The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading and stay safe.
1. ED Files Chargesheet Against Five In ₹104 Crore Cyberfraud Racket
Enforcement authorities have filed a chargesheet against five accused in a ₹104 crore cyberfraud case involving fake investment platforms and online ponzi operations. Investigators allege the syndicate siphoned funds from thousands of retail investors by promising unrealistic returns and manipulating investor dashboards to hide withdrawals before vanishing.
2. Five Arrested In Telangana For Renting Out Bank Accounts To Cyber Crooks
Telangana police have detained five individuals who rented out their bank accounts to cybercriminals. The accounts were allegedly used as mule accounts to receive and launder proceeds from various online scams, including digital-arrest extortion and fake investment schemes. Authorities warn that even uninvolved account holders can face legal action.
3. Pune Man Loses ₹63.4 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam; Probe Underway
A resident of Pune reported losing ₹63.4 lakh after callers posing as law-enforcement officials accused him of involvement in financial crimes. Scammers used persistent intimidation on calls, claiming urgent custody fears to coerce repeated transfers. Cyber police have begun tracing the money trail and associated numbers for broader links.
4. Ahmedabad Couple Duped Of ₹42 Lakh In Online Court Order Scam
An Ahmedabad couple was tricked into paying approximately ₹42 lakh to fraudsters who produced a fake court order claiming they had legal liabilities. Alerted bank staff prevented a further ₹1.5 crore transfer after irregular transaction flags. Police reiterated that unsolicited legal notices should be verified through official channels.
5. Woman Loses ₹30 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam; Cyber Unit Investigates
A woman was defrauded of ₹30 lakh after fraudsters pretending to be police officers told her she was implicated in a criminal case. They instructed her to transfer funds for “verification” and fake bail issues. The city’s cyber unit has registered an FIR and is examining phone and transaction data.
6. Bulandshahr Sees About ₹1 Crore In Monthly Cyber-Fraud Losses
Cybercrime cells in Bulandshahr report close to ₹1 crore in estimated monthly losses tied to online scams. The most common schemes involve fake investment portals, stolen UPI QR apps and identity theft. Police are running awareness campaigns to advise residents on recognising phishing, OTP scams and unsolicited offers.
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7. Global Scam Networks Exploit AI-Based Social Engineering To Target Investors
Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI tools to generate convincing fake financial profiles, emails and chat interactions tailored to individual investor interests. Analysts find these AI-powered social-engineering attacks produce personalised pitches that bypass traditional security filters. Financial watchdogs urge enhanced multi-factor authentication and investor education.
8. New Zero-Click Exploit Allows Full Browser Compromise Without User Action
Security researchers have identified a zero-click exploit that enables attackers to take control of browsers and execute remote commands without user interaction. The vulnerability permits silent data theft, session hijacking and persistent access. Organisations and users are cautioned to patch promptly and to monitor network behaviour for signs of compromise.
9. Major Supply-Chain Attack Detected In Developer Package Repositories
A sophisticated supply-chain attack was found abusing popular developer package repositories by injecting malicious code into widely used libraries. When developers import these packages, the malware can harvest credentials and deliver backdoor access into organisation networks. Security experts urge dependency audits and repository visibility controls.
10. Cross-Border Money-Laundering Through Betting Channels Hits Record Levels
Recent investigative reports show cyber-fraud proceeds are increasingly laundered via online gambling and betting platforms across multiple jurisdictions. Fraudsters convert stolen funds into credits, move them through cash-out networks and obscure trails through international betting wallets, complicating global enforcement efforts against financial fraud.
