1. 45 Arrested Nationwide as Cybercrime Police Crack Down on Online Fraud Syndicates
Cybercrime police arrested 45 individuals across India in a sweeping operation against online fraud networks. The crackdown targeted scammers involved in phishing, investment fraud, and impersonation. Digital evidence, SIM cards, and bank accounts were seized. Authorities are intensifying efforts to dismantle cyber syndicates exploiting common citizens and vulnerable users.
2. Nine Held for Running Cybercrime Mule Accounts in Coordinated Scam Operation
Nine individuals were arrested for operating mule bank accounts used in laundering money from online frauds. The accused opened and maintained fake accounts on behalf of cybercriminals, helping to route illicit funds. Authorities are tracking the financial network behind the scam and have frozen multiple accounts linked to the operation.
3. Amreli Bank Employee Arrested for Aiding ₹4.65 Crore Cyber Fraud Through Fake Verifications
A bank employee in Amreli was arrested for falsely verifying addresses and documents used to open accounts tied to a ₹4.65 crore cyber fraud. The scam involved identity theft and fake credentials. Police say the insider’s role enabled scammers to bypass checks and facilitate illegal money transfers and withdrawals.
4. Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in Mehsana; Eight Suspects Taken into Custody
Police in Mehsana busted a cyber fraud racket, arresting eight suspects involved in duping people via fraudulent apps and phishing calls. The group used remote access tools and fake identities to collect funds from victims. Multiple devices, SIM cards, and fake bank documents were recovered during the raids.
5. Four Arrested for ₹30 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Targeting Fatehgarh Sahib Resident
Four people were arrested for defrauding a man from Fatehgarh Sahib of ₹30 lakh in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. The accused impersonated law enforcement, threatening the victim with legal consequences to coerce payments. The arrests follow a growing trend of psychological manipulation in tech-enabled extortion tactics.
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6. U.S. Man Jailed 8.5 Years for Running $17M North Korean IT Worker Scam
A U.S. man was sentenced to 8.5 years for employing North Korean IT workers under fake identities. The scheme funneled $17 million to sanctioned North Korean entities. Authorities said he knowingly helped them access U.S. infrastructure, posing a serious national security threat and violating international sanctions laws.
7. FBI Uncovers Thousands Behind ‘The Com’ Cybercrime Network Tied to Ransomware and Swatting
The FBI has exposed a massive cybercrime group called “The Com,” involving thousands globally. Members engaged in ransomware deployment, swatting attacks, and identity theft. The decentralized network leveraged encrypted messaging and dark web tools to coordinate crimes, posing a growing threat to individual safety and national cybersecurity.
8. Mastermind of XSS, World’s Largest Dark Web Hacking Forum, Detained
Law enforcement has apprehended a key operator of XSS, the world’s largest dark web forum for cybercrime tools, exploits, and stolen data. The platform was a hub for hackers selling malware and zero-days. The arrest marks a significant blow to organized cybercriminal activity across underground digital marketplaces.
9. Russia Suspected in Cyberattack on Dutch Prosecution Systems
Russian hackers are suspected of breaching the Dutch Public Prosecution Service’s digital infrastructure. Investigators believe the intrusion may be linked to sensitive war crimes or international investigations. The incident has prompted stronger security protocols and heightened fears of geopolitical cyberespionage targeting judicial systems across Europe.
10. 50 Nigerians Arrested in McCarthy Hills Crackdown on Cyber Fraud and Human Trafficking
Ghanaian police arrested 50 Nigerians during a raid in McCarthy Hills linked to cyber fraud and human trafficking operations. The suspects allegedly ran romance scams and used victims for digital labor. Authorities seized devices and ID documents, calling the raid part of a broader anti-cybercrime and trafficking initiative.