CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Prince Calvin Jackson, a Nigerian national, was arrested last week after allegedly carrying out a daring theft and extortion scheme across Cape Town and Gauteng. …
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Three individuals, including two young men from California, are facing serious charges in Douglas County for their alleged involvement in a complex $90,000 email scam and extortion conspiracy. Lirui Diao, …
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Faridabad Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of three individuals involved in a Rs40 lakh digital fraud. The accused, Gaurav, Sunny, and Harshit, all hailing from Rajasthan, were apprehended on …
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In a cybercrime case that could easily be the plot of a Bollywood thriller, fraudsters “digitally arrested” a 71-year-old woman from Matunga, staged a fake online court trial, and extorted …
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Government Impersonation Scams
Seven Arrested in Rs20.5L Digital Arrest Scam in Surat, Gujarat
by Ananya MehtaIn a major breakthrough, Gujarat Cybercrime Police have arrested a gang of seven individuals involved in a sophisticated digital arrest scam that defrauded a teacher from Bhestan, Surat of Rs20.5 …
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Online and TechPhishing Scams
Delhi Police Bust Cyber Racket, Arrests 3 for Extorting Rs 8.1 Lakh
by Ananya MehtaIn a successful operation, the Cyber Police Station of New Delhi’s North District uncovered a major cyber racket and arrested three individuals involved in extorting Rs 8.1 lakh from a …
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Business & Job Opportunity ScamsIdentity Theft
Gundicha Dalei Arrested in Cuttack Fake Cop Job Scam
by Ananya MehtaCuttack, the millennium city, has become the latest hotspot for a shocking case of fraud involving a fake police officer. Gundicha Dalei, the accused, was arrested by the Badambadi police …
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In a significant breakthrough, police have arrested five individuals, including two women, involved in a honey-trap scam that targeted men and extorted large sums of money. The accused have been …
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In a significant breakthrough, four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Kumar Gaurav, a deputy general manager (DGM) at NTPC’s Keredari coal mines project, in Jharkhand’s …
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Burglary and TheftOnline and TechPhishing Scams
Shantee Frazier Arrested for Sextortion, Threats Over Money
Vero Beach, Fla. (CBS12) – A Vero Beach woman has been arrested for sextortion after allegedly leaking nude photos and videos when the victim refused to give her money or …