The principal of Bishop Johnson Girls School in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, was forcibly removed from her office amidst a probe into a multi-crore scam linked to a UPPSC paper leak. The incident, caught on video and widely shared on social media, sparked outrage. The Diocese of Lucknow alleges the principal stole funds and was involved in the paper leak, while she claims the removal was orchestrated by the Bishop and other individuals.
A doctor in Mumbai has reported losing over ₹7 lakhs in a share market scam that allegedly used a deepfake video of Mukesh Ambani on Instagram to lure victims. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the IPC and IT Act.
The highly popular ‘Scam’ web series is back on SonyLIV with a new installment. The third season, titled ‘Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga,’ will focus on the Sahara India Pariwar investor fraud case, which involves the “illegal” raising of funds through optionally fully convertible debentures (OFCDs) by two Sahara companies. The series will be based on the book by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
The non-profit organizations Common Cause and Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) have filed a petition in the Supreme Court, demanding a special investigation team (SIT) probe under judicial supervision into an alleged scam in electoral financing using electoral bonds (EBs). The petition claims that at least 20 firms have contributed over ₹ 100 crore to political parties within three years of their establishment and provides evidence of substantial irregularities and potential violations of the Companies Act.
A pet owner in California claims he was scammed by a pet cremation business that promised to return the remains of his beloved cat but failed to do so. The business, We Care Pet Cremations, has been accused by multiple customers of taking payment and failing to provide cremation services or return ashes. The owner of a legitimate pet cremation business alleges that We Care drops off pet remains at their facility without proper authorization.
Mayfield Heights Police responded to numerous incidents recently, including a two-car accident, suspicious activity at a Dollar Tree, a fake identity used in an eviction, a gift card scam, theft at a Circle K, physical control of a vehicle while under the influence, cash deposits missing from a Sports Clips safe, an attempted car break-in caught on camera, a stolen tip jar, a lost cell phone, and missing money from an apartment.
