014 hack tied to largest cyber breach everJPMorgan Chase & Co. and Dow Jones & Co. were among the targets of the biggest theft of customer data from US financial institutions in his...
11 Nov, 2015, 10.53 AM IST