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Digital Arrest Scam: Cyber crime cell nabs gang for duping man of Rs 32 lakh

Digital Arrest Scam: Cyber crime cell nabs gang for duping man of Rs 32 lakh

The gang was busted by the North Region Cyber Police after the victim, a Kandivali resident lodged a complaint, an official said

09 January,2025 11:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Influencer Ankush Bahuguna's horrifying ordeal of 40-hour-long digital arrest

Influencer Ankush Bahuguna's horrifying ordeal of 40-hour-long digital arrest

Beauty influencer Ankush Bahuguna warned his fans and followers about fraudsters who call up in the name of government officials in a bid to extort money

06 January,2025 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'CBI officer' puts 85-year-old under 'digital arrest', dupes him of Rs 20 lakh

'CBI officer' puts 85-year-old under 'digital arrest', dupes him of Rs 20 lakh

The complainant runs an automobile spare parts business. According to the police, he received a video call on WhatsApp from an unknown number. The caller said he was a CBI officer and claimed that someone had misused the Girgaum resident's Aadhaar Card to open a bank account

20 December,2024 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Mid-Day Top News: Couple loses life savings in 10-day ‘digital arrest’ and more

Mid-Day Top News: Couple loses life savings in 10-day ‘digital arrest’ and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today

18 December,2024 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Retired banker couple loses life savings in 10-day ‘digital arrest’

Mumbai: Retired banker couple loses life savings in 10-day ‘digital arrest’

Fraudsters hold couple hostage, loot them of Rs 1.33 crore before woman chances on a story in a newspaper on a similar fraud

18 December,2024 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Model put under digital arrest for two hours in UP's Agra, loses Rs 99,000

Model put under digital arrest for two hours in UP's Agra, loses Rs 99,000

The accused posed as CBI officers and told her to transfer Rs 99,000 to avoid arrest. She complied and made the payment

04 December,2024 10:06 PM IST | Agra (UP) | PTI
Mumbai: Crypto trail leads cops to cyber gang

Mumbai: Crypto trail leads cops to cyber gang

Cops nab fraudsters who laundered Rs 90 lakh into cryptocurrency for overseas kingpin

28 November,2024 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Retired air force officer in Faridabad duped of Rs 5 lakh through cyber scam

Retired air force officer in Faridabad duped of Rs 5 lakh through cyber scam

A retired air force officer from Faridabad lost Rs 5 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as TRAI and CBI officials. The scammers placed the victim under "digital arrest," coercing him into transferring money

27 November,2024 12:35 PM IST | Faridabad
Noida woman duped of Rs 34 lakh, gets fake ED notices in case of 'digital arrest

Noida woman duped of Rs 34 lakh, gets fake ED notices in case of 'digital arrest

The victim received a call form the fraudsters on around 10 pm on August 8, she said in her complaint. The Gautam Buddha cyber crime police station has registered a case and started investigation in the matter, Inspector-in-charge Vijay Kumar Gautam said

25 November,2024 09:05 AM IST | Noida | PTI
Are you protected from cyber fraud? Here’s how to stay safe

Are you protected from cyber fraud? Here’s how to stay safe

With cyber fraud cases soaring in Mumbai, the Cyber Cell shares vital tips to protect yourself from online scams. Are you prepared to defend your personal information?

13 November,2024 12:44 PM IST | Mumbai

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