A man with a lengthy criminal history is facing new charges in Mesa, Arizona, after authorities say he posed as a licensed contractor to scam homeowners out of large sums …
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A Newark man is facing a felony charge following an alleged online marketplace scam involving counterfeit gold. Authorities say Messiah A. Bethea, 27, was arrested on March 20 after an …
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The Delhi Police have arrested a Nigerian national, Osazuwa Promise, for allegedly cheating a resident of Rohini out of Rs65,700 through an online fraud scheme. According to police officials, the …
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The Malkajgiri Cyber Crime Police cracked four cybercrime cases within a week, arresting seven individuals in a coordinated pan-India operation conducted between February 15 and February 21. Authorities also facilitated …
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BANGKOK — 15 February 2026 — Thai cybercrime police have arrested four foreign nationals accused of operating mule bank accounts linked to an online scam that cost a victim more …
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Online Dating & Sextortion Scams
Five Arrested in Cuttack Rs 88 Lakh Sextortion Case
by Ananya MehtaThe Cyber Crime and Economic Offence Police of Cuttack Urban Police District (UPD) arrested five persons on Tuesday for allegedly duping a 72-year-old retired government employee of Rs 88 lakh …
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KATHMANDU, Nepal — Police have arrested two youths from Kirtipur, Santosh Shrestha (22) and Asha Shrestha (19), for allegedly conducting online fraud through WhatsApp and Facebook, authorities reported on December …
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Bank scamFinancialInvestment Scams
Three Arrested for Rs 2 Crore Investment Fraud in West India
by Ananya MehtaWest Region Cyber Police have arrested three men for allegedly aiding an investment fraud that cheated an ex-employee of a top mutual fund company of over Rs 2 crore. The …
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Fake App ScamsOnline and TechSocial Media Scams
CID Arrests Zahirul Islam in Rs35 Lakh Fake App Fraud
by Ananya MehtaThe West Bengal Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested another accused in a major cyber fraud case involving a fake investment application. Police sources confirmed on Thursday that the arrest …
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Warsaw, IN – Ted W. Connors, 60, of Warsaw, was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly defrauding victims through a mail scam promising large grants. Connors faces two counts of …