Results for: Cyber Crime

A retired senior executive of a Germany-based pharma company fell victim to a sophisticated fraud, losing ₹85 lakh to a gang that posed as CBI, customs, narcotics, and income-tax officers. The incident unfolded via Skype calls, with the fraudsters coercing the victim into transferring funds through a cheque to a company called ‘Rana Garments.’ Investigations are underway in Visakhapatnam, where the fraud occurred, and Delhi. HDFC Bank, where the fraudulent transactions took place, has also filed a police complaint.

A 48-year-old man from Kharghar in Navi Mumbai has been allegedly duped of Rs 1.07 crore by people promising high returns through share trading. A case was registered against 15 accused, including the owners of an app and a website, on Sunday (May 26) as part of the ongoing investigation. The victim, a resident of Kharghar township in Maharashtra’s Navi Mumbai district, was contacted multiple times between February 13 and May 5. The fraudsters assured him of lucrative returns through share trading, convincing him to deposit money into various bank accounts. The victim transferred a total of Rs 1,07,09,000 into different bank accounts. However, when he requested returns and a refund of his invested money, the fraudsters did not respond. Realising he had been deceived, the man filed a complaint with the cyber police.

In the wake of similar incidents across the country, schools in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have become the latest targets of bomb threats sent via emails. However, like previous cases, these threats have been deemed as ‘hoaxes’ after thorough searches. This incident follows a series of bomb threat emails received by schools in Delhi, Bengaluru, Jaipur, and Delhi-NCR in recent weeks.

Internationally renowned tennis player Madhvin Kamath has been accused of morphing a photo of a 22-year-old Ahmedabad woman and defaming her by creating a poster advertising escort services with her mobile number. The victim received calls for over 20 days, leading her to report the incident to the Cyber Crime Cell. CCTV footage identified Kamath, an acquaintance of the woman, putting up the posters and an FIR was registered on April 23rd. Currently in France for a tennis tournament, Kamath is expected to face questioning upon his return amid concerns he may attempt to flee to avoid arrest.

The Maharashtra Police’s cyber cell has taken swift action by registering an FIR against an anonymous user, @sujataindia1st, for uploading a manipulated video of actor Ranveer Singh. The altered video, which featured Ranveer allegedly endorsing a political party, sparked outrage and concern. Reacting to the incident, Ranveer’s father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, filed a complaint, leading to the registration of the FIR. The malicious video distorted Ranveer’s actual statement, which praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to preserve Indian culture and heritage. The falsified version portrayed Ranveer criticizing the Prime Minister and promoting a political party, which Ranveer has explicitly denied having any affiliation with. The FIR includes charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense. The incident highlights the growing threat of deepfake technology, which can be deployed to spread misinformation and defame individuals. The authorities are investigating the case, and further updates are expected.

An executive in Mira Road, Mumbai, has fallen victim to investment fraud and lost Rs 31 lakh. The accused, a woman, lured him with promises of extra part-time income through share trading. The man invested around Rs 31 lakh but was unable to withdraw his profits. The fraudsters stopped responding to his calls and messages, prompting him to approach the Nayanagar police station. Investigation is underway under the Indian Penal Code and IT Act.