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State News
CM Siddaramaiah Forms Panel to Accelerate Probe into Scams from Previous BJP Govt
Bengaluru:Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the formation of a five-member cabinet subcommittee to oversee and expedite investigations into various scams that occurred during the previous BJP government. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Siddaramaiah revealed that the subcommittee will be led by Home Minister G Parameshwara, along with members Byre Gowda, Priyank Kharge, HK Patil, and Santosh Lad. …
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Cyber Security-Cyber Crime
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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Technology News
“Indian Government Cracks Down on Chinese-Operated Investment Scam Websites Targeting Citizens”
The Indian government has taken action against over 100 Chinese-operated investment scam websites that preyed on vulnerable citizens. Though the sites appeared Indian, their profits ultimately reached Chinese organizers. The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to block these fraudulent platforms. Identified by central agencies, these sites utilized intricate fund transfers between multiple…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Old Hubballi Resident’s Alertness Leads to Arrest of POS Machine Scam Accused
Hubballi: In a major breakthrough, Hubballi-Dharwad Police have arrested an accused who was part of a gang that used stolen POS machines to defraud foreigners. The accused provided the machines to tricksters, who then used them to swipe debit and credit cards of unsuspecting victims. The scam was uncovered when an Old Hubballi resident noticed suspicious transactions on his account.…
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