Two men from Karnataka were allegedly trafficked to Myanmar after responding to a Facebook advertisement promising well-paid overseas employment, according to police officials familiar with the investigation. The men, who believed they had secured legitimate jobs abroad, were reportedly forced to work inside a heavily guarded compound linked to an organised cybercrime network. The two...
Gandhinagar is set to host a major international gathering focused on advancing digital forensic science and strengthening global cooperation against cybercrime, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the INTERPOL Digital Forensics Experts Meeting. The high-level event is expected to bring together forensic specialists, investigators, law enforcement officials, and cybersecurity experts from...
In one of the largest coordinated actions against cybercrime in recent years, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out extensive search operations across multiple states and Union Territories, targeting suspected cybercriminal networks involved in a range of sophisticated online fraud schemes. The operation covered 80 locations spread across 16 states and Union Territories, reflecting...
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented opportunities across industries, but cybersecurity experts are increasingly concerned about a darker consequence: the emergence of highly sophisticated AI-driven cyberattacks. According to a recent warning issued by an international coalition focused on digital security, the world may be only months away from facing a new generation...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has emphasized the urgent need to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies to strengthen India’s fight against cybercrime, calling for a comprehensive modernization of the country’s cyber security ecosystem. Stressing that cyber threats are evolving rapidly in both scale and sophistication, Shah urged law enforcement agencies and cybercrime prevention...
A job aspirant in Bengaluru has fallen victim to a sophisticated overseas employment scam, losing approximately ₹4.3 lakh to fraudsters who falsely promised him a job opportunity in the United States along with visa assistance. According to police officials, the victim was approached by individuals posing as recruitment agents offering lucrative job opportunities in the...
Bank customers across India, particularly those with accounts at the State Bank of India (SBI), have been cautioned about a recurring cyber fraud that exploits unsuspecting users through deceptive messages and malicious app files. The scam, which continues to circulate on messaging platforms such as SMS and WhatsApp, involves fraudsters impersonating SBI and urging recipients...
Singapore: In a major diplomatic and strategic achievement, India has been elected as a member of the INTERPOL Asian Committee during the 25th Asian Regional Conference held in Singapore on September 19, 2025. The election was conducted through a multi-stage voting process and marks a significant milestone in India’s growing engagement with international law enforcement...
The Gujarat Police have effectively dismantled an illegal call center located in the Hansol area of Ahmedabad, which was targeting American citizens through a fraudulent loan scheme. This operation has received commendation from the United States (US), underscoring the increasing collaboration between Indian and American law enforcement agencies in addressing cybercrime. In response to this...