September 1, 2026
Illustration representing the investigation into fake GST Input Tax Credit fraud in India with financial documents, coins, and a magnifying glass.

Government Detects ₹74,782 Crore Fake GST ITC Fraud in FY26, Maharashtra and Gujarat Report Highest Cases

Government Detects ₹74,782 Crore GST ITC Fraud in FY26 New Delhi: The Government of India has detected 30,162 cases of fake GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud during the financial year 2025–26. The cases involve approximately ₹74,782 crore. The figures were shared in Parliament. They highlight the growing scale of GST-related tax fraud across the […]

Digital arrest scam illustration showing cybercriminals impersonating police officials to deceive a Noida woman and steal ₹18.5 lakh

Fraudsters Pose as Maharashtra Police, Cheat Noida Woman of ₹18.5 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam

Cybercriminals posing as Maharashtra Police officials allegedly cheated an elderly Noida woman of ₹18.5 lakh. According to police, the fraudsters contacted the victim by phone. They falsely claimed that criminals had linked her bank account to illegal activities. They introduced themselves as Maharashtra Police officers. They threatened her with arrest and legal action unless she […]

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police investigate fraudulent stock investment apps as Google India head is named a co-accused in three cyber fraud cases involving alleged investment scams.

Hyderabad Cyber Police Book Google India Head as Co-Accused in Stock Investment App Cyber Fraud Cases

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have named the head of Google India as a co-accused in three cyber fraud cases. The cases involve fraudulent stock investment mobile applications. The applications were allegedly available through the Google Play Store. Victims filed complaints after losing money through these applications. The apps promised high returns before directing victims […]

Pune Police investigating a cyber fraud network linked to mule bank accounts involving ₹11.5 crore transactions

Pune Police Investigate ₹11.5 Crore Cyber Fraud Network Using Mule Bank Accounts

Pune Police have registered cases against 23 individuals over a suspected mule bank account network. Police linked the network to cyber fraud transactions worth approximately ₹11.5 crore. The investigation focuses on bank accounts that cybercriminal groups allegedly used to receive and transfer money from online scams. Police are now tracing the flow of funds and […]

UP Police arrest 773 cybercriminals during Operation Cy-Vajra

UP Police Arrests 773 Cyber Criminals as Operation Cy-Vajra Uncovers ₹1,158 Crore Fraud Links

Uttar Pradesh Police officers during a statewide operation targeting organised cybercrime and online fraud networks Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested 773 suspected cybercriminals during a week-long statewide operation that uncovered links to cyber fraud complaints involving approximately ₹1,158.70 crore. The operation, named Cy-Vajra-1, focused on organised cybercrime networks and the financial, communication and digital infrastructure […]

Indian cyber fraud victim using an official refund portal on a laptop while avoiding a suspicious scam call, with Hyderabad’s Charminar visible in the background.

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Advises Victims to Claim Cyber Fraud Refunds Only Through Official Portal

Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has advised cybercrime victims to use only the official Money Restoration Module (MRM) available on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal to claim refunds for financial losses caused by online fraud. The advisory aims to protect victims from scammers pretending to offer faster refund services. TGCSB Warns Against Fake […]

Law enforcement officers and protesters during an ICE protest amid allegations of crowd control weapon misuse in the United States

Report Alleges Misuse of Crowd Control Weapons During ICE Protests Left Hundreds Injured

A newly released human rights report has raised concerns about the alleged misuse of crowd control weapons during protests related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report documents hundreds of incidents involving tear gas, rubber bullets, pepper spray, and other less-lethal weapons. It claims that many protesters suffered serious injuries, including traumatic brain […]