A 23-year-old fraudster, Sandeep Kumar Sen, was arrested in the city on August 16 for allegedly duping numerous individuals out of Rs1.25 crore in just 15 months. Investigations revealed that …
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Fake App ScamsOnline and Tech
Prayagraj Police Nab Cybercrime Gang Leader Abhishek Mandal
by Ananya MehtaOn September 24, 2024, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Prayagraj made a significant breakthrough by arresting Abhishek Mandal, the leader of an interstate cybercrime gang. This gang had been …
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In a significant crackdown, Uttarakhand’s Special Task Force (STF) and state cyber police arrested a man in Manglaur, Haridwar, for allegedly trading SIM cards that were fraudulently acquired using personal …
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, in collaboration with the Cyber Crime Police Station, has successfully dismantled a multi-crore Chinese investment scam, arresting three key members of the …
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Online Dating & Sextortion Scams
Ankur Meena Arrested: Mastermind of Dating App Scam in Mumbai
by Ananya MehtaThe Mumbai Police arrested Ankur Meena, the alleged mastermind behind a sophisticated dating app scam that targeted men by luring them to nightclubs through fake female profiles. The 26-year-old was …
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CryptoCryptocurrency Scams
Major General Scammed of ₹2 Crore by Fraudsters Posing as Cops
by Ananya MehtaIn a startling incident, cybercrime police in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three fraudsters who duped a retired Major General out of Rs2 crore. The scammers posed as police officials, …
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The cybercrime unit of the city police has apprehended 17 individuals nationwide in connection with a significant digital arrest fraud case. Among those detained, four are Taiwanese nationals captured in …
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Identity TheftOnline and TechOnline Dating & Sextortion Scams
Anambra Court Sentences 41 Internet Fraud Suspects
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja In Anambra State, 41 individuals accused of internet fraud have each been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to various charges, including obtaining by …
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By Zsombor Peter Chainalysis, a leading blockchain analytics firm, has estimated that Huione Guarantee has processed over $49 billion in cryptocurrency transactions since 2021. While much of this activity may …
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Ofure Prince Akpolo has been sentenced to three years imprisonment for his involvement in a $22,297.97 internet fraud. The conviction was handed down by Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of the State …