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SC calls cyber fraudsters 'parasites', denies accused relief- Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off crores
- Nancy Guthrie Case: ‘Mastermind hackers’ or ‘street level thugs’? Former detective comes up with ‘wrench attack’ theory as investigators scramble for breakthrough
- Inside WhatsApp's measures to curb digital arrest scamsWhatsApp is using AI to combat digital arrest scams, banning thousands of impersonating accounts. Authorities are working to prevent signif...29 Apr, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- From May 1, CBI notices to carry QR code to verify genuinenessThe Central Bureau of Investigation is launching a new system to fight cybercriminals. From May 1, CBI notices will feature a special QR co...20 Apr, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- The power of a name: How ‘digital arrest’ scammers weaponise top cops’ reputationsDigital arrest scam: Scammers are using the names of famous police officials to trick people. They pretend to be senior officers and threat...15 Mar, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- CBI arrests AXIS Bank manager in Mumbai over accounts to hide money stolen from cyber crimesNitesh Rai, the accused manager, allegedly, in collusion with cybercriminals, accepted illegal gratification to process account opening for...12 Nov, 2025, 06.53 PM IST
- SC warning puts spotlight on cracks in cyberlaws amid digital arrest scamsThe Supreme Court’s sharp warning over rising “digital arrest” scams, where fraudsters pose as judges or police to extort victims, has reig...30 Oct, 2025, 11.39 AM IST
- SC moots CBI probe, seeks states' responses in digital extortion casesThe Supreme Court is weighing the necessity of a coordinated investigation by the CBI into the alarming surge in digital impersonation crim...28 Oct, 2025, 12.01 AM IST
- Delhi Police draws strategy to curb digital arrest frauds, online complaint platform in worksDelhi Police is developing a comprehensive strategy to combat the surge in digital arrest frauds, including establishing a centralised comp...17 May, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
- Nithin Kamath sounds alarm over digital arrest frauds in IndiaDigital arrest crimes have become increasingly sophisticated, using advanced methods and extensive personal information. The masterminds, w...02 Apr, 2025, 01.32 PM IST
- US soldier linked to Trump-Harris phone tapping tried to sell sensitive BSNL data for just $5,000: ReportCameron John Wagenius, a US Army soldier, was arrested for attempting to sell stolen telecom data linked to India’s BSNL. The hack exposed ...10 Jan, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
- A new weapon against cyber fraud: Govt’s I4C database enables search for known scamsters, can help prevent digital arrestGovernment's I4C database: The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal maintains a database of know scammers which you can search using UPI I...06 Jan, 2025, 06.26 AM IST
- DoT orders telcos to play cybercrime awareness caller tune 8-10 times a day for 3 monthsThe government is fighting cybercrime. Telecom operators will play caller tunes about cybercrime awareness. These tunes will play 8-10 time...20 Dec, 2024, 09.00 PM IST
- MeitY accelerates mass awareness program to prevent 'digital arrest' casesOn Sunday's broadcast of the 166th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 'digital arrest' is a sham to deceive pe...25 Nov, 2024, 05.37 PM IST
- No provision for 'digital arrest' worldwide; report cybercrimes at earliest: ExpertsCybercriminals in Uttar Pradesh are posing as officials from CBI and RBI. They deceive victims into transferring money by using digital arr...03 Nov, 2024, 04.53 PM 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
- How poor cellular network saved a Hyderabad techie after 24 hours of digital arrestA 44-year-old software professional in Hyderabad sought police help to escape cyber criminals who threatened him over a fake money launderi...28 Oct, 2024, 04.11 PM IST
- CBI arrests 26 cybercriminals in multi-state crackdownThe CBI has arrested 26 alleged cybercriminals in a multi-state crackdown on organised cybercrime. Raids were conducted at 32 locations acr...30 Sep, 2024, 03.23 PM IST
- Noida bank branch falls victim to cyber attack: How hackers stole Rs 16.50 croreA bank branch in Noida reported a server breach resulting in the illegal transfer of Rs 16.50 crore. Cybercriminals hacked the bank's RTGS ...16 Jul, 2024, 01.12 PM IST
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