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 initiative aims to strengthen digital safety, ensure faster police response, and improve inter-departmental coordination across the state.
Amid rising cybercrime cases nationwide, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in collaboration with Delhi Police, Gurugram Police, Noida Police, and Ghaziabad Police, organised a large-scale Cybercrime Awareness Campaign on Sunday.
A mid-year review of law enforcement activity in Jharkhand reveals a complex security landscape marked by ongoing Maoist suppression, a rising cybercrime footprint, and intensified action against narcotics.
Following the searches, nine accused have been arrested, including middlemen, agents, aggregators, account holders, and bank correspondents for their alleged involvement in the operation and facilitation of opening of mule bank accounts.
Haryana has witnessed a concerted effort to curb cybercrime with a significant increase in public engagement, enforcement action, and financial recovery during the past few years.
