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Russian National Arrested in Gujarat for Rs 17 Lakh Digital Scam

A Russian national, Anatoly Mironov, was arrested by Gujarat police in relation to a digital arrest scam where a businessman was duped of Rs 17 lakh. Mironov, a "gatekeeper" for a cybercrime gang, was involved in laundering proceeds from the crime, converting some of the funds into cryptocurrency. He had entered India on a tourist visa and was previously involved in a similar fraud case in Pune, Maharashtra. The scam began when a city-based businessman reported being extor

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02 Jan 2025 08:52 AM

Russian National Arrested in Gujarat for Rs 17 Lakh Digital Scam

A Russian national, Anatoly Mironov, was arrested by Gujarat police in relation to a digital arrest scam where a businessman was duped of Rs 17 lakh. Mironov, a "gatekeeper" for a cybercrime gang, was involved in laundering proceeds from the crime, converting some of the funds into cryptocurrency. He had entered India on a tourist visa and was previously involved in a similar fraud case in Pune, Maharashtra. The scam began when a city-based businessman reported being extor

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Bengaluru Engineer Loses Rs 11.8 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

A Bengaluru software engineer was defrauded of Rs 11.8 crore over the span of just 18 days in a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam. The victim, a 39-year-old tech professional, filed a complaint with the North-East CEN police station on December 12 after realizing he had been tricked. The scam began when an individual posing as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) officer contacted the victim, falsely claiming his Aadhaar-linked SIM card was involved in illegal acti

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23 Dec 2024 07:20 AM

Bengaluru Engineer Loses Rs 11.8 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

A Bengaluru software engineer was defrauded of Rs 11.8 crore over the span of just 18 days in a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam. The victim, a 39-year-old tech professional, filed a complaint with the North-East CEN police station on December 12 after realizing he had been tricked. The scam began when an individual posing as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) officer contacted the victim, falsely claiming his Aadhaar-linked SIM card was involved in illegal acti

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Hyderabad IT Employee Escapes Fake Money Laundering Scam After 30 Hours of "Digital Arrest"

In a troubling incident highlighting the rise of cyber crime in India, a 44-year-old IT employee from Hyderabad was the target of an elaborate scam where he was held under "digital arrest" for almost 30 hours. The ordeal began in the early hours of October 26 when the victim received threatening messages claiming his mobile number and Aadhar ID were linked to a money laundering case filed in Mumbai. Despite initially ignoring the text messages, the situation escalated when

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28 Oct 2024 19:25 PM

Hyderabad IT Employee Escapes Fake Money Laundering Scam After 30 Hours of "Digital Arrest"

In a troubling incident highlighting the rise of cyber crime in India, a 44-year-old IT employee from Hyderabad was the target of an elaborate scam where he was held under "digital arrest" for almost 30 hours. The ordeal began in the early hours of October 26 when the victim received threatening messages claiming his mobile number and Aadhar ID were linked to a money laundering case filed in Mumbai. Despite initially ignoring the text messages, the situation escalated when

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"Understanding the Rise of 'Digital Arrest' Scams in India: How to Protect Yourself"

The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India has highlighted a troubling trend in cybercrime, where individuals are manipulated into believing they are under serious legal scrutiny. These scams often involve elaborate setups where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials or judiciary members, creating a convincing narrative of an ongoing investigation. High-profile victims, such as SP Oswal from the Vardhman Group, have lost substantial amounts of money, demonstrating that even

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01 Oct 2024 07:47 AM

"Understanding the Rise of 'Digital Arrest' Scams in India: How to Protect Yourself"

The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India has highlighted a troubling trend in cybercrime, where individuals are manipulated into believing they are under serious legal scrutiny. These scams often involve elaborate setups where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials or judiciary members, creating a convincing narrative of an ongoing investigation. High-profile victims, such as SP Oswal from the Vardhman Group, have lost substantial amounts of money, demonstrating that even

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Russian National Arrested in Gujarat for Rs 17 Lakh Digital Scam

Russian National Arrested in Gujarat for Rs 17 Lakh Digital Scam

Bengaluru Engineer Loses Rs 11.8 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

Bengaluru Engineer Loses Rs 11.8 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

Hyderabad IT Employee Escapes Fake Money Laundering Scam After 30 Hours of "Digital Arrest"

Hyderabad IT Employee Escapes Fake Money Laundering Scam After 30 Hours of "Digital Arrest"

"Understanding the Rise of 'Digital Arrest' Scams in India: How to Protect Yourself"

"Understanding the Rise of 'Digital Arrest' Scams in India: How to Protect Yourself"

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Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Fast After Centre Assurances

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Greenland Protest in Nuuk Targets Trump’s US Control Remarks

Portland leaders take taxpayer funded trip to learn from Vienna’s social housing system

Chris Anne Affleck, mother of Ben and Casey, dies at 83

Putin Praises Elon Musk, Compares Him to Soviet Space Pioneer Sergei Korolev

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US missile stockpile concerns grow amid iran conflict scrutiny

US Targets China Firms Over Iran Military Support, Hormuz Risk

Sunita Williams Surpasses Spacewalking Record as NASA Plans Her Return to Earth

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Russian National Arrested in Gujarat for Rs 17 Lakh Digital Scam

Russian National Arrested in Gujarat for Rs 17 Lakh Digital Scam

Bengaluru Engineer Loses Rs 11.8 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

Bengaluru Engineer Loses Rs 11.8 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

Hyderabad IT Employee Escapes Fake Money Laundering Scam After 30 Hours of "Digital Arrest"

Hyderabad IT Employee Escapes Fake Money Laundering Scam After 30 Hours of "Digital Arrest"

"Understanding the Rise of 'Digital Arrest' Scams in India: How to Protect Yourself"

"Understanding the Rise of 'Digital Arrest' Scams in India: How to Protect Yourself"

Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Fast After Centre Assurances

NJ Transit Leaders Host Listening Event to Address Rider Complaints and Service Improvements

Greenland Protest in Nuuk Targets Trump’s US Control Remarks

Portland leaders take taxpayer funded trip to learn from Vienna’s social housing system

Chris Anne Affleck, mother of Ben and Casey, dies at 83

Putin Praises Elon Musk, Compares Him to Soviet Space Pioneer Sergei Korolev

SpaceX sets 2025 launch record with over 2,500 Starlink satellites

US missile stockpile concerns grow amid iran conflict scrutiny

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