Cyber crime
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Dharwad Woman Loses ₹26.86 Lakh to Cyber Criminals
Dharwad: A 35-year-old woman fell victim to a cyber fraud scheme, losing ₹26.86 lakh in the process. In her pursuit of earning money online, she became entangled in a deceitful operation. According to police reports, Suchita Halli, a resident of Sattur, was added to a WhatsApp group where members shared information about making money online. Within this group, she was…
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Bengaluru: CID Cracks ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam, Recovers Millions
In a surprising turn of events, the cybercrime unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has solved a tricky “digital arrest” scam. They caught five people who tricked someone out of 2.2 crore rupees (about $265,000). The police got back most of the money, some dollars, and even a fancy car. It all started in May 2024 when someone from…
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Hubballi Resident Loses Rs 8 Lakh in Online Investment Scam
Hubballi, Karnataka: A resident of Kanya Nagar in Hubballi fell victim to an online fraud, losing over Rs 8 lakh. The 35-year-old man, whose identity has not been disclosed by police, received a message on February 29th promising easy online earnings. Lured by the prospect of quick money, the victim responded to the message. He was then contacted by a…
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