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Ahmedabad Police Bust ₹1.5 Crore Re-NEET Paper Scam, Two Arrested June 15, 2026 Ahmedabad police bust Re-NEET Paper scam, 2 arrested in ₹1.5 crore cyber fraud case Copy Link X WhatsApp Share By Pioneer News Service PTI Photo Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has busted an interstate cyber fraud racket involving fake claims of access to Re-NEET examination question papers and arrested two accused from Rajasthan, police said on Monday. Police clarified that no actual examination paper leak was involved and the case pertains to a cyber fraud operation targeting students and parents by exploiting concerns around the NEET re-examination. According to officials, the accused used Telegram, Instagram and other social media platforms to circulate fake advertisements claiming access to the Re-NEET question paper and confidential exam material. Victims were allegedly asked to pay advance amounts for “premium access”. The arrested accused have been identified as Sumer Singh Bharat Lal Meena, an ITI graduate from Jaipur, and Akash Pappulal Meena, a resident of Kota. Police said investigators identified at least eight Telegram channels linked to the operation, where the accused allegedly built fake…

Hyderabad resident duped of Rs 5 lakh after banking apps were secretly ... Hyderabad: A 37-year-old man who had won the trust of a Hyderabad family allegedly installed banking apps on a 66-year-old woman’s phone without her knowledge and siphoned off Rs 5 lakh, using the money for online gaming. Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police arrested the accused and recovered the entire amount. The accused, identified as Narender, a native of Vijayawada and currently residing at a boys’ hostel in Kukatpally, was apprehended following technical analysis and mobile location tracking by the Cyber Crime Police. Gaming addiction behind the crime During the investigation, it emerged that Narender was addicted to online gaming and used the fraudulently obtained money for gaming activities. The money trail revealed that the amount had been routed through gaming applications and accounts. Senior citizen notices unauthorised transactions According to the police, the victim, V Bharathi, a resident of Ayyappa Society in Madhapur, maintains a savings account with Union Bank of India. She found that unauthorised transactions had taken place on May 9 and May 11 this year. Being a senior citizen, Bharathi …

Two arrested for duping Hyderabad man of Rs 67.6 lakh in stock market ... Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit arrested two persons for cheating a 57-year-old man by promising high returns in stock trading. The accused lured the victim into investing and later defrauded him. Cash and mobile phones were recovered Hyderabad:TheHyderabad Cybercrimeunit nabbed two persons for allegedly cheating an elderly man from the city to the tune of Rs 67.6 lakh on the pretext of good returns instock trading. The arrested persons — Mehulbhai Ramani and Hardik Kumar — along with their associates, lured the 57-year-old man to invest in the stock market and promised him hefty returns, but cheated him. Trusting their claims, the victim deposited Rs 67.6 lakh in their account. The police recovered cash of Rs 1 lakh and two mobile phones from the accused.

Cyber fraudsters create fake profile of Thrissur Collector for scam ... Onmanorama Staff Published: October 03, 2024 03:46 PM IST 1 minuteRead Link Copied Thrissur: A gang attempted to swindle money from a resident of Athirappilly, Thrissur, by creating a fake Facebook account of Thrissur District Collector, Arjun Pandian. However, the resident realized it was a scam and backed out without paying any money. The group created an account in the name of District Collector Arjun Pandian to attempt the fraud. Initially, they contacted the resident of Athirappilly through Facebook Messenger, posing as the Collector. He was told that a man named Sumith Kumar was with CRPF and was like a brother to the Collector. They further said that since Sumith Kumar had been transferred, he had some furniture at his Bangalore home, which he was willing to sell at a very low price. After getting the Athirappilly resident's phone number, the group said Sumith Kumar would call him. Subsequently, a person introducing himself as Sumith Kumar contacted the resident from a North Indian mobile number. The scammer shared pictures of the furniture via WhatsApp and offered to sell them for Rs 1,10,000. Th…

Bengaluru police bust marks card racket involving fake university ... In a major crackdown on educational fraud, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bengaluru arrested the Managing Director of a tech firm, Ssystems Quest Private Ltd, for running a fake marks card racket. The accused, Vikas Bhagat, has been charged with providing fake marks cards and degree certificates to students who did not appear for exams. The fraud scheme was uncovered when a 26-year-old student approached the suspect's office with the intention of continuing his education through a correspondence course. However, the office staff convinced him to pay them Rs 25,000 and promised to provide him with fake marks cards and certificates without him having to take any exams. The student reported the incident to the police, and a case was officially registered on January 3. During several coordinated raids at New Quest Technologies at Rajajinagar, Ssystem Quest at JP Nagar, Aarohi Institute in Chandrappa Layout, Vishwa Jyothi College at Dasarahalli and Benaka Correspondence College at Vijayanagar, the police confiscated 6,800 fake marks cards of various universities, 22 laptops and computers, and 13 mobile ph…

Hyderabad: How man posing as bizman with ₹200 Cr worth on ... - Dailyhunt H yderabad: Have you watched Arshad Warsi starrer Bollywood flick `Fraud Saiyaan'? Now, meet his real-life twin. A man posed as a wealthy businessman with assets worth over ₹200 crore on matrimonial sites, cheating several women across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Advertisement Police have arrested the accused, identified as Venkat Kamesh, for using fake identities to gain the trust of women, mostly IT professionals, to siphon off lakhs of rupees, which he later spent on online gaming and betting. So far, 18 cases have been registered against him in the two Telugu states. Posed as millionaire businessman According to police, Venkat Kamesh created fake profiles on popular matrimony platforms and introduced himself as a successful entrepreneur. He allegedly claimed to own luxury villas and a farmhouse and projected himself as a man with assets exceeding ₹200 crore to lure prospective brides. IT professionals among main targets Investigators found that Kamesh primarily targeted women employed in the IT sector. After establishing relationships and winning their confidence, he allegedly sought money under variou…

Man Duped Of ₹86 Lakh In Online Matrimonial Scam - Deccan Chronicle Hyderabad:A 42-year-old man from Old Bowenpally was defrauded of more than ₹86 lakh in an online investment scam after being befriended by a woman on a matrimonial application who promised marriage. According to the complainant, a supervisor employed with a private firm registered on a matrimonial application in November 2025, seeking to remarry following the death of his wife in June 2024. He was raising two children alone. Soon after creating his profile, he received a notification that a woman identifying herself as Preeti Chopra saying he had liked his profile. During their chats, she claimed to be involved in a highly profitable finance business dealing in forex trading, Bitcoin, gold trading and other online investments. To convince him, she shared screenshots showing large daily profits and sent him a trading platform link. Believing her claims, the victim registered on the website and provided personal details including PAN, Aadhaar and bank information. Police said the victim first invested ₹25,000, which was converted into USDT, and he even received a profit of ₹21,750 credited to his b…

Chennai Man Arrested for Cheating Rs 19.7 Lakh in Fake Forex Investment ... Investment Scams Online and Tech Phishing Scams Chennai Man Arrested for Cheating Rs 19.7 Lakh in Fake Forex Investment Scheme S. Sakthivel duped businessman through fake online forex trading by Ananya Mehta March 12, 2025 written by Ananya Mehta March 12, 2025 312 Ariyalur police have arrested a Chennai-based man, S. Sakthivel (36), for allegedly cheating a businessman out of Rs19.7 lakh under the pretext of doubling his money through an online forex trading scheme. The police also seized three mobile phones, nine SIM cards, and seven ATM cards from Sakthivel. According to the police, a 43-year-old businessman from Ariyalur was first contacted by Sakthivel through social media earlier this year, offering a chance to invest in an online forex trading plan. Sakthivel then contacted the businessman over the phone, sharing links to his fake investment schemes through messaging platforms. Believing the offer, the businessman transferred Rs19.7 lakh in multiple installments. When Sakthivel failed to deliver any returns or pay interest, the victim grew suspicious and filed a complaint with the cybercrime police …

CBI arrests accused in ‘Digital Arrest’ case The accused had coerced a senior citizen into transferring ₹25.65 lakh to two different bank accounts under the threat of “digital arrest”

Tirupur man arrested for Rs 5.8 crore fake forex fraud CHENNAI:The city police’s Cyber Crime Wing has caught a Tirupur man in connection with a Rs 5.80 crore fraud involving fake forex and stock market trading. Khaleel Ahmed (43) of Anna Nagar had filed a complaint stating that an agent had promised high returns for investing in a company called “FX Global Prime”. Over time, he had spent approximately Rs 5.80 crore under various pretexts. He realised he was conned as there were no returns. Probe revealed that the accused operated Khaleel’s Demat and trading accounts for several years and gradually shifted him to multiple fake trading platforms like Kabana Capitals, Handtech Market, Schatz Markets, TCM Broking and FX Global/ Forex Global Prime, which showed fake profits of around Rs 66 crore. When Khaleel tried to withdraw money, he was asked to pay transfer fees, penalties and “company violation charges” before the account was finally blocked. The police arrested C Saravanakumar, native of Tirupur, from Madurai and brought him to city.

Assam man arrested in Rs 34.33 crore investment fraud case in Arunachal Naharlagun Police have arrested the prime accused in an alleged Rs 34.33 crore investment fraud case involving forged government documents, impersonation, and false claims of high-level political and bureaucratic connections. The accused, identified as Rishiraj Borkotoky (41) of Guwahati, Assam, was arrested on June 20 following an investigation into a complaint filed by businessman Rajesh Agarwal. Police also seized five mobile phones and a luxury vehicle valued at approximately Rs 1.5 crore during the operation. Addressing a press conference on June 22, Naharlagun Superintendent of Police Dr. Nyelam Nega said the case was registered at Banderdewa Police Station on June 5 under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The investigation was entrusted to Sub-Inspector Koj Tada. According to the complaint, Borkotoky allegedly convinced the complainant to invest in a proposed Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) manufacturing project in Assam. Police said the accused portrayed himself as a financially influential businessman with close links to senior government officials and political leaders. …

Three Held In Rs 850.59 Crore Ponzi Scam In Hyderabad - ETV Bharat ETV Bharat / state Three Held In Rs 850.59 Crore Ponzi Scam In Hyderabad The accused lured investors with false promises of steady monthly returns based on deceptive stock market prediction software. Representational image ( ETV Bharat ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : August 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM IST | Updated : August 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM IST 2 Min Read Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police have unearthed a massive Ponzi scheme run in the guise of artificial intelligence (AI) based stock market investments and arrested three accused. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Cyberabad Police have arrested Gaddam Venugopal, Gaddam Venkatarao and Shreyaspal who allegedly duped 3,164 persons across the country while siphoning off a staggering amount of Rs 850.59 crore. Cyberabad EOW Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Muthyam Reddy said that Venugopal who is a resident of Mallavarappadu in Prakasam district was indulging in fraud while living in Manikonda by floating several fake companies and websites from Madhapur. To give a professional appearance to his operations, he had hired over 20 agents, technical developers and webs…

Three, including a former BDA staffer, held for forgery and cheating BENGALURU: The Seshadripuram police have arrested a former Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) employee and two others for allegedly creating fake documents to register a BDA site. The accused have been identified as K Chikkarayi (68), a resident of MKS Layout and retired BDA employee, B Manjunath (48), a broker from Vasanthnagar, and C Murulidhar (60) of Nagarabhavi. Another accused, identified as Devendra is absconding. According to the police, one, L Bailappa, was allotted a 40x60 plot in Arkavathi Layout, 2nd Block, in 2006, and the lease-cum-sale agreement was also registered. However, in 2018, Chikkarayi and three others allegedly forged documents and moved an application in the name of Bailappa requesting the BDA to allot an alternative plot in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout. Bailappa died in 2019. Later, his wife Lakshmidevamma approached the BDA seeking transfer of ownership, but officials found that the land had already been registered in Bailappa’s name in another plot.An internal probe by the BDA vigilance wing revealed that the documents submitted were fake and forged. Chikkarayi, along with the …

Digital arrest scam: CBI arrests three accused after searches in Odisha and Rajasthan The accused have been identified as Bibekananda Dixit and Jayant Kumar Acharya from Balasore, Odisha; and Kanhaiya Lal from Nagaur, Rajasthan

Vijayapura Police Recover Rs 2.47 Crore from Online Fraudsters, Arrest ... Crypto Cryptocurrency Scams Vijayapura Police Recover Rs 2.47 Crore from Online Fraudsters, Arrest Mastermind Sikandar Mohammad Basargi Vijayapura Police Investigate Major Online Scams, Arrest Key Suspect by Ananya Mehta March 15, 2025 written by Ananya Mehta March 15, 2025 237 The Vijayapura Cyber Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Crime Police have successfully investigated five major online fraud cases, recovering a total of Rs 2.47 crore from the accused and returning the funds to the victims. The investigations were supervised by Superintendent of Police Laxman B Nimbargi, along with Additional SPs Shankar Marihal and Ramanagouda Hatti. SP Laxman B Nimbargi stated that thorough investigations were conducted into the financial frauds, which involved various scams including digital arrests, crypto trading, part-time job offers, stock market investments, and fake railway job appointments. Following the legal proceedings, the Court directed the police to return the recovered amounts to the victims. The operations were carried out by a team led by DySP Sunil Kamble and Inspector Ramesh Awaji. One of the key cases…

TGCSB arrests two in Rs 4.70 crore WhatsApp impersonation fraud The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested two men for allegedly facilitating a Rs 4.70 crore cyber fraud in which fraudsters impersonated a company's Managing Director through a fake WhatsApp profile. Police said the accused supplied mule bank accounts used in the scam. HYDERABAD:The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has arrested two persons for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud in which a company was duped of Rs 4.70 crore after fraudsters impersonated its Managing Director through a fake WhatsApp profile. According to the TGCSB, an employee of the company received WhatsApp messages from a profile displaying the name and photograph of the company’s Managing Director. Believing the messages to be genuine, the complainant transferred Rs 4.70 crore to bank accounts specified by the fraudsters. Technical analysis and verification of bank transactions led investigators to the arrest of the two suspects — Dosapati Krishna Sai of Sathupally in Khammam district and Mandavally Shiva Nagaraju, a resident of Kothapet in Hyderabad, a native of Sathupally. The police said the suspects had allegedly procured and s…

3 held for duping Bengaluru techie of Rs 11 crore in digital arrest Vijay Kumar K S, a 39-year-old software professional, made a remarkable Rs 11 crore from Rs 50 lakh invested in stocks over 10 years, only to lose it within a month through “digital arrest”, the Bengaluru police said. A significant portion of the money is suspected to have been sent to a man abroad throughhawalatrade. On Sunday,BengaluruNortheast cybercrime police announced the arrests of 24-year-old Karan, a resident of Gujarat, and Tarun Natani, 26, who is fromDelhi. They first arrested Dhaval Bhai Shah, a 35-year-old bullion trader from Gujarat. The accused are part of a nexus that allegedly siphoned Rs 11.83 crore from Vijay Kumar. Investigations have revealed that the operation was being monitored from Dubai. It all began on November 11 last year when Vijay Kumar received a call from someone claiming to be an official of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Claiming that his documents were used for illegal advertisements and messages, the caller said there were police cases against him inMumbai. What baffled Vijay Kumar was that a “police officer” claimed Rs 6 crore had been laundered by a person name…

Delhi: 3 held in Rs 50 lakh pan-India investment fraud ... - ThePrint Home India Delhi: 3 held in Rs 50 lakh pan-India investment fraud; linked to... India Delhi: 3 held in Rs 50 lakh pan-India investment fraud; linked to cyber cases of Rs 6.33 cr PTI 08 December, 2025 04:03 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) The Delhi Police has arrested three men allegedly involved in operating a cyber fraud network posing as representatives of SEBI-registered stockbrokers that facilitated a pan-India investment scam amounting to nearly Rs 50 lakh, an official said on Monday. The accused, identified as Pravash Chandra Panda (43), and his nephews Pritam Roshan Panda (27) and Sritam Roshan Panda (24), all residents of Odisha, are linked to 165 cybercrime complaints across the country, with financial trails indicating transactions worth Rs 6.33 crore, they added. The arrests were made during the investigation of a case registered in Dwarka, involving a complainant who was duped by fraudsters posing as representatives of SEBI-registered stockbrokers, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Aditya Gautam said. Show Full Article The victim was i…

Inter-state cyber forgery racket busted in Delhi: Two arrested for fake ... Inter-state cyber forgery racket busted in Delhi: Two arrested for fake identity document network Published: 06-07-2026, 10:23 AM Share 📌 Key Points Documents were designed to closely mimic genuine government-issued identity records. Racket was uncovered during routine cyber patrolling and social media monitoring. Fake documents could be used for identity theft, impersonation, and financial fraud. New Delhi, July 6. Two persons were arrested as the Delhi Police Special Cell's Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) busted an inter-state cyber fraud racket allegedly involved in preparing and selling forged government identity documents through an online platform. The accused were operating the website bkprint.in, which allegedly enabled users to generate fake Aadhaar cards, voter identity cards, PAN-related documents, residence certificates, caste certificates, birth and death certificates, and other forged government document-like records in exchange for online payments. According to Delhi Police, the racket was engaged in preparing forged documents that closely resembled genuine government-issue…

Woman arrested over Rs 3.38 lakh SHG fund fraud Bhubaneswar:The Laxmisagar police Friday arrested a 30-year-old woman Friday for allegedly swindling Rs 3.38 lakh from four Self Help Groups (SHGs) by forging the bank account details of the beneficiaries. The accused, identified as Sanjukta Maharatha, succeeded in tricking the members into believing that she was in urgent need of cash to perpetrate the fraud, said Laxmisagar Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) P Shyam Sundar Rao. Rao said Sanjukta, who lives in the area, served as the secretary of Gorakhanatha SHG, Jayagananatha SHG, Omm Sai Ram SHG, and Mangala Mandap SHG. Between 2022 and December 2024, she withdrew Rs3.38 lakh in various installments from the accounts of the SHGs by forging the account details of as many as 10 beneficiaries. Rao said on a particular occasion, Sanjukta had withdrawn Rs 2 lakh from Jayagananatha SHG. Matters came to light when the group members confronted her about the clandestine withdrawals. “Sanjukta then assured them of returning the money at the earliest. When she failed to keep her word for a long time, the SHG members lodged a complaint against her Friday,” Rao added. However, the defrauded money…

Bhubaneswar police bust inter-state cyber fraud gang, 12 arrested for ... BHUBANESWAR : Commissionerate Police on Sunday busted an inter-state cyber fraud racket and arrested 12 persons including seven Bihar natives, four hailing from Kerala and a citizen of Bhubaneswar in this connection. The accused been identified as Debasish Tripathy (44) of Badagada area, Bijay Kumar (24), Pintu Kumar (27), Sanjay Kumar Ray (42), Gunjan Kumar (40), Manish Kumar (20), Arjun Raj (22) and Pankaj Kumar (37), all natives of Bihar, and Ajay Raj (39), Santhroo V (25), Ajit M (28) and Sarath Sasi (25) of Kerala. Initial investigation revealed the gang, infamously called Katri Sarai gang, mostly targeted people of northern and southern states and duped them of `20 crore in the last seven to eight years. Police said the accused cheated people using three ways - by sending fake gift vouchers/ lucky coupons and collecting money towards registration fee to facilitate release of the expensive rewards, on the pretext of providing loans at low interest rate from different finance companies and luring them to earn huge amount of money through fictitious Kerala lottery scheme. As per police, Debasish and Pan…

Gujarat cyber police bust fake RE-NEET paper scam of ₹1.5 cr fraud Ahmedabad:Gujarat's Cyber Crime Department has uncovered an alleged cyber fraud network that exploited students preparing for the RE-NEET examination by falsely claiming to provide leaked question papers through Telegram channels. The investigation, led by the Cyber Crime Police Station in Ahmedabad, revealed that the operation allegedly used social media posts, advertisements and Telegram groups to lure students and parents into paying money for access to purported examination material. According to police, several Telegram channels were created to circulate claims of leaked RE-NEET question papers and confidential examination content. Victims were allegedly persuaded to transfer money through online payment platforms based on these promises. As investigators traced digital footprints, including Telegram accounts, mobile numbers, IP addresses, bank transactions and electronic devices, they reportedly identified a Telegram channel named "Raghav_singh_neet" that was linked to several similar channels. Police alleged that these channels were operated through a Telegram user identified as "Private Mafia", who used…

Retired school teacher duped of Rs 52 lakh in digital arrest case in TN TIRUCHY: A 74-year-old woman in Tiruchy was cheated of Rs 52 lakh by fraudsters online who posed as Bengaluru police officials and threatened her with arrest in a fabricated human trafficking case. According to the police, the woman, a retired government-aided school teacher was a resident of Thiruvanaikoil. On February 7, she received a call from an unknown number who identified himself as an officer from the Bengaluru city police. He alleged that she had handed over her Aadhaar card and ATM card to a man named ‘Sathakathan’, who was allegedly involved in human trafficking and had received Rs 3 crore as bribe. A caller claiming to be an SI claimed that an arrest warrant was pending against her in the Delhi High Court. He threatened to arrest her within two hours and insisted on verifying her bank accounts to trace the alleged bribe money, police added. Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp Download the TNIE app to stay with us and follow the latest

Doctor held in Gujarat ₹2.3 crore cyber fraud scam Key Points A doctor is among five people arrested in Gujarat for allegedly cheating a Surat resident of₹2.3 crorethrough a fake matrimonial profile and a fraudulent forex investment scheme. TheState Cyber Centre of Excellencecarried out the operation after investigators uncovered what they described as an interstate network with links stretching from Gujarat to Nepal. Police said the victim was contacted through a profile created under the name"Jigyasa Kapoor"and gradually invested larger sums after being shown apparent profits on theRoboForex platform. State Cyber Centre of Excellence SP Dr. Rajdeepsinh Jhalasaid the accused created a bogus matrimonial profile under the name"Jigyasa Kapoor"and later contacted the Surat resident through theDilsafarapp. According to investigators, he was initiallypersuaded to invest ₹50,000in a purported forex trading opportunity on theRoboForex platform. Speaking toBhaskar English, Dr. Jhala said,"After winning the victim's trust by showing profits, they were motivated to invest more in the RoboForex platform."Police said the man eventually transferred ₹2.3 crore into multiple bank accounts lin…

Digital arrest fraud: Bengaluru homemaker duped of ₹98.4 lakh during two-month ordeal The fraudsters allegedly told the woman that her identity documents had been misused in a money laundering case, and that multiple criminal cases had been registered against her

Cyber fraud: Chennai cops arrest two from Thoothukudi CHENNAI:Chennai Police's Cyber Crime police arrested two persons from Thoothukudi for operating mule bank accounts for cyber fraudsters, who scammed people of several crores through the "digital arrest" and investment scams. Digital arrest involves scammers impersonating as law enforcement officers, typically from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Mumbai Police, among others, and fabricate a scenario to instil fear and create panic in the minds of the person at the other end of the line. In one case, the police arrested Selvakumar, a 35-year-old from Kayalpattinam, after tracing Rs 10 lakh from a Rs 4.15 crore "digital arrest" scam to his Tamilnad Mercantile Bank account. The money had been withdrawn almost entirely in cash, police said. Acting on a complaint from a 73-year-old Chennai resident who lost Rs 4.15 crore to fraudsters in September this year, the police initially arrested Manish Kumar (23) from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Further probe into the case led to Selvakumar's arrest. In the second case, the police arrested Nishanth (37) for cheating an Anna Nagar resident of Rs 1.0…

Fraudsters Dupe Bengaluru Bank Of Rs 1.32 Crore, Spend Rs 38 Lakh In ... ETV Bharat / state Fraudsters Dupe Bengaluru Bank Of Rs 1.32 Crore, Spend Rs 38 Lakh In Casinos And Pubs The accused allegedly forged court orders and sent them to the bank via a fake government email ID. Representational image ( File/ETV Bharat ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : April 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM IST 2 Min Read Bengaluru: Three persons — two from Delhi and one from Rajasthan — were recently arrested in Bengaluru for defrauding a major private bank of Rs 1.32 crore by creating 18 fake court orders while impersonating government officials. The Cyber Crime Police of Bengaluru arrested the three for orchestrating a sophisticated fraud targeting the bank's branch in the Halasuru area of the city. The case was registered following a complaint by the bank manager. The modus operandi The accused — Abhimanyu Kumar Pandey and Neeraj Singh from Delhi, and Sagar Lakhur from Rajasthan — allegedly forged court orders and sent them to the bank via a fake government email ID. To create the illusion of legitimacy, the trio applied for a government email through the Karnataka State Wide Area Network (K-SWAN), p…

Elderly man loses Rs.76.65 lakh to fraudsters alleging digital arrest ... Yogesh K Porwar A 70-year-old resident of Abbaiah Reddy Layout in Kaggadasapura has filed a complaint with the East Division Cyber Crime Police alleging that he was “digitally arrested”by fraudsters who extorted Rs.76.65 lakh from him over a period of nearly three weeks. The complainant,a resident of C.V. Raman Nagar in Bengaluru,stated that he first received a call on his landline from an unknown number on February 2. The caller claimed that a landline number was registered in his name and was allegedly being used for illegal activities. According to the complaint,the caller introduced himself as “Mr.Atul Kumar,”claiming to be an employee with ID number 150989. He informed victim that a complaint had been registered against him,citing a case number MH 1045/1025. The caller later took his mobile number and contacted him via WhatsApp,claiming to be Sub-Inspector Uday Madhukar Patil from the Mumbai Police. During a video call,the fraudster allegedly accused him of involvement in money laundering, drug trafficking,and operating four illegal bank accounts. Despite his repeated denials,the accused allegedly press…

Cyberabad Police Bust ₹35 Crore Gandipet Land Fraud Racket, 3 Arrested Translate: English తెలుగు Text Size: 100% The Cyberabad Police have arrested three persons in connection with an alleged ₹35 crore land fraud racket involving 10 acres of government land in Survey Number 18, Gandipet . The accused allegedly created and circulated fake Government Orders (GOs) through WhatsApp and social media platforms to fraudulently claim ownership of the land. DCP Serilingampally Zone, Ch Srinivas , confirmed that the accused attempted to sell the land at ₹3.5 crore per acre and had allegedly received nearly ₹4 crore in advance from unsuspecting buyers despite the High Court dismissing their land claims earlier in 2025. Among the accused named in the case are former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu and Bolla Ramesh , both of whom are currently absconding. The police have launched an intensive manhunt to apprehend the remaining accused persons. The investigation revealed that the fraudsters exploited digital platforms to spread misinformation about land ownership, creating forged government documents that appeared authentic to potential buyers. The scam targeted individuals looking to invest in pr…

Gujarat cyber police bust fake re-NEET paper racket, uncover Rs 1.5 ... AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Police’s Cyber Crime Department have unearthed an alleged cyber fraud syndicate that exploited the anxiety surrounding the RE-NEET examination by falsely promising access to leaked question papers. The probe has exposed a wider network of investment scams, gaming-related money laundering, and cyber fraud transactions worth around Rs 1.5 crore. According to investigators, unknown persons created multiple Telegram channels and IDs and circulated attractive advertisements, messages, and posts claiming they could provide the RE-NEET question paper and other confidential examination material. The false assurances were designed to exploit the fear and desperation of aspirants, ultimately convincing several victims to transfer money through online payment platforms. Investigators examined Telegram channels, mobile numbers, IP addresses, bank accounts, online transactions, and electronic devices. Technical analysis coupled with human intelligence reportedly led police to a Telegram channel named "Raghav_singh_neet", which was allegedly linked with nearly seven other similar channels. Police cla…

Malad homemaker loses Rs 12 lakh in 'digital arrest' scam - Mid-day Updated On:18 February, 2026 02:30 PM IST|Mumbai|Aishwarya Iyer A 67-year-old Malad homemaker was duped of Rs 12 lakh in a ‘digital arrest’ scam after fraudsters posing as police sent fake court orders and kept her under constant video surveillance for six days. The fraud surfaced after her daughter alerted the 1930 cyber helpline. An FIR has been registered Fraudsters posing as police used WhatsApp video calls to trap the senior citizen. Representation pic/istock A 67-year-old homemaker fromMaladwas allegedly cheated of Rs 12 lakh in a sophisticated “digital arrest” scam, in which fraudsters posing as police and central agency officers kept her under constant virtual watch for six days. Cyber police said the woman received a WhatsApp video call from a man claiming to be aMumbai Policeofficer. Using a profile photo with a police logo, he alleged that a bank account opened in her name in Lucknow had been used to route '17 crore for terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir. She was told she had earned a 10 per cent commission and could face arrest and up to 10 years in jail. How do you like the new new mid-day.com e…

Bengaluru man loses Rs 50 lakh after 'digital arrest', fraudsters send ... What began as a phone call about a money-laundering case soon turned into a two-day ordeal for a 73-year-old Bengaluru man, involving fake court orders, continuous WhatsApp surveillance and even a stranger appearing at his doorstep. By the end of it, he had lost Rs 50 lakh. According to the FIR registered on March 8, the Domlur resident first received a call on the afternoon of March 5 from an unknown number. The caller claimed that his phone number had been misused in a money-laundering case and that he was required to undergo an inquiry. Soon after, the same person contacted him on WhatsApp and told him that he had been “digitally arrested.” The scammers then sent him a document titledFinancial Transaction Committee Order, bearing the header of the Supreme Court of India. They claimed that the inquiry was being conducted by an agency called the “Protection of Anti Money Laundering Office of India,” and told him he was a suspect who had to follow their directions to be “acquitted.” The FIR states that the victim was instructed not to contact anyone for 72 hours and was made to remain continuously on Wha…

NEET-UG 2026 refund scam foiled; Bihar student arrested for hacking candidates' accounts NEET UG 2026 cyber fraud: Gujarat Police's Cyber Crime Branch, in coordination with the NTA, has arrested a 19-year-old Bihar student for allegedly attempting to divert NEET UG 2026 fee refunds into his own bank accounts. Investigators found that the accused targeted around 350 candidate accounts and gained unauthorized access to nearly 150 accounts with weak passwords. The fraud was detected through the NEET portal's security systems, enabling authorities to trace and apprehend the accused before widespread financial losses occurred.

Vijayapura Police Recover ₹2.47 Crore in Cyber Fraud Cases Vijayapura: The Vijayapura Cyber Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Crime Police have successfully investigated five major online fraud cases, recovering Rs 2.47 crore from the accused and returning it to the victims. Superintendent of Police Laxman B Nimbargi, along with Additional SPs Shankar Marihal and Ramanagouda Hatti, supervised the investigations. Giving details, Laxman B Nimbargi said that a thorough investigation was conducted into these financial fraud cases, which involved scams related to digital arrests, crypto trading, part-time job offers, stock market investments, and fake railway job appointments. Following legal proceedings, the Court directed the police to return the recovered funds to the complainants. A team led by DySP Sunil Kamble and Inspector Ramesh Awaji carried out the operations. One of the important cases involved was where a contractor from Vijayapura was duped into investing in an internationalCAPEX.COMtrading app. He was assured of getting 30 percent monthly returns through trading in dollars, gold, crude oil, and cryptocurrencies. The fraudsters managed to extract Rs 1.88 cror…

Telangana CID Arrests Man in ₹95-Crore Fake Crypto Investment Scam ETV Bharat / state Telangana CID Arrests Man in ₹95-Crore Fake Crypto Investment Scam The accused allegedly lured investors through a bogus website and WhatsApp groups by promising high returns. Representational Image. ( File photo ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : July 8, 2026 at 6:36 PM IST 1 Min Read Hyderabad: The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday arrested a 47-year-old man in connection with a case of fraud involving the promise of huge profits through cryptocurrency investments. The accused, Kurrimela Ramesh Goud, from Nellutla village of Lingalaghanapuram mandal, Jangaon district, was arrested following an investigation into complaints of large-scale financial fraud. The case was registered after one Manoj Kumar from Karimnagar lodged a complaint with the CID, stating that he had been duped through a fraudulent website. According to officials, Goud created a fake online platform named GBR and persuaded people to invest in a purported cryptocurrency business by promising high returns. To gain the confidence of potential investors, the accused allegedly added individuals to a …

Axis Bank manager, 3 others held for siphoning over ₹12 crore ... - Mint The Karnataka Police on 28 December arrested an Axis Bank relationship manager and three others in Gujarat's Rajkot while probing an interstate cybercrime andfinancial fraudfollowing the four allegedly siphoned over₹12 crore from Bengaluru-based Dreamplug Paytech Solutions Pvt Ltd – the operator of Cred, reported Times of India. According to the report, the accused are relationship manager Vaibhav Pithadiya (29), Surat's banking agent Parmer Neha Ben Vipulbhai (26), insurance agent Shailesh (29), and Rajkot's commission agent Shubham (26). The Bengaluru East CEN police (Cybercrime, Economic Offences, Narcotics) apprehended the suspects and seized₹1.83 crore in cash, two mobile phones, and a fake Corporate Internet Banking (CIB) form, according to Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayanand. Earlier on 12 November, thefraud came to lightwhen executives from Dreamplug identified suspicious transactions in their firm's accounts. After the probe, it was revealed over 14 days between 29 October to 11 November, about₹12.2 crore was siphoned off from two Axis Bank accounts. The report added that the accused gained …

Man arrested for cheating job aspirants by posing as Azamgarh Basic ... Azamgarh police on Friday arrested a man for allegedly cheating people of lakhs of rupees by posing as the Basic Education Officer of Azamgarh. The accused, identified as Ram Singh, a resident of Bandipatti Chauraha, Handia in Prayagraj, also issued fake appointment letters for ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) teacher posts. Two mobile phones were recovered from his possession, said police. A police officer said that the accused was cheating candidates by posing as the Basic Education Officer (BSA) of Azamgarh and promising them selection or appointment letters for ECCE teacher positions. He created a fake email ID — uttarpradeshbsaofficeazamgarh@gmail.com — in the name of the BSA and used the officer’s name and photograph on WhatsApp and Truecaller to gain the candidates’ trust. The accused then demanded amounts ranging from₹10,000 to₹40,000 through QR codes of Jan Seva Kendras (public service centres). After receiving the money, he would block the victims’ mobile numbers. Based on a complaint by Dinesh Vishwakarma, a resident of Mau Kutubpur village and post in Azamgarh, a case was registered on…

Hyderabad: Government employee loses Rs 2.22 crore in fake online ... A government employee from Hyderabad’s Sanathnagar lost Rs 2.22 crore in a cyber fraud after investing through a fake online platform advertised on social media. Fraudsters displayed fictitious profits and later demanded additional payments before the victim approached police. Hyderabad:A government employee from Sanathnagar fell victim to a cyber fraud and lost Rs. 2.22 crore after being lured into a fake online investment scheme promoted through social media advertisements. According to police, the victim came across investment-related advertisements on Facebook that promised high returns. After expressing interest, he was contacted by fraudsters who convinced him to join investment platforms and added him to several WhatsApp groups that he believed to be managed by financial experts and market analysts. The cyber criminals gained the victim’s confidence and persuaded him to invest large sums of money in stages. Believing the scheme to be genuine, the government employee transferred a total of Rs. 2.22 crore to various bank accounts provided by the fraudsters. The scammers displayed a balance of nearly Rs…

Odisha man, niece held in cyber fraud racket - The New Indian Express BERHAMPUR: The cyber crime and economic offences wing of Berhampur on Sunday arrested a 51-year-old man and his niece for their alleged involvement in a racket that procured and managed mule bank accounts. While the man was identified as Satya Narayan Dash of Goutamnagar in Nimakhandi, police refused to divulge the name of his 38-year-old niece. The breakthrough came during the investigation of a cyber crime case lodged on November 26, 2025. Police found that more than eight mule bank accounts were being operated in the names of the accused’s relatives. Police said the accused opened multiple bank accounts in the names of their relatives and handed over passbooks, ATM cards and cheque books to cybercriminals. These accounts were subsequently used to channel and layer illegally obtained money into the formal financial system. Preliminary investigation revealed that around `1 crore was routed through these accounts over a period of nearly one year since 2025. The fraudulent transactions were processed through the eight identified mule accounts. Further probe suggested that the accounts were linked to cybercrim…