Important global cybercrime news has been curated by FutureCrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail.
1. 23 Cyber Crooks Busted for Rs 32.8 Crore Pan-India Fraud
Gurugram Police arrested 23 cyber fraudsters linked to scams worth Rs 32.8 crore across India. The gang lured victims through fake investment, electricity bill, and loan schemes. Over 8,500 complaints and 274 cases were traced using recovered phones, SIMs, and devices, police said.
2. Days After Elderly Couple’s Suicide, Key Accused in Cyber Scam Nabbed
The prime accused in a Rs 50 lakh cyber fraud that drove an elderly Karnataka couple to suicide, was arrested in Surat. Posing as a CBI officer, he extorted money via video calls. A death note detailed threats, financial strain, and their tragic decision, police said.
3. Two More Held in Rs 68 Lakh ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam; Total Arrests Rise to 10
Bhopal Cyber Crime arrested two brothers from Rajasthan in a Rs 68.4 lakh ‘digital arrest’ scam, raising total arrests to 10. Both sold over 150 fake bank accounts to foreign fraudsters via Telegram, earning crypto commissions. Victims were coerced through video calls using fake FedEx and police identities.
4. Haryana Duo Nabbed for Rs 25 Lakh ‘Digital Arrest’ Racket in Salt Lake
Two men from Haryana’s Sirsa were arrested for duping a senior citizen in Salt Lake of Rs 25 lakh through a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Linked to frauds worth nearly Rs 1 crore, they were remanded to police custody. Bengal has reported a sharp rise in such cybercrimes targeting elderly victims.
5. Gwalior Man Loses ₹2.52 Crore in 26-Day ‘Digital Arrest’ Ordeal by Cyber Gang
Man of Gwalior’s Ramakrishna Mission Ashram was duped of ₹2.52 crore after being kept under a fake “digital arrest” for 26 days. Cyber fraudsters posed as Nashik police officials, falsely linking him to a money laundering case. A Crime Branch probe is underway in Madhya Pradesh’s biggest such scam.
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6. BidenCash Market Leaks 1 Million Stolen Credit Cards on Russian Dark Web Forum
BidenCash, a dark web marketplace, leaked over 910,000 stolen credit card records on a Russian cybercrime forum. The dump includes card numbers, expiry dates, and CVVs—posing fraud risks despite lacking names. The leak, framed as a vendor audit, promotes BidenCash’s “anti-public system” to remove duplicate or outdated listings.
7. Fintech Hacker Behind $378K Heist Arrested by Kenya Police
Joseph Momanyi was remanded for seven days after being accused of hacking Web Tribe Limited, JamboPay’s parent company, and siphoning $378,568. Arrested in Kahawa West, police recovered SIMs, phones, and a laptop. Momanyi allegedly altered account alerts, used mule accounts, and ran a digital fraud ring via WhatsApp and fake IDs.
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8. Hackers Trap Developers with Malware-Infested Coding Challenges
North Korean hacker group Slow Pisces is targeting crypto developers via fake LinkedIn job offers, luring them into malware-laced coding challenges hosted on GitHub. Using custom malware RN Loader and RN Stealer, they steal sensitive data. Linked to past crypto thefts, the group has reportedly stolen over $1 billion so far.
9. UK Law Firm Fined £60K After Ransomware Gang Leaks Client Data
A Merseyside law firm has been fined £60,000 by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after a ransomware attack led to the theft and online leak of sensitive client data. The breach exposed confidential information, prompting the ICO to penalize the firm for failing to adequately protect client records.
10. EFCC Nabs 17 Suspected Cybercriminals in Akwa Ibom Crackdown
EFCC operatives in Uyo arrested 17 suspects in a cybercrime crackdown targeting social media fraudsters. The sting, conducted on April 11 and 14, recovered 26 smartphones, laptops, and four vehicles. Suspects were nabbed across key city locations. Investigations are ongoing, and they will be charged to court soon.