A National Movement against Cyber Crime and the launch of a helpline number were held at Pillai College. Heermandi actor Taha Shah Badussha graced the event, offering guidance to the young generation on choosing the right path and not going astray in love. He urged them to protect themselves and refrain from judging others who may be affected by cyber crimes. Taha shared that he, too, has experienced difficult times and understands that young people often make wrong decisions. He revealed that some of his friends have been victims of sextortion. He advised everyone to remember that they have a life ahead of them and that their actions have consequences, encouraging them to make wise decisions.
23 July,2024 05:05 PM IST
Loan App Scam
Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures Assembly that the state will expedite the crackdown on illegal mobile loan apps, and also establish a cyber intelligence unit to focus on the new wave of financial crimes
23 August,2022 10:43 PM IST | Mumbai
Exactly 15 days after the state home minister Dilip Walse Patil called a meeting with top Maharashtra Cyber Cell officials along with mid-day reporters, taking cognisance of the loan app harassment reportage, the Cyber Cell has busted one module originating from Karnataka. Five accused who have been harassing borrowers by morphing their pictures and sharing the same with the victims’ contacts were arrested. The arrested accused includes a supervisor who was on the payroll of the loan app syndicate.
14 June,2022 09:57 PM IST | Mumbai
Cybercrimes should be dealt with under a separate law with provisions for stringent action. This is the crux of a proposal sent by Mumbai Commissioner of Police (CP) Sanjay Pandey to the state home ministry. Jolted by a series of mid-day reports on the harassment of borrowers of loan apps, state home minister Dilip Walse Patil talked of amending the law last week. Pandey has been a staunch advocate of a new cybercrime law for a long time.
07 June,2022 10:15 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
