#Gravitas Nepalese authorities have reportedly uncovered what they describe as a vast criminal network operating a multimillion-dollar fake rescue scam on Mount Everest, where drugs have been deliberately administered to induce altitude sickness-like symptoms, or baking powder is mixed into food to make tourists unwell.

The Everest Scandal: Poison, Corruption & Fraud On Roof Of The World

An elderly doctor couple in south Delhi’s Greater Kailash was allegedly kept under a ‘digital arrest’ by cybercriminals for more than two weeks, coerced into transferring nearly ₹14.85 crore to multiple bank accounts after scammers impersonated law enforcement and telecom officials and threatened them with false criminal charges, Delhi Police said. The fraud unfolded between December 24 and January 9 as the suspects used psychological pressure and fake video calls to control the victims. An e-FIR has been registered and the cybercrime unit is investigating.

'Digital Arrest' Scam In Delhi: Couple Defrauded Of  ₹14 Cr

Cambodia has extradited billionaire Chen Zhi to China after his arrest for allegedly masterminding a massive cryptocurrency scam. Chen Zhi, 37, was accused of defrauding victims worldwide, luring trafficked workers into forced labor camps, and running illicit casinos.

The US had charged him last October, claiming his scams stole billions in cryptocurrency, while the UK sanctioned his Prince Group empire. Cambodian authorities also suspended Prince Bank, a Prince Group subsidiary, though customers can still access their funds.

China’s state media confirmed Chen Zhi is now under coercive measures, with authorities warning other syndicate members to surrender.

Cambodia Extradites Crypto Scam Billionaire Chen Zhi to China | $15B Fraud Case

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to release comprehensive guidelines to prevent the mis-selling of financial products and services.


RBI deploys AI to track fraud, RBI to issue uniform norms to curb mis-selling

After some exchanges following their meeting on social media, the scammer told her that he was “in space on a spaceship right now” but was “under attack and in need of oxygen”.

Trouble in spaceship? Fake astronaut swindles $6,700 out of elderly Japanese woman

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a nationwide alert over a sharp rise in online travel scams, especially targeting Char Dham pilgrims. Fraudsters are luring devotees with fake helicopter and hotel bookings. The government urges travelers to stay cautious and report any fraud immediately to help curb this growing threat.

India: MHA sounds nationwide alarm amid rise in online travel frauds

World | India news | Trending | The gang also created fake social media profiles portraying successful yet emotionally vulnerable Indian women, where they posted lifestyle, fitness, and travel photos, which they geo-tagged with Indian locations.

China sentences nine for defrauding 66,800 Indians in $6.2 million telecom scams

Danish court sentences British hedge fund trader to 12 years in prison for massive tax fraud

India: Woman put under ‘digital arrest’, forced to strip, duped of $2,000

India: IIT Bombay student loses $8,000 to fraudsters in ‘digital arrest’ scam

Neal’s Yard Dairy’s owners report ‘overwhelming’ support after fraud worth millions

Crypto landmark case: Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years for fraud

SIM swap fraud is a form of account takeover where criminals gain access to a victim's phone number. In this report, we explain what SIM swap fraud is and how you can stay safe from such fraud.

Beware of SIM swap fraud

Assam police uncover $26,18,495 scam; CM warns citizens not to fall for fraud

Hyderabad woman claims that Swiggy agent stole laptop, demanded nearly $179 as ransom

Former Republican lawmaker George Santos faces prison after pleading guilty to fraud

Indian Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the country's parliament that there has been a significant increase in financial fraud cases during the last five years. According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), there has been a marked rise in fraud incidents involving credit cards, ATM or debit cards, and internet banking.

RBI: Fraud incidents soar by 986% over five years

Startup founder Chris Kirchner sentenced to 20 years in prison for misappropriation of funds

Who is Rishi Shah: Indian-American man convicted of $1 billion fraud

Indian-American physician pleads guilty to federal healthcare fraud

US: Indian-origin woman posing as federal agent dupes man of $1.5 million

As deepfakes continue to wreak havoc, there is rising concern over deepfake-related incidents of fraud. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | Rising concern over deepfake-related incidents of fraud

Donald Trump could owe $100 million in taxes, audit finds

Controversial exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui's Chief of Staff has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in New York in a $1 billion fraud case. The 45-year-old Yvette Wang pleaded guilty in Manhattan Federal Court to conspiring to commit a wire fraud and money laundering.

Wang pleads guilty weeks before trial in the US

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