The top court directed the RBI to prepare and circulate an SOP for dealing with bank accounts linked to cyber fraud. The court earlier suggested the Centre consider formally defining “digital arrest” in criminal law and treating it as a standalone offence carrying stringent punishment.

Supreme Court orders crackdown on digital arrest scams, setting up of panel

A caller impersonating Priyanka Gandhi's personal secretary contacted several Kerala politicians, offering cabinet berths in exchange for money. Police are investigating the cyber fraud 



Ministerial berths for money: Kerala Police probe cyber fraud impersonating Priyanka Gandhi's private secretary

The crime was reported to the national cybercrime reporting portal on June 16, after which the complaint was forwarded to the Delhi Police. The police have frozen nearly ₹4 crore of the defrauded money. Naresh Gujral runs a company in south Delhi dealing in textile, leather and apparel.

Former PM’s son, an ex-Rajya Sabha MP, duped of Rs 7.80 crore in cyber fraud

UK-listed oil and gas outfit Zephyr Energy plc has admitted a cyber incident siphoned off roughly £700,000 after a single payment to a contractor was quietly redirected to an attacker-controlled account.

The company, a technology-led oil and gas firm focused on developing assets in the US Rocky Mountain region, said on Thursday that one of its American subsidiaries was targeted in what it described as a "highly sophisticated" attack.


UK Firm Zephyr Energy Hit By Payment Redirection Attack; Loses $1M in Cyber Fraud

The police said the family had previously scolded the child; when he didn't return home and remained untraceable for long hours, they filed a missing person complaint at the local police station.

Indore family loses Rs 1 lakh in fake kidnap scam using 'deepfake technology': More details inside

India has launched a major cybercrime crackdown, arresting 34 individuals involved in large-scale digital fraud. Authorities have identified two villages as “cyber fraud zones” following extensive investigations that revealed organized networks targeting citizens and businesses online.

The operation involved coordination between local police, cybercrime cells, and IT security agencies to dismantle these networks. Officials have warned residents to exercise caution online and report suspicious activity immediately. This marks a significant step in India’s ongoing efforts to curb cybercrime and protect digital infrastructure.

India Cybercrime Crackdown: 34 Held, 2 Villages Flagged As Cyber Fraud Zones

The raids, conducted as part of an ongoing cyber terror investigation, led to the seizure of crucial digital evidence, including electronic devices, banking documents, and detailed transaction records. 

CIK raids 22 locations in Srinagar, targets mule bank accounts linked to cyber fraud and terror financing

A 38-year-old man, a native of Uganda, was arrested for allegedly duping a Delhi resident of Rs 1.9 lakh after posing as a woman on a dating app by using pictures of his girlfriend and luring him into a fraudulent investment scheme, police said on Monday.


₹2 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case: Accused Lures Victim on Pretext of Investment

Last year, the Himachal Pradesh Cyber Police had warned people to stay alert and avoid downloading files from unknown sources.

'Welcome. Shadi mein zarur...': Wedding invite leads Maharashtra man to lose ₹2 lakhs - Here's what we know

India News: Police revealed that 7200 bank accounts were flagged, while the number could go up to 20,000 accounts. The transaction amounts have not yet been disclosed, but reports suggest that they could be in crores.

Over 7000 bank accounts seized, dozens detained in major cyber fraud case in Jammu & Kashmir

Hundreds of Chinese workers started to arrive home on Thursday after being freed from online scam centres in Myanmar, as authorities crack down on the cyber fraud industry.

Myanmar deports Chinese scam centre workers

India news: The term "digital arrest" refers to a type of cybercrime where scammers pretend to be law enforcement officers or government officials. They trick people into thinking they’ve committed a crime or their name is involved in illegal activities.

Don’t get played: Ways to prevent digital arrest scams in India

The fraud occurred between November 25 and December 12, the police officials said.



India: Bengaluru techie loses over USD 1.3 million in 'digital arrest' scam

A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim of a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore ($1.3 million) when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said on Monday.

Nigeria's anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash for phony cryptocurrency investments.

Almost 800 arrested in Nigeria over crypto-romance scam

The suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were detained on Dec 10 at the seven-storey Big Leaf Building in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren said.



Krispy Kreme, a well-known United States-based doughnut chain, confirmed on Wednesday (Dec 11) that it was targeted by a cyberattack, disrupting its online systems.

Krispy Kreme confirms cybersecurity breach, online ordering disrupted across US

Shahdara Cyber Police Station in the national capital has arrested a Chinese national, Fang Chenjin, in connection with a major cyber fraud case involving the cheating of over Rs.

Delhi Police nab Chinese national linked to over $11 million stock trading scam

Online scams are costing people billions of dollars every year. In this story, we tell you about some common tactics used by scammers to dupe people and offer some tips that can help you stay safe online.

Ways To Safeguard Yourself From Online Frauds

Indians have reportedly lost millions to a new cyber fraud scheme dubbed the "Digital Arrest" scam. Victims receive fraudulent calls claiming they are under investigation and must pay fines to avoid arrest. Scammers exploit fear and urgency, leading individuals to transfer money quickly. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities as they work to combat this growing threat in the digital landscape.

'Digital Arrest' Scam: Indians Lose Millions To Cyber Fraud

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking during the 115th episode of his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast on Sunday (Oct 27), issued a strong warning about the rising cases of “digital arrest” fraud and people losing their hard earned money to cybercriminals.

In Mann Ki Baat broadcast, PM Modi warns against rising ‘digital arrest’ cases, urges caution

A government school teacher in Agra died due to cardiac arrest after she allegedly got a call from cyber fraudsters that her daughter was caught in a sex scandal, her family claimed on Thursday.

Indian teacher gets hoax call about daughter's sex scandal, dies of cardiac arrest

Cyber slavery has entrapped thousands, possibly tens of thousands, of Indians in Southeast Asia, where they're forced to work for online scammers targetting Indians at home and defrauding millions of dollars from them.

Cyber slavery: Thousands of Indians are trapped and tens of thousands have gone missing in Southeast Asia

India will have as many as 5,000 cyber commandos in the next five years, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (Sep 10). These commandos will be a group of highly-trained police officers who will instantly respond to cyber attacks in the country and carry out preventive measures.

India to have 5,000 cyber commandos in next 5 years to fight cyber threats: Amit Shah

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Supreme Court orders crackdown on digital arrest scams, setting up of panel

Ministerial berths for money: Kerala Police trace cyber fraud SIM to Delhi

Former PM’s son, an ex-Rajya Sabha MP, duped of Rs 7.80 crore in cyber fraud

UK Firm Zephyr Energy Hit By Payment Redirection Attack; Loses $1M in Cyber Fraud

Indore family loses Rs 1 lakh in fake kidnap scam using 'deepfake technology'

India Cybercrime Crackdown: 34 Held, 2 Villages Flagged As Cyber Fraud Zones

Srinagar: CIK raids 22 locations, targets accounts linked to terror financing

₹2 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case: Accused Lures Victim on Pretext of Investment

Wedding invite leads Maharashtra man to lose ₹2 lakhs - Here's what we know

Over 7000 bank accounts seized, dozens detained in major cyber fraud case in Jammu & Kashmir

Myanmar deports Chinese scam centre workers

Don’t get played: Ways to prevent digital arrest scams in India

India: Bengaluru techie loses over USD 1.3 million in 'digital arrest' scam

India: Bengaluru techie loses over USD 1.3 million in 'digital arrest' scam

Almost 800 arrested in Nigeria over crypto-romance scam

Almost 800 arrested in Nigeria over crypto-romance scam

Krispy Kreme confirms cybersecurity breach, online ordering disrupted across US

Delhi Police nab Chinese national linked to over $11 million stock trading scam

Ways To Safeguard Yourself From Online Frauds

'Digital Arrest' Scam: Indians Lose Millions To Cyber Fraud

In Mann Ki Baat broadcast, PM Modi warns against rising ‘digital arrest’ cases, urges caution

Indian teacher gets hoax call about daughter's sex scandal, dies of cardiac arrest

Cyber slavery: Thousands of Indians are trapped and tens of thousands have gone missing in Southeast Asia

India to have 5,000 cyber commandos in next 5 years to fight cyber threats: Amit Shah