CALABAR, Nigeria — The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of seven internet fraudsters at the Federal High Court in Calabar, …
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Investment ScamsOnline Gaming
Pankaj Goswami 7 Others Held in Rs18 Cr Online Gaming Scam
by Ananya MehtaIn a significant crackdown on cyber fraud, police have dismantled a pan-India online gaming scam that duped unsuspecting investors out of Rs18 crore. The scam revolved around fraudulent high-return schemes …
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In a major breakthrough, the Odisha CID Crime Branch has arrested Kamadev Rout and Bikram Kumar Jethi for allegedly orchestrating a Rs1.56 crore online investment scam that defrauded victims through …
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Human traffickingPhishing Scams
L. Suresh & Adilakshmi Held in Cybercrime Trafficking Racket
by Ananya Mehtan a significant development, the City Police on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) arrested two individuals from Gajuwaka for their suspected roles in a human trafficking racket that authorities say is …
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A 27-year-old man from Tumakuru, identified as Arun T, has been arrested by Mangaluru Central Crime Police for allegedly impersonating a cybercrime officer and extorting Rs1.23 lakh from Facebook users. …
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Government Impersonation Scams
Rohan Jhadav Held in Rs2.14 Cr ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Scam
by Ananya MehtaIn a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Goa’s Cyber Crime Police have arrested 25-year-old Rohan Arun Jhadav from Nashik, Maharashtra, in connection with a Rs 2.14 crore “digital arrest” scam. According …
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Three Chinese nationals were arrested in a large-scale crackdown on online fraud carried out at a condominium in Phnom Penh on July 15, 2025. The operation …
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FinancialInvestment Scams
Rahul Gawli Arrested in Rs 7.3 Crore Investment Fraud Case, Mumbai
by Ananya MehtaSouth region cyber police recently arrested Rahul Gawli, 41, a Chembur resident, in connection with a Rs 7.3 crore investment fraud case. Gawli allegedly allowed his address to be used …
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In a major breakthrough in an online financial scam case, the Narayanpur Police arrested Sunny Kumar alias Montu (38) from HEC Colony, Ranchi. The arrest was made in connection with …
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Business & Job Opportunity Scams
Harshvardhan & 11 Arrested for Rs 5 Lakh Cyber Job Fraud
by Ananya MehtaThe Adugodi police have arrested 12 interstate cybercrime fraudsters, including the main accused Harshvardhan, for duping a 43-year-old woman of Rs 5 lakh through a fake work-from-home job scam. Harshvardhan …
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