Scam
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad woman loses Rs 30L to Instagram gaming ad, police bust Rs 26 cr fraud
Hyderabad: The Cyber Crime Police arrested four people, including a woman from Goa, for their alleged role in a financial network that processed over Rs 26 crore through illegal online gaming and betting…
- India
Iran war charity scam: IB warns of ongoing donation fraud preying on emotions
New Delhi: After the Union Home Ministry issued an advisory regarding some elements trying to indulge in radicalisation in the event of the war in Iran, the Intelligence Bureau has now sounded…
- Hyderabad
Real estate scam unearthed in Hyderabad, one held
Hyderabad: A 24-year-old man was arrested by the Bandlaguda Police on Wednesday, March 25, for allegedly selling rented properties by posing as the owner. Four others involved in the scam are currently…
- Hyderabad
Pahadishareef police raise cybercrime awareness at Tukkuguda
Hyderabad: The Pahadishareef Police organised a cybercrime awareness programme at Tukkuguda on Saturday, March 14, educating residents about the growing menace of online fraud and the safe use of digital technology. The event,…
- Middle East
UAE arrests Indian wanted in Rs 1,000 crore investment scam
New Delhi: Rashid Naseem, a fugitive economic offender wanted in an alleged investment fraud case registered by the Enforcement Directorate in Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested in the UAE, officials said on…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad businessman duped of Rs 2.65 cr in investment fraud
Hyderabad: A 69-year-old businessman was allegedly duped of Rs 2.65 crore in a cyber fraud in Hyderabad after fraudsters lured him with high returns on investments in online companies which turned out…
- Hyderabad
Police Commissioner cautions against marriage fraud in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar on Monday, February 23, cautioned women against marriage frauds in Hyderabad. He expressed concern over the rising number of such frauds. In a post on X,…
- India
Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi duped of Rs 30k in marriage scam
Faridabad: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi was allegedly duped of Rs 30,000 by a man on the pretext of arranging his marriage, police said on Friday, February 20. They said a first information…
- Hyderabad
Rs 7 crore ‘profit’ turns into Rs 36 lakh nightmare for Hyderabad investor
Hyderabad: A 35-year-old man from Hyderabad was allegedly duped of Rs 36.30 lakh in an investment fraud after scammers claiming to be representatives of Barclays International Group promised him a profit of…
- Hyderabad
Love can wait, scammers won’t: Hyderabad CP warns youth
Hyderabad: Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Hyderabad City Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Thursday, February 12, issued a public alert warning citizens about “romance scams” that dupe people of money under the…
- Mumbai
Mumbai cab driver held for charging tourist Rs 18k for 400-metre ride
Mumbai: A 50-year-old taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly charging a US tourist a whopping Rs 18,000 in what may have been the most expensive 400-metre ride through the Mumbai traffic,…
- Telangana
15 arrested in Rs 3.9 crore Bhu Bharathi, Dharani scam in Telangana
Hyderabad: The Warangal police on Friday, January 16, said it unearthed a major scam worth Rs 3.90 crore related to the Dharani and Bhu Bharathi portals. As many as 15 people have…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Dhanwantari Foundation’s land to be auctioned in Rs 516 crore scam
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has allowed the police to proceed with the auction of properties attached to the Dhanwantari Foundation International Trust (DFI) and disburse the amount to the victims of…
- Hyderabad
Tourists duped out of Rs 12k over Salar Jung museum tickets, police recover money
Hyderabad: A tourist from Delhi, along with two of his friends from Hyderabad, was duped out of Rs 12,000 after they booked tickets to the Salar Jung museum from a fraudulent website.…
- News
Hyderabad retiree loses Rs 29.5 lakh to fake trading app scam
Hyderabad: In another incident of fake trading app scams, a 63-year-old retired employee from Nallakunta was duped of Rs 29.5 lakhs by scamsters impersonating as an investment company. In early November, a…
