Punjab Police bust organised fraud networks, make 729 arrests in a year
The Punjab Police have significantly strengthened their cybercrime response by expanding the cyber defence network across the state.
The Punjab Police have significantly strengthened their cybercrime response by expanding the cyber defence network across the state.
According to the complaint, the victim received a call on January 8, 2026, from a woman claiming to be an employee of a telecom company. She allegedly told him that a mobile number issued using his Aadhaar card was being used for illegal gaming activities in Bengaluru.
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 Mumbai Police has identified the victim as Rajendra, a former manager at the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank.
At the meeting held at the state police headquarters, the DGP directed officers to intensify operations against extremists and expand awareness of the state’s surrender policy
The arrests were made during Operation CyHawk, under which 23 FIRs were registered and the accused were linked to 377 complaints filed on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP).
Sources from Indigo informed that on Wednesday the airline received an email threatening to bomb five airports. It promptly shared the email with all relevant airports to alert them. It was reportedly received at around 3:15 pm.
Several Indian nationals crossed into Thailand following a raid by the Myanmar military on the KK Park compound, a site notorious for running international cyber scams.
Police also seized and neutralized 228 improvised explosive devices, recovered ₹39.53 lakh in extorted levies, and destroyed 37 Maoist bunkers across the state.
The star explained how his daughter immediately switched off the device and informed his wife about the disturbing exchange. “This is how such crimes start. This is a part of cybercrime,” he added.
