Police in Mumbai say their Dubai counterparts are not helping crack down on hubs run by Chinese entities, hampering them in their fight against cybercrime in India; one of the key locations identified by the Mumbai Cyber Cell is the Al Attar Business Center in Deira, Al Barsha, near Mushtaq Metro Station, Dubai
10 February,2025 09:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan KhanA Mumbai-based chartered accountant fell victim to cyber fraudsters who posed as India Post officials and falsely claimed his parcel contained illegal items. The scammers ‘digitally arrested’ him, coercing him into transferring Rs 99,000 before he realised the fraud.
06 February,2025 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanA 42-year-old loan agent from Gujarat has been arrested for defrauding a senior citizen from Borivali of Rs 17 lakh through a digital arrest scam. The accused allegedly used bank accounts obtained under false pretenses to launder the money.
04 February,2025 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanThe Pimpri Chinchwad Police have arrested six individuals involved in an inter-state cyber fraud racket, which provided bank accounts for international cybercrime activities. The investigation is ongoing.
29 January,2025 04:44 PM IST | MumbaiA Thane woman lost Rs 13.54 lakh to a cyber fraudster posing as a US-based businessman on a matrimonial platform. Police uncovered an illegal call centre in Uttar Pradesh and arrested the mastermind after a dramatic highway chase.
20 January,2025 04:06 PM IST | MumbaiMeasures are being taken to facilitate convenience for visitors in terms of travel, infrastructure, health, security, sustainability, etc.
12 January,2025 07:22 PM IST | Prayagraj | mid-day online correspondentThe airline reported that the issues began at approximately 7:25 am, prompting it to suspend ticket sales for all domestic and international flights for the remainder of the day
26 December,2024 11:59 AM IST | Tokyo | mid-day online correspondentA 60-year-old Navi Mumbai man was defrauded of Rs 58 lakh by cyber criminals who promised lucrative returns on share investments, using fake links and false claims of bank affiliation.
09 December,2024 11:04 AM IST | MumbaiA 54-year-old man from Thane lost Rs 59 lakh after being coerced by scammers posing as customs and CBI officials, threatening him with false criminal charges
06 December,2024 01:40 PM IST | MumbaiAddressing the concluding session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police, the prime minister also called for the use of technology to reduce the workload of the police constabulary and suggested that the police station be made the focal point for resource allocation
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