1. Faridabad Police Arrest Cyber Fraud Accused in Nepal After Two-Year Manhunt
Faridabad Police have arrested a cyber fraud accused from Nepal following a two-year international chase. Officials said the accused had been on the run after allegedly cheating multiple victims through online scams. The arrest was made with inter-agency coordination, and the accused is being brought to India for further investigation.
2. Two More Arrested in ₹16.3 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case
Police have arrested two additional accused in connection with a ₹16.3 lakh cyber fraud case, taking the investigation forward. Authorities said the accused were involved in facilitating fraudulent transactions and handling proceeds of crime. Efforts are underway to identify other accomplices and recover the defrauded amount.
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3. Mumbai Woman Duped of ₹11.28 Lakh Using Fake Bank Appointment Letter
A Mumbai woman lost ₹11.28 lakh after fraudsters used a fake bank appointment letter to gain her trust. The accused allegedly posed as bank officials and induced the victim to share financial details. Police have registered a cybercrime case and issued advisories warning against such impersonation scams.
4. Impersonator Posing as Cybercrime Officer Arrested in Extortion Case
Police have arrested a man accused of posing as a cybercrime officer to extort money from victims. Investigators said the accused threatened legal action to coerce payments. A case has been registered under relevant sections, and officials are probing whether the accused targeted additional victims across jurisdictions.
5. Fake APK Applications Used to Siphon ₹43 Lakh From Navi Mumbai Residents
Cybercriminals siphoned ₹43 lakh from multiple Navi Mumbai residents by circulating fake APK-based mobile applications. The malicious apps enabled unauthorised access to banking information, police said. Investigations are ongoing to trace the accused and dismantle the wider network behind the malware-driven fraud.
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6. Dubai Court Orders Dh3.9 Million Repayment in Cyber Fraud and Money Laundering Case
A Dubai court has ordered the repayment of Dh3.9 million in a cyber fraud and money laundering case. The ruling followed findings that the accused unlawfully obtained and laundered digital funds. Authorities said the judgment reinforces strict enforcement against financial crimes involving cyber-enabled fraud.
7. Vietnam Dismantles $12 Million Cambodia-Based Online Fraud Network
Vietnamese authorities have dismantled an online fraud ring operating from Cambodia and linked to scams worth $12 million. Officials said coordinated raids led to multiple arrests and the shutdown of digital infrastructure used to target victims across borders. Investigations are continuing to identify remaining suspects.
8. China Executes 11 Members of Online Scam Gang in First Use of Death Penalty for Cyber Fraud
China has executed 11 members of an online scam gang, marking its first reported use of the death penalty for large-scale cyber fraud. State media said the group was involved in extensive telecom and online scams, reflecting Beijing’s hardline approach to organised digital financial crimes.
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9. Pindrop Surpasses $100 Million in Annual Revenue as AI Deepfake Fraud Accelerates
Pindrop has crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue amid a surge in AI-driven deepfake fraud. The company said rising voice-cloning and synthetic identity threats are driving demand for advanced authentication and fraud-detection technologies across financial and enterprise sectors.
10. Researchers Identify 175,000 Publicly Exposed Ollama AI Servers Across 130 Countries
Security researchers have identified more than 175,000 publicly exposed Ollama servers across 130 countries. The findings raise concerns over misconfigured AI infrastructure, potential data leaks, and abuse risks, prompting calls for stronger security practices in rapidly deployed AI environments.
