Odisha: The Odisha Crime Branch Cyber Police have arrested Vedgiri Srinivasrao (39) from Andhra Pradesh in connection with a high-value online investment fraud involving the fake cryptocurrency trading platform ZAIF. …
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CARY, N.C. — Cary police arrested a man known as the “TikTok trickster” on Wednesday, ending a multi-state search for a suspect authorities describe as a serial con artist. Police …
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RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. — A West Virginia man has been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation involving the Whittaker family, a rural Raleigh County family who gained national attention …
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The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals for allegedly impersonating public officials and conducting an elaborate online fraud scheme targeting the public. The arrests were made following a sustained …
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PEEL REGION, Ont. — Hanad Adam, 31, from Stittsville, Ottawa, has been arrested in connection with a cryptocurrency investment scam that allegedly defrauded victims of over $1.6 million. According to …
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Social Media Influencer Ugraram Arrested for iPhone Scam
by Ananya MehtaBarmer police arrested social media influencer Ugraram on Tuesday for allegedly defrauding people of crores of rupees through fake iPhone pre-booking schemes. Known for his large follower base, Ugraram allegedly …
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Abeokuta, Ogun State — The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Victor Cletus, a 28-year-old cleaner, for impersonating a doctor, defrauding a young woman, and sexually assaulting her under the …
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Suspected Serial Fraudster Abiud Esonga Mulwale Arrested in Nairobi Over Fake Tractor Scam
NAIROBI, Kenya — A suspected serial fraudster, Abiud Esonga Mulwale, has been arrested and charged in Nairobi for allegedly conning Kenyans through social media platforms. Esonga, who had reportedly been …
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BANGKOK — Thai Metropolitan Police have arrested three Chinese nationals suspected of operating a secondary scam targeting previous fraud victims by posing as legal advisors, authorities announced Thursday. The arrests …
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Hyderabad Cybercrime Bust: Rs 25 Lakh Online Matrimony Fraud Exposed
by Ananya MehtaA cybercrime case has left a Hyderabad youth disillusioned about online matrimony after investigators busted a Rs 25 lakh fraud on Friday. The scam originated from a fraudulent Instagram profile …
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