The420 Cyber Crime Diary: Your Daily Dose Of Latest Cyber Crime News

NEW DELHI: Cybercrime continues to plague India, with cases of impersonation scams, fake drug parcel threats, and even sextortion making headlines. Today’s report highlights several alarming incidents, while also showcasing successful police interventions and recovery efforts. Read on to stay informed and protect yourself from these increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

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Woman Loses Rs 16 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Impersonation of CBI Office

• A woman from Ludhiana fell victim to a cyber scam where she lost Rs 16 lakh.
• The fraudster posed as a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) officer and manipulated the victim into believing her involvement in a money laundering case.
• The fraudster coerced the victim into transferring money to various bank accounts, claiming it was necessary for investigation purposes.
• Believing the scammer’s authenticity, the victim transferred significant amounts of money multiple times.
• The cybercrime cell is investigating the case, urging people to remain vigilant against such fraudulent schemes and to verify the credentials of anyone claiming to be a government official.
• Authorities caution individuals to refrain from sharing personal banking details or transferring money to unknown accounts without proper verification.

Cops Assist Mumbai Woman in Recovering Rs 3.6 Lakh Lost in Cyber Fraud

• Mumbai police helped a woman in retrieving Rs 3.6 lakh lost in a cyber scam.
• The woman fell victim to a fraudster posing as a bank executive who tricked her into sharing sensitive banking details.
• Prompt action by the cybercrime cell and coordination with the bank led to freezing the transferred amount.
• Authorities caution the public to remain vigilant against cyber scams and never share personal banking information.

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Navi Mumbai cyber police bust sextortion gang; mastermind arrested, Rs 4.12 lakh frozen

• Navi Mumbai cyber police busted a sextortion gang targeting a 34-year-old resident of Koparkhairane.
• The gang befriended the victim on Facebook, then engaged in explicit conversations on WhatsApp.
• They recorded explicit videos of the victim and demanded Rs 43.22 lakh, threatening to upload the videos and file a false case.
• The police arrested the alleged mastermind, Haleem Farid Khan, from his village in Paldi.
• Khan confessed to the crime and Rs 4.12 lakh was frozen from his bank account.
• Other individuals in Khan’s village are suspected to be part of the gang and the police are searching for them.

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Pune Engineer Loses Rs 26 Lakh in Drugs Parcel Cyber Scam

• Pune-based engineer falls victim to a cyber scam involving a parcel supposedly containing drugs.
• The engineer received a call about a parcel detained by customs, claiming it contained drugs and led to a legal threat unless a fine was paid.
• Believing the scam, the victim transferred a total of Rs 26 lakh in multiple transactions to various bank accounts as instructed.
• Investigations reveal that the parcel was a fabricated story and no actual drugs were involved.
• Authorities caution the public to remain vigilant against such cyber scams and advise verifying such claims with law enforcement before making any payments.

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Telangana Lowers Bar for Filing Cybercrime Complaints to Rs 50,000

• Telangana state government reduces the minimum financial threshold for filing cybercrime complaints from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50,000.
• The move aims to make it easier for victims of cybercrimes to report offenses and seek legal recourse.
• With the lowered limit, individuals facing financial fraud, online harassment, or other cyber-related crimes can file complaints with greater ease.
• Officials state that the decision was made to address the increasing incidence of cybercrimes and ensure swift action against offenders.
• This step intends to encourage more victims to come forward and report cybercrimes, fostering a safer online environment in Telangana.

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