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Maharashtra sees surge in cybercrime but conviction rates crash

Maharashtra sees surge in cybercrime but conviction rates crash

While Maharashtra is seeing a rise in cybercrime since 2015, convictions lag; cops, experts blame outdated investigation methods, shortage of trained staff, fast-evolving tactics of offenders

09 June,2025 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Mumbai: Sion police bust cyber fraud call centre in Delhi

Mumbai: Sion police bust cyber fraud call centre in Delhi

Police traced accused after receiving complaint from Sion-based man duped of Rs 4.54 lakh; recover entire amount thanks to victim’s swift reaction

04 June,2025 08:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
Mumbai's new cyber police station to shift in Bandra West

Mumbai's new cyber police station to shift in Bandra West

AMIDST the growing need for enhanced infrastructure following a steady rise in cyber fraud cases, the Mumbai cyber crime team, previously based in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), is set to move to a new fully equipped and dedicated cyber police station in Bandra West. Mumbai Police's cyber crime department has been looking for it for a long time

28 May,2025 08:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Bandra woman loses Rs 23 lakh in online trading scam linked to fake endorsements

Bandra woman loses Rs 23 lakh in online trading scam linked to fake endorsements

A 39-year-old woman, Shabnam Shaikh, resident of Bandra, reportedly lost approximately Rs 23 lakh after investing through an international trading website that turned out to be fraudulent. Bandra resident told the police she trusted the platform because it featured photographs of a prominent Bollywood actress and a well-known singer

26 May,2025 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania

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