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Secretariat follows the cases: cybercrime busts, scam-compound takedowns, arrests, and enforcement actions, from Indian state cyber cells to the betting and trafficking networks of Southeast Asia.
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Clicked the Link? You Pay: Delhi High Court Limits Bank Liability for OTP Fraud
The Delhi High Court (SBI v. Hare Ram Singh) ruled that merely denying you shared an OTP won't make your bank pay: click a phishing link and the loss is yours. SIM-swap is different.
Law Enforcement Data Requests: Platform-by-Platform LERS Guide
How police and government request user data from WhatsApp, Google, Meta, Apple and Telegram: the LERS portals, preservation vs disclosure, emergencies, and India's MLAT route.
Apple Law Enforcement Portal: Police Data Request Guide (iCloud)
How police request Apple and iCloud data via the Apple Law Enforcement Portal (lep.apple.com): preservation, emergency disclosure, and the warrant rule.
Karnataka HC Holds BSNL Liable for ₹55 Lakh in SIM-Swap Bank Fraud
The Karnataka High Court held BSNL vicariously liable for a 2019 SIM-swap fraud that drained ₹87.7 lakh from a cooperative bank, ordering over ₹55 lakh in compensation.
China's Ghost Recruiters: Fake 'Defense Analyst' Jobs on LinkedIn Are a Front for 'paid' Espionage
Chinese intelligence officers pose as online HR recruiters or consultants who represent fake, but often legitimate-looking, “cover companies” and claim to be located in countries other than China. Five Eyes agencies have identified individuals who have undertaken these activities, leading to criminal prosecutions, job losses, and security-clearance revocation.
Vietnam cracks down on SEO-promoted gambling websites; media company boss and 17 others arrested
The police pointed out that Mạnh organized employees to improve the search engine rankings of relevant gambling websites by massively creating backlinks, publishing promotional articles and online content, etc; technically this method also involves unauthorized intrusion in genuine websites. The method is known as black hat SEO as well.
Cambodia Names 34 Individuals in Fresh Sihanoukville Online Scam Crackdown - read the full list
Sihanoukville Prosecutors announces names in Transnational Cyber Fraud Case: 33 Foreign Suspect scammers Indicted, 5 Chinese Suspects Granted Bail
8,750 Illegal Betting Platforms Blocked - Karnataka Cyber Command & I4C, MHA Executes One of India’s Largest Anti-Online Betting Operations
In a decisive regulatory shift, the Government of India brought the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 into force on 1 May 2026, effectively imposing a nationwide blanket ban on all forms of real-money online gaming. Enacted through the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (passed by Parliament in August 2025), the law prohibits any online game, whether skill-based or chance-based, that involves deposits, entry fees, or monetary winnings.
Haryana Police swings to action against real money online gaming - Reddyanna888
In an operation conducted by Thana Cyber Manesar, Gurugram Police, 6 accused were arrested who were involved in running an online gaming panel used for financial transactions and cyber fraud (including lottery-style scams).
India Leads the Global Charge: Delhi High Court’s Landmark Google-Hindware Ruling Ushers in a New Era of Digital IP Protection
This verdict doesn’t just resolve a dispute between a proud Indian sanitaryware brand and the tech giant, it signals India’s emergence as a global frontrunner in balancing innovation with robust intellectual property safeguards in the online advertising ecosystem.
Da Xi Gang Casino License revoked by Cambodia in action against transnational crime operations
In a press release dated May 29, 2026, the CGMC announced the revocation of License No. 280, originally granted on December 31, 2024, to DA JIN GANG HOTEL & RESORT CO. LTD. The decision followed a joint raid on May 21-22 at the casino-hotel, located at the corner of 28 June Street and 2 December Street in Preah Sihanoukville. Authorities seized 555 computers and 295 mobile phones confirmed to have been used for online scam activities.
Cyber Criminals Use High-limit Credit Cards to Launder cybercrime proceeds, new money layering method exposed
Mumbai Police have arrested two men from Jharkhand who used credit cards with huge outstanding balances to hide and move stolen money. This method has made it harder for victims to get their money back quickly. GR No. 43/2026 was linked to android malware case - GasBill Update.apk