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Digital arrest scams

Digital arrest scams

National · 47 updates

Chittoor police warn public against ‘digital arrest’ scams

Two people lose nearly ₹1 crore in ‘digital arrest’ cyber frauds

UP Class 11 Dropout Used AI To Create Fake Banking Apps For Cybercriminals

The accused, arrested on Monday, has been identified as Rohit Virendra Singh Shakya

Fraudsters Siphon Off Over ₹8 Lakh In Multiple Online Scams Across Bhopal

Nanded Man Duped Of ₹51.34 Lakh In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Supreme Court: No bail in digital arrest cases barring exceptional grounds

Mumbai man loses ₹1.64 crore to scammers, mistakes real cops for fake ones during rescue

The victim finally relented when 3 members of the society and a team of cops, who brought along another victim of cyber fraud, spelled out the reality for him.

Supreme Court Urges Standalone Law On Digital Arrest Scams, Seeks Tougher Action Against Cyber Fraud

SC seeks strict action on digital arrest fraud

Kerala Police to launch joint action plan with banks to combat cyber frauds

The proposed coordination mechanism will enable the police to respond more effectively to emerging cyber threats, including rapidly evolving scams such as ‘digital arrest’ frauds

Does digital arrest need to be made a ‘standalone offence’: Supreme Court

There are ingredients of robbery, extortion, dacoity... Do you need to define it as a standalone offence?, the CJI asked

Define digital arrest as a standalone offence: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that digital arrest frauds require to be defined as a standalone offence with harsh punishment and a provision to attach assets of accused after the Centre said that work is underway to come out with a draft bill covering digital arrest cases preferably to be presented in the present session of Parliament

Digital arrests: As India explores a dedicated law for this cyber con, a look at how bad the problem really is

A fraud that coerces Indians into transferring life savings is getting a dedicated statute, after the matter reached the Supreme Court.

Cybercriminals Duped Five Bhopal Residents Of ₹32 Lakh Across Multiple Scams

Teacher’s family duped twice in cyberfraud, loses ₹45 lakh in fake investment scam

Mumbai Police Arrest Solapur Man In ₹31.5 Lakh ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud Case

Supreme Court orders crackdown on digital arrest scams, faster money recovery

Supreme Court orders crackdown on digital arrest scams, faster money recovery

SC directs RBI to circulate SOP on mule accounts

Digital Arrest Scams: Supreme Court Directs RBI To Frame Banking SOP, Explores Victim Compensation Framework

Supree Court mandates SOPs, mechanisms to curb ‘digital arrests’, facilitate time-bound refunds

Directs Centre, States, the Reserve Bank of India and telecom authorities to put in place measures for grievance redressal and zero FIRs among

Supreme Court tightens rules to curb 'digital arrests', RBI to frame SOPs to deal with mule bank accounts

The RBI has been asked to prepare a comprehensive SOP for dealing with bank accounts opened or used to receive and transfer proceeds of cyber fraud.

Delhi Police Arrest 2 For Allegedly Using Fake Bank Executive Call To Buy Gold Coins With Stolen Credit Card Details

Arrest warrant scam: Private firm employee in Bengaluru loses ₹3.2 lakh in cyber fraud

A 46-year-old warehouse in-charge employed with a private firm in Bengaluru was allegedly cheated of ₹3.2 lakh by unidentified persons who posed as officials from the National Investigation Agency and threatened him with arrest using a fake warrant

CBI Chargesheets Bank Officer, Firm Owner In ₹1.6 Crore Digital Arrest Scam Linked To Transnational Cyber Gang

Pune Traffic Police Nab 2 Absconding Accused In ₹93 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case

Easy Money Offer Could Be A Trap, RBI Warns Against Becoming A Money Mule

Khar Police Bust Mule Account Racket, Arrest Delivery Boy Over Alleged ₹7.42 Crore Cyber Fraud Trail

Senior citizens lose ₹102 crore to cyber fraud in 19 months in Hyderabad, say police

Mumbai's West Cyber Police Bust Alleged ‘Digital Arrest’ Racket, Arrest 7; ₹1.67-Crore Fraud Unearthed

Digital arrest scams: What has the Supreme Court directed to protect victims?

Centre Blocks Over 3,700 Apps To Curb Cyber Fraud, Saves Rs 11,158 Crore

The Ministry also said that a financial amount of more than Rs 11,158 crore has been saved.

Pune: ‘Reel Star’ Held In ₹10.74-Crore Digital Arrest Scam

Retired Police Officer Loses ₹19 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam After Fake NIA Officials Threaten Terror Link Probe

Three held for using mule accounts to receive ₹1.5 lakh cheated from Gujarat man

Three held for using mule accounts to receive ₹1.5 lakh cheated from Gujarat man

Cyber security bureau warns against fake ‘1980s retro photo’ apps

'Hong Kong Account' With ₹64 Crore: Fake CBI Officer Dupes Ghatkopar Senior Citizen Of ₹7.7 Lakh

Transnational Cyber Fraud: ED Raids Fake Call Centres Across Pune, Patiala, And Chandigarh Targeting US Nationals | VIDEO

Navi Mumbai: Kerala Contractor Arrested In ₹62 Lakh Fake Boss Fraud; Bank Account Linked To 6 Cybercrime Complaints

72-year-old Hyderabad woman loses ₹2.2 crore in digital arrest scam

Maharashtra Cyber Helps Delhi Police Rescue Elderly Woman From Digital Arrest Scam After ₹27 Lakh Loss

Maharashtra Cyber Police Warn Of Mule Account Scams, Urge Citizens To Be Cautious Of Easy-Money Offers

Rs 3 crore scam, 2 elderly victims: How Maharashtra Cyber rescued Delhi woman

Rs 3 crore scam, 2 elderly victims: How Maharashtra Cyber rescued Delhi woman

Your Social Media Posts Can Help Scammers Target You. Here's How

Your social media profile can reveal details that are useful for identity theft and targeted fraud.

Graphic designer, who escaped digital arrest, facilitates Rs 150-crore cyber fraud

Graphic designer, who escaped digital arrest, facilitates Rs 150-crore cyber fraud

US Man Loses Rs 4.7 Crore In 'Pig Butchering' Scam Twice, Falls For Fraudsters Posing As Women

Man scammed twice online after wiring money to fraudsters posing as women.

Belagavi retired officer loses ₹42 lakh to digital arrest scam over seven days

Rs 29 Lakh Fraud, 2 Arrest, 1 On Run: Hyderabad Cops Crack Digital Scam

Police said that family was also threatened with arrest and told to maintain secrecy.

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