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Scammers Impersonate CBI, Dupe NRI Sisters of Rs 1.9 Crore in India

Two NRI sisters were scammed out of Rs 1.9 crore in Lucknow by fraudsters who pretended to be officers from the Mumbai Crime Branch. The scammers claimed their bank accounts were tied to terrorist activities and pressured them into transferring the money to avoid being arrested. A case has been filed, and Rs 25 lakh has been recovered. The investigation is still ongoing, with similar scams happening across India.

By Avi G

December 7, 2024

Technology / Entertainment

Ex-Miss India Scammed of Rs 99,000 in Shocking ‘Digital Arrest’ Fraud

A former Miss India, Shivankita Dixit, was tricked out of Rs 99,000 during a two-hour-long "digital arrest" by scammers pretending to be CBI officers. They accused her of serious crimes like money laundering and child kidnapping. After pressuring her to send the money, she and her family filed a cybercrime complaint.

By Vishal Kumar

December 6, 2024

Business / Technology

ED Nabs 2 CAs and Crypto Trader in ₹640 Crore Money Laundering Case

Two chartered accountants (CAs) and a cryptocurrency trader were arrested in a ₹640 crore cyber fraud case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches at several locations, recovering ₹47 lakh in cash, important documents, and crypto assets. The fraud involved betting, gambling, part-time jobs, and phishing scams, with the money being transferred through over 5,000 Indian bank accounts to a payment platform based in the UAE.

By Vishal Kumar

December 4, 2024

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