Human trafficking in Nagaland is undergoing a significant transformation, with authorities warning that criminal networks are increasingly integrating cybercrime and money laundering into their operations. Officials say traffickers are adopting sophisticated digital methods to exploit victims, conceal illegal financial transactions, and expand their reach beyond traditional trafficking routes. The warning comes amid growing concerns over...
A dangerous cyber fraud known as the “Boss Scam” has once again exposed the growing risks facing businesses in the digital age. Cybercriminals allegedly duped employees of two companies into transferring nearly ₹3.5 crore after gaining access to their communication systems through a malicious ZIP file sent via WhatsApp. According to authorities, the fraud began...
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...
A major cyber fraud case involving the misuse of a prominent public figure’s identity has come to light after scammers allegedly used a fake WhatsApp profile impersonating a former Member of Parliament to deceive a businessman and siphon off ₹7.68 crore. The case highlights the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals who are exploiting trusted identities and...
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...