Financial scams exploit individuals’ financial vulnerabilities
North Region Cyber Police have arrested Dhiraj More, a college student, in connection with a massive investment fraud where a 73-year-old man was cheated of nearly Rs 3 crore. The …
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Mary Ford Charged with Embezzling Over $14,000 from Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — A woman from the Oklahoma City metro area has been charged with embezzlement after authorities say she stole over $14,000 from the Girl Scouts of Western …
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A man, Jakir Ali Mallik, who had been deceiving people with promises of custom-made gold ornaments, was apprehended by the Hubballi Town Police after a lengthy pursuit that lasted 15 …
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Investment ScamsMoney-Laundering Scams
Two Arrested for Duping Retired BSF Officer of Rs 24 Lakh in South Delhi
by Ananya MehtaTwo men were arrested in South Delhi for allegedly defrauding a retired Border Security Force (BSF) officer of over Rs 24 lakh by luring him with promises of high returns …
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In a significant development, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the state crime branch arrested Dwipika Bhanjo (53) and her daughter Tandra Bhanjo (26) in Kolkata on Wednesday, for their …
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HOUSTON, TX – A criminal group from Chicago is under investigation across Texas after scamming unsuspecting victims by exploiting a fake story about a murdered autistic child to solicit fraudulent …
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Wilmington, Del. (KWCH) – Rakeshkumar Patel, a 36-year-old man from Flushing, New York, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for his involvement in a nationwide elder fraud scheme. The plea was …
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In a major breakthrough, the Pimpri Cyber Police have dismantled a high-stakes cyber fraud operation involving a fake share trading app, resulting in a Rs71 lakh loss for a local …
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Fake Financial Services ScamsFinancial
Ashwin Vignesh Held for Rs8.5 Cr AI Stock Scam in Puducherry
by Ananya MehtaIn a major cybercrime breakthrough, Puducherry Cyber Crime Police arrested Ashwin Vignesh, a 32-year-old engineer from Neelankarai, Chennai, for allegedly orchestrating a massive Rs8.5 crore fraud involving a fake AI-based …
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The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit has arrested three former employees of Global Strike Security Company, including its ex-director Wanda van Zyl (57), for their alleged roles in defrauding …