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Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 3.5 lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Fraud, 3 Arrested
The accused were involved in several fraud cases, impersonating as government officials, including police officers, and threatening victims with false cases and arrests.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3. Â
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I4C Blocked Over 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams, Government Says
Cyber fraud instances, including digital arrest scams, are on the rise in India. Digital arrest scams, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers, target elderly individuals and other vulnerable users are often targeted. The government has disclosed some of the measures taken to detect and prevent such scams, while raising awareness about ...
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3 Arrested For Extorting Rs 84 Lakh From Woman Through 'Digital Arrest'
Three people were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly extorting money from people through digital arrest, police said.
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Odisha University Vice Chancellor Loses Rs 14 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
Berhampur University Vice Chancellor Geetanjali Dash was alleged defrauded of Rs 14 lakh by a cybercriminal who, impersonated as an ED officer, put her under "digital arrest", police said here on Tuesday.
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Rekhachithram OTT Release Date: When and Where to Gripping Malayalam Mystery-Thriller Online?
Rekhachithram, a Malayalam mystery-thriller, is all set for its digital premiere on SonyLIV on March 7, 2025. After receiving critical acclaim and grossing Rs 55.17 crore at the box office, the film’s gripping narrative is now available for streaming. Directed by Jofin T. Chacko, the film follows police officer Vivek as he investigates a mysterio...
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Family Of 3 "Digitally Arrested" For 5 Days In Noida, Duped Of Rs 1 Crore
A family here was duped of over Rs 1 crore after they were kept under 'digital arrest' for five days by some unknown people who posed as government officials, police said on Monday.
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"Hello, Hello": Bhopal Police's Wait For Digital Wireless Sets Drags On
The Bhopal Police's ability to carry out their jobs are being hindered by outdated analog wireless communication systems, forcing them to resort to makeshift solutions to keep the devices functional.
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Biometric Attendance System For Police Personnel
The Uttar Pradesh Police have taken a significant step towards attaining a digital Mahakumbh by implementing a fully biometric attendance system for its personnel.
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Russian Man, Who Entered India As Tourist, Arrested For Digital Arrest Scam
A Russian national was arrested by Gujarat police in connection with a 'digital arrest' case in which a man was duped of Rs 17 lakh, an official said on Thursday.
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Watch: How Mumbai Man Used His Puppy To Outsmart Scammer Posing As Cop
A Mumbai man decided to turn the tables on a digital scammer by cleverly using his puppy. The hilarious moment was shared on Instagram, wherea man answereda video call from a scammer pretending to be from the Andheri East police station in Mumbai.
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Digital Arrest Scammers Target Japanese Man In Bengaluru, Con Him Of Rs 35 Lakhs
A Japanese national working in Bengaluru lost Rs 35.5 lakh to cyber fraudsters, who posed as Mumbai Police officers and placed him under "digital arrest", alleging his involvement in a money laundering case.
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MBBS Student Held Over Alleged Transfer of Rs. 8 Lakh in Crypto to Chinese Nationals After Cyber Fraud
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi said the accused, identified as Vikram Vishnoi (23), was arrested based on the clues found in the case of cheating a city-based software engineer of Rs 1.35 lakh by placing him under "digital arrest".
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Karnataka Government Employee Fall For Digital Arrest, Robbed Of Rs 19 Lakh
A state government employee fell victim to cybercriminals and was robbed of Rs 19 lakh after being digitally arrested for six hours in Tumakuru district of Karnataka, police said on Tuesday.
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Bengaluru Techie Loses Rs 11.8 Crore After "Digital Arrest"
A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim to a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said.
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Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 3.5 lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Fraud, 3 Arrested
The accused were involved in several fraud cases, impersonating as government officials, including police officers, and threatening victims with false cases and arrests.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3. Â
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I4C Blocked Over 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams, Government Says
Cyber fraud instances, including digital arrest scams, are on the rise in India. Digital arrest scams, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers, target elderly individuals and other vulnerable users are often targeted. The government has disclosed some of the measures taken to detect and prevent such scams, while raising awareness about ...
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3 Arrested For Extorting Rs 84 Lakh From Woman Through 'Digital Arrest'
Three people were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly extorting money from people through digital arrest, police said.
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Odisha University Vice Chancellor Loses Rs 14 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
Berhampur University Vice Chancellor Geetanjali Dash was alleged defrauded of Rs 14 lakh by a cybercriminal who, impersonated as an ED officer, put her under "digital arrest", police said here on Tuesday.
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Rekhachithram OTT Release Date: When and Where to Gripping Malayalam Mystery-Thriller Online?
Rekhachithram, a Malayalam mystery-thriller, is all set for its digital premiere on SonyLIV on March 7, 2025. After receiving critical acclaim and grossing Rs 55.17 crore at the box office, the film’s gripping narrative is now available for streaming. Directed by Jofin T. Chacko, the film follows police officer Vivek as he investigates a mysterio...
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Family Of 3 "Digitally Arrested" For 5 Days In Noida, Duped Of Rs 1 Crore
A family here was duped of over Rs 1 crore after they were kept under 'digital arrest' for five days by some unknown people who posed as government officials, police said on Monday.
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"Hello, Hello": Bhopal Police's Wait For Digital Wireless Sets Drags On
The Bhopal Police's ability to carry out their jobs are being hindered by outdated analog wireless communication systems, forcing them to resort to makeshift solutions to keep the devices functional.
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Biometric Attendance System For Police Personnel
The Uttar Pradesh Police have taken a significant step towards attaining a digital Mahakumbh by implementing a fully biometric attendance system for its personnel.
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Russian Man, Who Entered India As Tourist, Arrested For Digital Arrest Scam
A Russian national was arrested by Gujarat police in connection with a 'digital arrest' case in which a man was duped of Rs 17 lakh, an official said on Thursday.
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Watch: How Mumbai Man Used His Puppy To Outsmart Scammer Posing As Cop
A Mumbai man decided to turn the tables on a digital scammer by cleverly using his puppy. The hilarious moment was shared on Instagram, wherea man answereda video call from a scammer pretending to be from the Andheri East police station in Mumbai.
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Digital Arrest Scammers Target Japanese Man In Bengaluru, Con Him Of Rs 35 Lakhs
A Japanese national working in Bengaluru lost Rs 35.5 lakh to cyber fraudsters, who posed as Mumbai Police officers and placed him under "digital arrest", alleging his involvement in a money laundering case.
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MBBS Student Held Over Alleged Transfer of Rs. 8 Lakh in Crypto to Chinese Nationals After Cyber Fraud
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi said the accused, identified as Vikram Vishnoi (23), was arrested based on the clues found in the case of cheating a city-based software engineer of Rs 1.35 lakh by placing him under "digital arrest".
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Karnataka Government Employee Fall For Digital Arrest, Robbed Of Rs 19 Lakh
A state government employee fell victim to cybercriminals and was robbed of Rs 19 lakh after being digitally arrested for six hours in Tumakuru district of Karnataka, police said on Tuesday.
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Bengaluru Techie Loses Rs 11.8 Crore After "Digital Arrest"
A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim to a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said.
