1. ₹7 Crore GST Fraud Uncovered in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi; Trader Booked, Firm Deregistered
Tax authorities in Bhadohi uncovered a ₹7 crore GST fraud involving fake invoices and bogus firms. A trader has been booked, and the company’s registration cancelled. Officials said the suspect used fraudulent transactions to claim illegal tax credits, marking one of the region’s largest GST evasion cases this year.
2. Eight Punjab Youth Stranded in Kazakhstan After Travel Fraud, Forced into Labour
Eight youths from Punjab were trapped in Kazakhstan after being duped by agents promising lucrative overseas jobs. Victims were allegedly forced into bonded labour under harsh conditions. Families have appealed for government intervention as police launched a probe into fraudulent travel and recruitment networks operating across the state.
3. Mumbai Court Denies Bail to Former Bank CEO Accused in ₹122 Crore Fraud Case
A Mumbai court denied bail to a former private bank CEO charged with orchestrating a ₹122 crore financial fraud. Investigators allege misuse of position to sanction dubious loans and falsify records. The court cited the magnitude of the fraud and ongoing investigation in rejecting the bail plea.
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4. 80-Year-Old Cancer Patient Duped Using Deepfake Video of Finance Minister
An 80-year-old cancer patient in Mumbai lost money after fraudsters used a deepfake video of the Finance Minister to promote a fake investment scheme. Police said the video was circulated on social media to lure elderly investors. Authorities have traced multiple accounts linked to the deceptive operation.
5. Former Tea Seller Turns Cyber Fraud Kingpin in Bihar; ₹1.05 Crore and Gold Seized
Bihar police arrested a man who rose from being a tea seller to leading a major cyber fraud syndicate. The accused operated fake call centers and duped victims across India. Police seized ₹1.05 crore in cash, gold ornaments, and digital devices, calling it a significant bust in regional cybercrime.
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6. Austrian Tycoon René Benko Appeals Conviction in Insolvency Fraud Case
Austrian real estate magnate René Benko has filed an appeal against his conviction for insolvency fraud. Benko, founder of the Signa Group, was found guilty of concealing financial assets during bankruptcy proceedings. His legal team argues procedural errors, while prosecutors maintain evidence shows deliberate misrepresentation of company finances.
7. South Koreans Repatriated from Cambodia Arrested for Involvement in Online Scam Operations
Dozens of South Korean nationals repatriated from Cambodia were arrested upon arrival for allegedly working in online scam centers. Authorities said the suspects were part of a larger Southeast Asian fraud syndicate. Investigators are probing ties to human trafficking networks that lure workers into forced cybercrime operations.
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8. 131 Malicious Chrome Extensions Hijack WhatsApp Web in Massive Global Spam Operation
Cybersecurity researchers discovered 131 rogue Chrome extensions hijacking WhatsApp Web sessions to send spam messages and harvest data. The extensions, installed on over 500,000 devices, exploited browser permissions to steal session tokens. Google has since removed them, urging users to review browser extensions for suspicious activity.
9. Europol Dismantles SIM Farm Network Behind 49 Million Fake Online Accounts Worldwide
Europol dismantled a criminal SIM farm network used to create 49 million fake social media and messaging accounts. The operation spanned multiple countries, with thousands of SIM cards seized. Authorities said the network was instrumental in phishing, misinformation, and large-scale online fraud schemes across Europe and Asia.
10. China’s MSS Accuses U.S. NSA of Using 42 Cyber Tools in Multi-Stage Attack on Beijing’s Time Systems
China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of deploying 42 cyber weapons in a sophisticated multi-stage attack on Beijing’s National Time Service Center. Officials claim the operation aimed to disrupt national infrastructure. The U.S. has not commented on the allegations amid rising cyber tensions.
