Cyber Fraud: A trap like a spider’s web
People of all ages — men and women alike — are falling prey to these fraudsters.
People of all ages — men and women alike — are falling prey to these fraudsters.
Police identified the arrested men as Janak, Dinesh Kumar, and Pawan Kumar.
While impersonating Naresh Gujral, the scammer communicated with the employee of his staff and eventually shared a bank account number, asking to transfer ₹7.8 crore via RTGS.
Ludhiana Police have uncovered a large international cyber fraud operation allegedly run through illegal call centres targeting foreign nationals using fake tech support scams.
The Delhi Police have busted an organised interstate cyber fraud syndicate involved in cheating people on the pretext of providing overseas jobs and visa services, police said on Friday.
Police data show nearly two lakh SIM cards and IMEI numbers have been deactivated since 2023 as authorities target supply chains feeding cyber fraud networks in Alwar’s Mewat region.
An online friendship that began on WhatsApp turned into a massive cyber fraud for a man from Lucknow, who ended up losing Rs 1.92 crore.
He said offences like “digital arrests” and other forms of cyber crimes committed day and night, causing harassment, most particularly to the senior citizens, are the latest and new challenges that the Indian judiciary is facing.
One accused has been arrested in the case, marking a significant step towards dismantling a growing network of cyber criminals targeting citizens across the country.
Four persons were arrested and items worth Rs 17 lakh recovered following multiple raids in the city, said Kolkata Police on Sunday.
