October 18, 2026
AASHVAST Labs testing an Indian Army military drone for security vulnerabilities

Indian Army to Establish Six AASHVAST Labs to Check Drone Security

The Indian Army is establishing six AASHVAST Labs to identify security risks in military drones. One laboratory has already been established in Delhi. The remaining five labs will be set up at other locations across India. The initiative will help the Army examine drones before their operational deployment. Labs to Examine Military Drones The laboratories […]

Cambodia anti-scam efforts and international cooperation against online scams

Cambodia Anti-Scam Efforts Gain International Support

Cambodia anti-scam efforts received international attention during a major conference in Phnom Penh. The International Conference on Combating Online Scams was held on September 23. The event was organized under the ICCOS-2026 initiative. It focused on strengthening international cooperation against online scams and cyber-enabled crimes. Representatives from 27 countries and seven international organizations attended the […]

Police arrest key accused in 7.29 crore cyber fraud case in Dehradun

Key Accused Arrested in 7.29 Crore Cyber Fraud Case

Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force has arrested a key accused in a 7.29 crore cyber fraud case. STF arrested the accused in Dehradun during the ongoing investigation. The 7.29 crore cyber fraud allegedly targeted people through fake stock market training and investment schemes. Investigators said the accused used social media platforms to attract potential victims. […]

Five Fresno residents involved in a Fresno bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks, bank accounts, cash, and a federal law enforcement investigation.

Five Fresno Residents Plead Guilty in Fresno Bank Fraud Scheme

Five Fresno residents have pleaded guilty in a Fresno bank fraud scheme involving more than $1 million. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the guilty pleas on September 21, 2026. The scheme allegedly operated for about one year between 2022 and 2023. According to court documents, the group allegedly obtained stolen checks and deposited them […]

Coimbatore matrimonial scam targeting unmarried men through fake marriage profiles

Coimbatore Matrimonial Scam Cases Rise as Cyber Fraud Targets Unmarried Men

The Coimbatore matrimonial scam has emerged as a major cyber fraud targeting unmarried men, police said. More than 50 complaints have been reported across Coimbatore this year. Police said scammers mainly target unmarried men above 40 years of age. They reportedly use women to approach victims through matrimonial platforms. The scammers then establish contact by […]

Gujarat Police probe fake Gmail accounts linked to bomb hoax

Gujarat Police Uncover 5.13 Lakh Fake Gmail Accounts Used in Bomb Hoax Racket

Police Action Gujarat Police have uncovered a large network linked to fake Gmail accounts. Investigators found 513,847 Gmail IDs and passwords during the probe. Police arrested two people in connection with the network. The accounts were reportedly active from 2022. Investigators also found that some accounts were allegedly sold to other buyers. The case has […]

IMF IT Forensics Conference 2026 in Bonn, Germany

IMF 2026 IT Forensics Conference Begins in Germany

Event Begins The 15th International Conference on IT Security Incident Management and IT Forensics has started in Bonn, Germany. The event is held on September 15 and 16, 2026, at Fraunhofer FKIE. It gathers IT security and digital forensics experts and researchers. This conference focuses on problems related to security incidents and forensic investigations. Forensics […]

Sydney crime syndicate fraud investigation into fraudulent bank loans .

Sydney Crime Syndicate Accused of $600 Million Bank Fraud

Huge Fraud A crime group in Sydney is accused of cheating banks out of up to A$600 million. NSW Police said the group used fraudulent loan applications. The case is one of Australia’s largest financial crime investigations. Police said the group targeted banks and other financial institutions. It allegedly used stolen personal information to apply […]

Chennai Police investigate cyber fraud cases involving ₹24.54 crore

Chennai Police Arrest 10 in ₹24.54 Crore Cyber Fraud Cases

Major Arrests Chennai Police have arrested 10 people in six cyber-financial fraud cases. The cases involved a total loss of ₹24.54 crore. Police carried out the arrests across four states. The operation covered Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The arrests followed a detailed investigation into suspected financial fraud networks operating across state borders. Police […]

FIU-IND cracks down on 15 crypto platforms over money laundering rules

FIU-IND Blocks 15 Crypto Platforms Over Money Laundering Rules

Big Action India’s financial watchdog FIU-IND issued notices to 15 crypto platforms on September 9, 2026, in a major FIU-IND crypto crackdown. These platforms served Indian users without proper registration. The notices cited violations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Officials ordered the platforms’ apps and websites to be blocked in India. About FIU-IND […]