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cyber crime
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May 24, 2026
Threatening to upload videos of a woman bathing naked on social media is criminal intimidation: Supreme Court
The apex court emphasized that individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their bathrooms, and any publication of such images violates their privacy and dignity
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May 20, 2026
From a fake job offer to a fortified scam compound: Inside the US report on CCP-linked crime networks in Southeast Asia
The report argues that what began as fragmented operations involving online gambling, cyber fraud and trafficking has evolved into a sprawling transnational criminal ecosystem spread across Southeast Asia and beyond
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May 15, 2026
Bengaluru men who sexually abused minor girls to record videos for internet arrested
Based on the statements of two minor girls sexually abused by the duo and evidence collected during the probe, the two men were arrested
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May 12, 2026
Will Centre’s takedown of six loan apps help curb predatory quick-cash platforms?
Instant loan apps in India are a double-edged sword, offering quick cash but often leading to predatory practices and harassment
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May 12, 2026
Delhi Court orders Indian Bank to refund Cyber fraud victim, upholds RBI’s ‘zero liability’ rule
Banks are responsible when customers promptly report unauthorised transaction, says Delhi Court
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May 06, 2026
How EC repelled 68 lakh cyberattacks on ECINET in major counting day surge
The Election Commission's ECINET system is now set to be a standard part of all upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections
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April 25, 2026
Online gamer arrested for demanding nude photos from Bollywood star's minor daughter
As per the Maharashtra Cyber Police, after the individual demanded obscene photos from her following an initial conversation, the girl promptly informed her parents, leading to the arrest
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April 18, 2026
Amravati row: 41 social media accounts sharing leaked videos downed as probe progresses
The Maharashtra Police, probing the video leaks and sexual exploitation case in the Amravati district, have detained 10 persons for questioning
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April 18, 2026
Amravati row: Snapchat videos leaked after Ayan Ahmed forgot phone at paan shop
Amravati police have arrested eight people, including primary accused Ayan Ahmed and his friend Uzair Khan, in connection with the circulation of obscene videos and photographs of girls on social media
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April 10, 2026
Man arrested for sharing sensitive Dehradun footage to Pak handlers ahead of PM Modi visit
The arrest of Vikrant Kashyap by the Uttarakhand STF comes days before the arrival of PM Modi's visit to Dehradun on April 14
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April 08, 2026
America’s $20 billion digital heist: How cyber fraud became a national crisis in 2025
The IC3 report notes that more than 22,000 complaints in 2025 were directly linked to AI-enabled fraud, resulting in losses exceeding $893 million
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March 28, 2026
62.72 lakh incidents, Rs 4,725 crore saved: How India’s fight against cybercrime evolves
Financial fraud remains dominant, but other forms, including impersonation, identity theft, and platform-based scams, are becoming increasingly prevalent
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February 24, 2026
Devendra Fadnavis warns against ‘digital arrest’ cyber scam, urges public to report fraud calls to 1930 helpline
Cautioning people about cyber scams, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said fraudsters operating from abroad are using local handler to make these 'digital arrest' calls
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January 28, 2026
Who is Vishal Anil Nirmal? Hyderabad cyber police arrest man for duping victim of Rs 75 lakh in online betting fraud
Hyderabad cyber police arrested Pune-based Vishal Anil Nirmal for duping a man of Rs 75 lakh in an online betting fraud case
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January 12, 2026
Digitally arrested for two weeks: How a Delhi couple lost nearly Rs 15 crore to cyber fraud
Despite the Delhi couple's pleas about medical conditions and a lack of support, the criminals eventually forced them to give up Rs 14.85 crore
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December 27, 2025
Shilpa Shetty’s deepfake videos, images need to be taken down: ‘Distressed’ High Court tells platforms
The court noted that the AI-generated images submitted along with the petition by Shilpa Shetty were extremely distressing and could not be justified under any circumstances.
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December 27, 2025
‘One down, more to come’: Coinbase CEO after Hyderabad police arrest ex-customer service agent
Brian Armstrong says Coinbase will continue to work with law enforcement to bring bad actors to justice, months after data breach
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December 21, 2025
What is the 'GhostPairing' scam? Hyderabad Commissioner warns people of 'Hey, I just found your photo' WhatsApp texts
Cyber fraudsters can access private data and change credentials of user accounts if they get access to devices through a malicious link. If users try to open the links sent alongside a message reading "Hey, I just found your photo", they risk compromising their security, V. C. Sajjanar, IPS, warned
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December 03, 2025
Why finding '19 minute full HD video' online is not a good idea EXPLAINED
Some websites and social media users are offering to share the HD version of the 19-minute viral video for sums ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 5,000, Hindi media claimed
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December 01, 2025
'Digital arrest scams require immediate attention': Supreme Court assigns CBI to lead the charge against cyber rackets
The Supreme Court directed social media intermediaries to extend full cooperation to the CBI and included the Reserve Bank of India in the scheme of things
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November 23, 2025
Serbian, Tunisian and Saudi law enforcements set to help Kerala Police solve this cyber crime. Details inside
The Kerala Crime Branch has been permitted to reach out to law enforcement agencies in the UK, Tunisia, Serbia and Saudi Arabia to solve the 2019 Norka hacking case
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November 18, 2025
Man threatens to bomb Bengaluru metro; accuses BMRCL staff of 'torturing' ex-wife
A man issued a bomb threat via email to Bengaluru Metro, warning that he would blow up a station if his ex-wife, Padmini, was 'mentally tortured' by metro employees. Police have regstered an FIR
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November 09, 2025
Cyberbullying: Actress Anupama Parameswaran recalls distressing experience; Kerala police identify culprit
After filing a complaint with the Kerala Police's Cyber Crime division, a 20-year-old girl from Tamil Nadu was identified as the perpetrator
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October 22, 2025
Malaysia launches probe on AI videos used to threaten MPs: ‘Pay $100,000 or...’
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MPs, including himself, received similar emails over the weekend, along with a QR code
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October 21, 2025
What is cyber kidnapping? Hyderabad Police caution parents against ‘fake’ calls
Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar says vigilance, along with awareness, is essential to put a check on these crimes
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