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Hubballi-Dharwad
Cyber Criminal Extorts Rs 6.05 Lakh from a Hubballi Couple
Hubballi: In a distressing incident, a couple residing in Jannat Nagar, Old Hubballi, fell victim to cyber criminals who exploited their privacy and extorted a staggering Rs 6.05 lakh. The couple, both in their early 30s, became targets of a sinister plot orchestrated by a Gujarat-based individual identified as Farvez Shaik. The ordeal began when Shaik successfully hacked into the…
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Crime News
84-Year-Old Pensioner Loses Rs 1.43 Lakh to Cyber Scammers in Hubballi
Hubballi: An 84-year-old pensioner in Old Hubballi recently fell victim to cybercriminals, losing Rs 1.43 lakh from his bank account. The pensioner, known as Nagesh and residing on Timmasagar Road, recently received a message from an unknown number. This message claimed that his KYC (Know Your Customer) had not been updated and that his bank account had been blocked. The…
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State News
Vijayapura: Thieves Steal Rs 3.60 Lakh from ATM Using Gas Cutter
In Vijayapura district, a robbery took place where thieves decamped with Rs 3.60 lakh in cash from an ATM (automated teller machine). The accused gained entry into an ATM of India One Bank, located in Shivanagi village, Vijayapura taluk. They used a gas cutter to break open the ATM and successfully made off with the cash. To avoid detection, the…
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India News
Beware of WhatsApp Sextortion: Delhi Senior Loses Rs 12 Lakh, 2 Arrested
New Delhi: As the 5G network becomes increasingly accessible in many regions, individuals are opting for WhatsApp video calls over traditional voice calls to connect with loved ones face-to-face. However, this convenient feature is also becoming a tool for cybercriminals who exploit it for malicious purposes. Miscreants are utilizing WhatsApp video calls to engage in blackmail and extortion schemes targeting…
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