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Cambodia's resturant chain owner arrested by Indian Cyber Police for involvement in illegal recruitment
Global Trends
18 May 2026

Cambodia's resturant chain owner arrested by Indian Cyber Police for involvement in illegal recruitment

The arrest of a 35-year-old Indian national in Madurai this week has exposed a telling artefact of Southeast Asia's cyber-slavery economy: an Indian restaurant chain operating inside the scam compounds themselves, allegedly doubling as logistical backbone for the trafficking of hundreds of Indian victims into forced online fraud.

verifiedOfficial Press Release, Cybercrime Wing, ChennaiReadarrow_forward
Cyber Fraudster Arrested in Nalanda for Fake Char Dham Yatra Bookings
Cybercrime Trends (News)
17 May 2026

Cyber Fraudster Arrested in Nalanda for Fake Char Dham Yatra Bookings

Fraudsters used online advertisements reach out victims who were willing to go on one of the India's most sought after pilgrimage circuit in high altitude Himalayas, Uttarakhand State

verifiedOfficial Press Release, Nalanda PoliceReadarrow_forward
India's Jharkhand Police cracks down on International Child Exploitation Network Operating via Telegram
Cybercrime Trends (News)
17 May 2026

India's Jharkhand Police cracks down on International Child Exploitation Network Operating via Telegram

In a major breakthrough against transnational cybercrime, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Jharkhand Police has successfully dismantled a dark network involved in the trade and circulation of Online Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM).

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Chargesheet filed against absconding Munna Singh aka Anand Singh - Indian's NIA cracks down on Cyber Slavery Racket of Cambodia
Global Trends
17 May 2026

Chargesheet filed against absconding Munna Singh aka Anand Singh - Indian's NIA cracks down on Cyber Slavery Racket of Cambodia

Chargesheet has been filed against mastermind Anand @ Munna Singh & 4 others before NIA special court in Patna in a case of trafficking of Indian youth & forcing them into cyber slavery in Cambodia. Anand is absconding while three co-accused are under arrest and one out on bail.

verifiedOfficial Press Release, National Investigation AgencyReadarrow_forward
Indian Authorities Warn iPhone Users: Sophisticated Phishing Scam Targets Owners of Lost or Stolen Devices
Global Trends
13 May 2026

Indian Authorities Warn iPhone Users: Sophisticated Phishing Scam Targets Owners of Lost or Stolen Devices

Indian cybercrime authorities have issued a fresh alert over a targeted phishing operation that specifically preys on iPhone owners whose devices have recently been lost or stolen. Criminals who already possess the physical phone send convincing SMS messages pretending to be from Apple Support or Find My iPhone, claiming the device is temporarily switched off and urging the owner to click a link to secure their data.

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'51 Game' - UP Police busts online real money gaming fraud racket | MQR used as Pay-Ins
Cybercrime Trends (News)
9 May 2026

'51 Game' - UP Police busts online real money gaming fraud racket | MQR used as Pay-Ins

In a major breakthrough against illegal online betting and gambling-linked cyber fraud, the Cyber Crime Police Station of Azamgarh has arrested a key accused allegedly involved in duping a victim of ₹9.25 lakh through an online gaming platform operating under the name “51GAME.”

verifiedOfficial Press Release, UP PoliceReadarrow_forward
Gemini AI & Meta AI | Used by Cybercriminals to update Aadhaar linked Mobile number bypassing biometric authentication
Cybercrime Trends (News)
9 May 2026

Gemini AI & Meta AI | Used by Cybercriminals to update Aadhaar linked Mobile number bypassing biometric authentication

Sophisticated syndicate used Google’s Gemini and Meta AI to create ‘eye-blink’ deepfake videos, bypass biometric verification, change victims’ mobile numbers linked to Aadhaar, and siphon loans worth lakhs without triggering OTP alerts

verifiedOfficial Press Release, Cybercrime Branch, Gujarat PoliceReadarrow_forward
Cyber Frauds hit Electric Companies - WhatsApp Impersonation Scam of ₹45.6 Lakh targeting PGVCL’s Finance Head in Rajkot
Cybercrime Trends (News)
7 May 2026

Cyber Frauds hit Electric Companies - WhatsApp Impersonation Scam of ₹45.6 Lakh targeting PGVCL’s Finance Head in Rajkot

Cyber criminals orchestrated a sophisticated WhatsApp impersonation scam by creating a fake profile of PGVCL Managing Director Ketan Joshi and messaging Finance GM Kintukumar Malkan from an unknown number, claiming it was a “personal” contact.

verifiedOfficial Press Release, RajkotReadarrow_forward
CBI Strikes: Nationwide Crackdown on ‘Cyber Slavery’ Cartels linked to South East Asian Scam Compounds
Global Trends
7 May 2026

CBI Strikes: Nationwide Crackdown on ‘Cyber Slavery’ Cartels linked to South East Asian Scam Compounds

The agency conducted coordinated raids at nine strategic locations across four states—Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand—signaling a zero-tolerance approach to the rising tide of tech-enabled exploitation.

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AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform Detects Rise in Phishing Attacks Across Indian SMEs
Cybersecurity
4 May 2026

AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform Detects Rise in Phishing Attacks Across Indian SMEs

A leading AI-driven cybersecurity platform has reported a sharp increase in phishing attacks targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across India. The platform uses machine learning to detect suspicious email behavior and prevent data breaches before they occur.

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Natraj Pencil Packing Job Scam and Extortion Racket busted in Operation Mule Hunter by Rajasthan Police
Cybercrime Trends (News)
3 May 2026

Natraj Pencil Packing Job Scam and Extortion Racket busted in Operation Mule Hunter by Rajasthan Police

Deeg District of Rajasthan is one of prominent hostpot of cybercrime in India. Strategic "Operation Mule Hunter" led to crackdown of multiple scamming modus operandi like Natraj Pencil Packing Job Scam, Sextortion, Old Coin and Impersonation Scam through Facebook / Google Ads

verifiedOfficial Press Release, Deeg, Rajasthan PoliceReadarrow_forward
How can Police use Artificial Intelligence AI for faster and better public service
AI Updates
2 May 2026

How can Police use Artificial Intelligence AI for faster and better public service

52 Smart Ideas to Speed Up FIRs, Solve Crimes Faster, and Help Citizens 24/7 - Based on the CCTNS document

verifiedCCTNS-MHA document - Suggestion Prompt by AIReadarrow_forward