Supreme Court Flags Rise in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams, Seeks Centre’s Response
The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concern over the alarming rise in digital arrest scams across the country, where fraudsters are allegedly forging court orders and judges’ signatures to extort money from citizens. Taking cognizance of the issue, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi has sought responses from the Central […]
West Bengal Businessman Duped of ₹15 Lakh by Cyber Fraudsters Posing as Maharashtra Police; ₹11.5 Lakh Recovered
Jalpaiguri (Aug 1, 2025): A businessman from West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri lost ₹15 lakh in a cyber scam after fraudsters posing as Maharashtra Police officers tricked him into believing his mobile number was linked to the Pahalgam terror attack. Thanks to the swift action of the Jalpaiguri Cyber Police, ₹11.5 lakh of the defrauded amount was […]
Digital Scam Network Busted: CBI Launches Nationwide Raids Under Chakra-V
In a major crackdown on cybercrime and digital arrest scams, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched ‘Operation Chakra-V’ across five Indian states, targeting a widespread network involved in creating fake bank accounts used in cyber frauds. What is Operation Chakra-V? Operation Chakra-V is the fifth phase of a nationwide CBI-led mission aimed at […]
Elderly Mumbai Woman Duped of ₹20 Crore in Elaborate ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
In a shocking incident that underscores the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, an 86-year-old woman from Mumbai was defrauded of ₹20 crore over a two-month period. The perpetrators, posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials, subjected her to a ‘digital arrest,’ coercing her into transferring her life’s savings under the guise of a money laundering […]