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SRA project fraud: Two on run for 7 months held for duping Mumbai siblings of ₹77 lakh

SRA project fraud: Two on run for 7 months held for duping Mumbai siblings of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>77 lakh

Published 1 day ago

Two employees booked for ₹97-lakh fraud at Ludhiana firm

The complainant alleged that the fraud was carried out in a planned and systematic manner, causing the firm losses of nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>97 lakh. (HT FILE)

Updated 3 days ago

How 5 men impersonated deceased owners in ₹2.29 crore land fraud in Navi Mumbai

Police added that the arrests came after a five-month manhunt for the accused as they kept changing their phone numbers, identities and hideouts to evade the police.

Published 4 days ago

‘Indian psychic’ dupes victim of $800,000 in Canada, flees country

Toronto Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for Gangadhar Babu, who is accused of operating as a psychic and spiritual healer in an alleged fraud investigation.

Updated 4 days ago

Husband scams wife’s parents out of ₹63 lakh with fake UK plan

A CA opens up about how her husband scammed her and her parents out of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>63 lakh.

Updated 6 days ago

CBI books 2 officials of telecom firm for fraudulent withdrawal of PF worth ₹19.33 cr

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Published 6 days ago

BJP-linked education trust director arrested in multi-crore Shalarth ID fraud

Sanjay Garud, founder-director of Shendurni Education Society and manager of several educational institutions in Jalgaon district, was arrested from Natepute in Solapur district for his involvement in the alleged multi-crore Shalarth ID fraud.

Updated 8 days ago

Woman on FBI's most wanted fraudsters list over $32M COVID relief fraud arrested

Elaine Angene Escoe, on FBI's most wanted fraudsters' list, has been arrested in Miami.

Updated 10 days ago

4 more held in JSSC-PGT scam of ‘guaranteed jobs’ in lieu of ₹10L

4 more held in JSSC-PGT scam of ‘guaranteed jobs’ in lieu of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10L

Updated 12 days ago

What happened to Matt Gutman? CBS News correspondent reveals scary phone scam

CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman reveals he nearly fell victim to an elaborate bank fraud phone scam.

Published 25 days ago

US to launch probe into Cognizant over H1B visa ‘fraud’

Inspector general Anthony D’Esposito said that he would work closely with the US President Donald Trump’s Fraud Task Force, which is headed by Vice President JD Vance,

Updated 28 days ago

Why are companies laying off workers despite strong profits? Explained

Why are companies still laying off workers despite strong profits? (Pexel/Representative image)

Updated 33 days ago

Govt flags fraud risks in WhatsApp username feature; MeitY to call Meta

The government said the feature may allow users to adopt usernames resembling those of bona fide agencies and other entities, potentially enabling impersonation and fraud,

Updated 35 days ago

Daily wager siphons ₹1.04 crore in J&K Bank loan scam

The accused, Rouf Mohammad Wani, a resident of Hanjura in Chadoora, Budgam, faces multiple charges under the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), alongside Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Published 35 days ago

CBI books firm, directors over ₹11-cr SBI loan default case

CBI books firm, directors over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11-cr SBI loan default case

Published 37 days ago

Noida woman duped of ₹9.33L by man she met via wedding portal

On June 23, in a police complaint, the woman, a divorced mother residing in Sector 36, stated that after coming into his contact in April, they started conversing over phone. (Representational image)

Published 38 days ago

Ludhiana: Agent faces FIR for misusing student’s papers to register firm

The alleged fraud came to light later, following which the family approached the police seeking legal action. (HT File)

Published 39 days ago

Who is James Shuford Price III? Raleigh man pleads guilty in $60M fraud case

James Shuford Price III has pleaded guilty to a $60 million Medicare and Medi-Cal fraud scheme involving his California-based lab.

Published 42 days ago

Orissa HC refuses to quash forgery case against woman over fake marriage certificate

The high court said that police had sought a government handwriting expert’s opinion during the investigation. (File Getty photo)

Published 44 days ago

Fugitive mastermind of $3.7 billion Medicare scam captured in Turkey

Ibrahim Khaldoon Hilmi is accused of orchestrating a $3.7 billion Medicare fraud scheme,

Published 44 days ago

Why was Carlos Mencia arrested? Comedian faces 12 felony tax charges over $8.7M

Comedian Carlos Mencia, best known for "Mind of Mencia," was charged with 12 felony tax counts on Thursday.

Published 48 days ago

Floyd Mayweather faces fraud charges over $200,000 luxury watch purchase

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 07: Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. speaks during a news conference to announce an upcoming full-contact exhibition match against kickboxer Mike Zambidis at the Mayweather Boxing Club on May 07, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Candice Ward/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Candice Ward / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Published 50 days ago

Two held from Jharkhand for defrauding man by creating fake profile of Palghar collector

Published 54 days ago

CBI files two chargesheets in separate govt fund embezzlement cases

CBI files two chargesheets in separate govt fund embezzlement cases

Published 54 days ago

5 things on Tiffany Butler: What we know after New York woman was charged with w

Montgomery County authorities in New York have charged Tiffany Butler of Sprakers with multiple felony counts for improperly receiving SNAP benefits.(Representational)

Published 55 days ago

Three held for duping DRDO employee of over ₹15 lakh in online investment scam

Three held for duping DRDO employee of over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15 lakh in online investment scam

Updated 55 days ago

Kedarnath VIP darshan fraud: Accused arrested for cheating pilgrims of ₹30,000

Acting promptly on the complaint, Kedarnath Police "arrested" the accused from the temple premises. During a search, police recovered <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 in cash, believed to be part of the amount collected from the victims.

Published 56 days ago

Mahender Makhijani accused of conning bank out of $100M, hosting sex parties

Indian-origin financier Mahender Makhijani.

Published 56 days ago

Adityanath directs faster action against economic crimes, stronger EOW through technology

Adityanath directs faster action against economic crimes, stronger EOW through technology

Published 57 days ago

Unknown man booked for pocketing minority scholarship funds

Unknown man booked for pocketing minority scholarship funds

Published 61 days ago

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