cybercrime

1 Held; Electronic Devices, 44 Blank Smart Cards, 2 Pen Drives Recovered

Actress Vedhika has alerted fans after her mother's phone number was hacked, urging them to ignore any messages or calls from the compromised number. She warned against responding to requests for money, OTPs, or personal information, emphasizing the need for caution amidst rising cybercrime. The incident serves as a stark reminder to stay vigilant online and avoid clicking suspicious links.

AI Photos In Uniform Helped Class X Dropout Build Trust, Exploit Women Emotionally And Financially

Coimbatore cybercrime police registered three cases after online fraudsters duped three residents of over Rs 55 lakh. One victim lost Rs 29.27 lakh in a cryptocurrency scam, another Rs 5.18 lakh via a fake RTO challan, and an IT employee was defrauded of Rs 20.97 lakh while attempting to buy a vehicle online.

Hyderabad police, in a massive crackdown across 13 states, have apprehended 66 individuals supplying ghost SIM cards to cybercriminals. Operation Octopus has successfully targeted the illegal issuance of these SIMs, which were instrumental in 76 fraud cases, resulting in a staggering Rs 101 crore loss.

Actress Rukmini Vasanth has strongly condemned the circulation of fake AI-generated images depicting her, calling it a serious privacy violation. Her team is pursuing legal and cybercrime action against those responsible. This incident highlights the growing misuse of AI technology against celebrities, with Vasanth urging responsible online behavior while continuing her busy film career.

Fraud Proceeds Allegedly Laundered Through Shell Entities, Say Investigators

Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani met with Hyderabad police following the arrest of 66 individuals for illegally facilitating SIM cards to cyber fraudsters. The review focused on improving intelligence sharing between telecom authorities and law enforcement, and strengthening regulations to prevent misuse at the source.

Jharkhand CID busted an online child sexual exploitation racket in Giridih, arresting two individuals. The investigation revealed the illegal circulation and sale of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) to users in the Middle East, including Oman and the UAE, as well as Bangladesh. Recovered digital content confirmed the illicit activities.