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Kirti Kulhari targeted by cyber criminals, ₹2.44 lakh stolen through unauthorised card transactions

Kirti Kulhari targeted by cyber criminals, ₹2.44 lakh stolen through unauthorised card transactions

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Cyber scams continue to hit people in the country, including celebrities. Bollywood actor Kirti Kulhari was recently a victim of what is allegedly a credit card scam. Cyber criminals allegedly used her credit card details to conduct unauthorised transactions abroad worth ₹2.44 lakh. Upon lodging a complaint, Amboli police in Mumbai have lodged a case against unknown persons. Kirti Kulhari duped in cyber scam, fraudsters siphon off ₹2.44 lakh through credit card. Kirti Kulhari’s credit card allegedly misused for foreign transactions According to ABP News, Police said that the incident happened on the night of July 24 when the 43-year-old actor, who stays on Yari Road, Versova, went out to watch a movie at a multiplex in Andheri West. During her journey to the cinemas, she got an alert from her bank about a foreign currency transaction on her account. The alert mentioned that a transfer of US$2,525 was done to the Aeromexico Airlines through her credit card. Kirti was shocked and quickly informed her bank’s customer care regarding the same. After checking her account …

Mumbai man held by CBI for trafficking Indians to Myanmar cyber fraud centres| India News

Mumbai man held by CBI for trafficking Indians to Myanmar cyber fraud centres| India News

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Mumbai-based man alleged to be a key kingpin in trafficking Indian nationals to cyber fraud compounds in Myanmar, the agency said on Thursday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Mumbai-based man alleged to be a key kingpin in trafficking Indian nationals to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar (Representative photo) According to a statement issued by the agency, Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan alias Krish had emerged as one of the main facilitators and kingpins in the trafficking network, playing a crucial role in the illegal transportation and exploitation of victims in Southeast Asia. “CBI has arrested Krish for his alleged involvement as a key kingpin in trafficking unsuspecting Indian citizens to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar, particularly in the Myawaddy region (notably KK Park),” the statement read. Regarding the modus operandi of the gang, the agency said, “Investigations have revealed the existence of organised transnational criminal syndicates that lure victims on the pretext of lucrative job opportunities in Thailand. The victims are initially transported from …

Puducherry Engineering Campus Turns Hub For 90-Crore Cyber Scam; Seven Arrested | India News

Puducherry Engineering Campus Turns Hub For 90-Crore Cyber Scam; Seven Arrested | India News

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Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 07:46 IST During searches, police recovered Rs 5 lakh in cash, 171 cheque books, 75 ATM cards, 20 mobile phones, laptops, computers, several passbooks, credit cards and a Hyundai Verna car. AI-generated image used for representation A routine investigation by Puducherry’s Cyber Crime Police has uncovered a major cyber-fraud being operated by engineering college students. The probe has revealed that a group of students helped cybercriminals move large sums of money by selling access to bank accounts belonging to friends and classmates. The incident came to light after two students — Dinesh and Jayapratap — approached the police when their bank accounts were unexpectedly frozen. They told the officers that they had shared their account details with their friend Harish, who later emerged as one of the key accused. Police soon learnt that Harish had collected more than 20 bank accounts from students and people outside the campus. These were turned into “mule accounts” to route scam money, with investigators estimating that at least Rs 7 crore passed through them. Seven …

Delhi Police busts fake govt job racket; kingpin from Hyderabad arrested | Latest News India

Delhi Police busts fake govt job racket; kingpin from Hyderabad arrested | Latest News India

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New Delhi, Delhi Police has busted a fake government job recruitment racket and arrested two men, including its kingpin, officials said on Monday. Delhi Police busts fake govt job racket; kingpin from Hyderabad arrested The main accused, identified as Rashid Choudhury, a native of Hyderabad, allegedly ran a cyber scam by using the name “National Rural Development and Recreation Mission ” to falsely present it as a government body under the Ministry of Rural Development, police said. “The matter came to light following a complaint from the Ministry of Rural Development on March 22, reporting fake recruitment advertisements on two different fake websites featuring images of Union ministers and top officials to mislead job seekers. “The scam involved collecting registration fees ranging from ₹299 to ₹399 from applicants,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Devesh Kumar Mahla said at a press briefing. He said that an FIR was registered and further investigation was taken up. During the investigation, a QR code embedded in the fraudulent websites was traced to a bank account in Assam. The money was …

Mumbai woman loses ₹20.25 crore in digital arrest scam linked to Aadhaar misuse threat | Latest News India

Mumbai woman loses ₹20.25 crore in digital arrest scam linked to Aadhaar misuse threat | Latest News India

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Mar 17, 2025 02:10 PM IST The report stated that between December 26 of last year and March 3, the scammers managed to dupe the victim of ₹20.25 crore. An 86-year-old woman in Mumbai became yet another victim of cyber fraud and a digital arrest scam, losing over ₹20 crore after getting a call about misuse of her Aadhaar card. Throughout the whole period that the scam went on, the scammers instructed the victim to remain under “digital arrest.” (Representative Image) According to a report by Indian Express, the fraudsters called the victim posing as police officials. They convinced her that her Aadhaar card was being misused for illegal activities and forced her to transfer money to several bank accounts to settle the case. The report stated that between December 26 of last year and March 3, the scammers managed to dupe the victim of ₹20.25 crore. Also read: Delhi Police arrests four men for ₹44.50 lakh ‘digital arrest’ fraud A call that started the scam worth Rs. 20.25 crore In the initial call that …