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Chandigarh: Punjab Police arrest over 700 cyber criminals in a year

The state cyber crime division has also succeeded in cracking organised cybercrime networks. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:21 am IST

FBI warns Microsoft 365 users of dangerous Kali365 phishing scam

The FBI is warning Microsoft 365 users about the Kali365 phishing scam.
us news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 02:36 am IST

4 arrested for cheating elderly in insurance scam

A total of ₹2 lakh cash, 10 mobile phones, and forged insurance documents were recovered from the accused persons’ possession, DCP Goel said. (Photo for representation)
delhi news
Published on Jun 16, 2026 04:10 am IST

Five arrested for running fake call centre targeting credit card users

The accused allegedly shifted locations every 10-15 days to evade detection. Investigators are now trying to identify and arrest the alleged mastermind. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
gurugram news
Published on Jun 07, 2026 04:26 am IST

Ankiita Bhargava shares how fake crime branch officers tried to scam her parents

Ankiita Bhargava reveals how fake Crime Branch officers tried to scam her parents: They had come well prepared
cinema
Published on May 17, 2026 04:13 pm IST

AI, fake Army officer profiles and blackmail: UP cops bust extortion racket linked to man's suicide

AI, fake Army officer profiles and blackmail: UP cops bust extortion racket linked to man's suicide
lucknow news
Published on May 13, 2026 02:41 pm IST

Surge in digital arrest frauds offsets dip in Delhi cybercrime in 2024

Digital arrest spike stalled cybercrime dip in 2024
india news
Updated on May 07, 2026 08:05 am IST

Ludhiana: Jagraon man loses ₹21 lakh in online job scam, FIR registered

An FIR under Section 318(4) (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 06, 2026 04:30 am IST

Panchkula: Man duped of Rs1-lakh after calling fake customer care number

Cyber crime police registered a case under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the BNS. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 15, 2026 03:54 am IST

4 cyber thugs targeting foreign nationals held in Noida

4 cyber thugs targeting foreign nationals held in Noida
noida news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 09:42 pm IST

Punjab: Retired ITBP officer loses ₹17.52 lakh in online fraud

In total, ₹17,52,010 was allegedly withdrawn through multiple online transactions on January 2, 2025, the police said. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 29, 2026 05:24 am IST

Candace Owens laughs off Kash Patel email hack 'mastermind' claims

In response to a cyberattack on Kash Patel, Candace Owens dismisses allegations tying her to the breach referencing Wilkins claims of foreign interference.
us news
Published on Mar 28, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Elon Musk's X under fire in Kerala, FIR over AI video against PM, ECI

Kerala cyber police registers FIR against X (Teitter) over video showing PM and ECi in a "misleading" manner
india news
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 03:15 pm IST

Bangladesh man arrested for sending fake bomb threats to Gurugram schools

The accused is intermediate and engaged in digital marketing, and was currently residing at Sripalli Bazar, Govindapalli district, North 24 Parganas in West Bengal.
india news
Published on Mar 20, 2026 11:28 pm IST

Gang supplying mule accounts for cyber frauds busted, 3 held

Punjab Police’s State Cyber Crime Division has busted a gang involved in facilitating the opening and supply of current bank accounts, commonly known as mule accounts, to cyber fraudsters for routing, layering, and settlement of defrauded funds, with the arrest of three persons, said director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 20, 2026 10:30 pm IST

UP teacher thought she was investing with Mark Zuckerberg, lost ₹1.57 crore

What began with a friend request on Facebook resulted in the teacher losing ₹1.57 crore.
lucknow news
Updated on Mar 18, 2026 08:33 am IST

CBI raids 15 locations in online fraud linked to overseas fintech platform

CBI raids 15 locations in online fraud linked to overseas fintech platform
india news
Published on Mar 12, 2026 11:57 am IST

Stryker hit with global cyberattack by suspected Iranian-backed group

Stryker Systems Wiped in Suspected Iranian Hack, Cork Operations Disrupted
us news
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 06:24 am IST

27 arrested in 10 cyber fraud cases in pan-India crackdown

27 arrested in 10 cyber fraud cases in pan-India crackdown
delhi news
Published on Mar 02, 2026 04:28 am IST

Kannada actress claims she was filmed in washroom, blackmailed; FIR filed

On the second day of her event on February 7, she reportedly went out to use the women's restroom inside the stadium.
india news
Published on Feb 17, 2026 04:43 pm IST

Chandigarh-based techie booked for defamatory e-mail against female university employee

The woman stated that the e-mail contents were fabricated and aimed at damaging her professional reputation. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 09, 2026 07:26 am IST

75-year-old Navi Mumbai trader duped of ₹1 crore in stock market fraud

Lured by a Facebook ad, he was manipulated into transferring money to fake trading platforms.
mumbai news
Published on Feb 01, 2026 10:35 am IST

MBA grad, pujari among 8 held for ₹14-cr Delhi 'digital arrest' scam

The elderly couple duped of over 14 crore in the "digital arrest" fraud in Delhi's Greater Kailash.
india news
Updated on Jan 24, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Operation ‘mule hunt’: 9 held for allowing bank accounts to be used for routing cyber fraud proceeds

Eight accused were arrested, mostly youths from Chandigarh and adjoining areas. (HT Photo for representation)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 20, 2026 06:56 am IST

₹7,000 per drop: School dropout held for scamming elderly in ‘toxic blood’ fraud

The gang charged ₹7,000 for each drop of e so-called “black blood” removed from their body. (PIXABAY)
india news
Published on Jan 19, 2026 10:27 pm IST

How a Delhi woman was cheated of ₹7 crore in ‘digital arrest’ by fake cops

70-year-old Delhi woman cheated of ₹7 crore in eight-day ‘digital arrest’ cyber scam
delhi news
Updated on Jan 16, 2026 08:28 am IST

From college dropout to mastermind: How a Bengaluru man ran 4,200 bank accounts

The accused, along with his mother, established a network of thousands of bank accounts.
bengaluru news
Published on Jan 16, 2026 09:00 am IST

Police officers’ meet to deliberate on future policing amid challenges

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with DyCM Samrat Choudhary light the lamp to inaugurating Rajya Stariya Police Sammelan 2026 at Sardar Patel Bhawan in Patna, Monday (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)
patna news
Updated on Jan 12, 2026 09:32 pm IST

5 arrested for duping people via fake insurance plans

A case of cheating and cheating by impersonation of the BNS and IT Act has been registered at the Ghaziabad Cybercrime Branch police station and further probe is underway. (Representational image)
noida news
Published on Jan 12, 2026 06:46 am IST

Delhi couple duped of ₹15 cr in ‘digital arrest’ recounts ‘biggest mistake’

It was not till the elderly couple approached the police did they realise they had been duped.
india news
Updated on Jan 12, 2026 09:00 am IST
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