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    Investigation Launched Over ₹1 Crore Treasury Theft in Pilibhit

    Pilibhit (UP), February 13 An employee of a government-run college in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly embezzled ₹1.01 crore from the state treasury by creating fake invoices and transferring the funds to his wife's bank account, officials said.The fraud came to light after Bank of Baroda...
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    RBI Impersonation Scam: Tamil Nadu Police Foil Rs 5.65 Crore Fraud

    Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), February 13 The CB-CID of the Tamil Nadu police has busted an inter-state iridium scam network by arresting six individuals who were allegedly impersonating RBI officials and defrauding victims to the tune of Rs 5.65 crore, police said on Friday.The gang reportedly...
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    Thane Police Arrest Four in Rs 10 Lakh Senior Citizen Fraud

    Thane, February 13 Four individuals have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a 67-year-old resident of Mumbai out of nearly Rs 10 lakh by exploiting his fears related to black magic and ghosts, Thane police said on Friday.The accused, Shivling Ingle, Rohit Shinde, Brahmdat Ingle, and...
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    Ballia Resident Falls Victim to Online Trading Scam

    Ballia (UP), February 13 A case has been registered in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh after a man was allegedly cheated of Rs 63 lakh under the pretense of high returns through a fake online trading application, police said on Friday.According to police, an FIR was lodged on Thursday at the...
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    Poisoned Sweets and Promises of Riches: Investigation into Delhi Killing

    New Delhi, February 12 The 72-year-old occultist, who was arrested for allegedly killing three people with poisoned sweets in outer Delhi's Peeragarhi, purportedly for wealth generation through tantric rituals, has shown "no signs of remorse" during interrogation, a police officer said on...
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    Kochi Man Loses ₹1.5 Million in Fake Europe Tour Scam

    Kochi, February 12 Police arrested a group on Thursday, allegedly for defrauding a man by claiming he had won lucrative prizes and special offers related to a recent car purchase, officials said.Those arrested include Mohammed Saad Saifi (23), Gagan Khurana (22), Rahul Kumar (28), and Ravi...
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    BJP Accuses Firm of Deceiving Thousands in Chennai Real Estate

    Chennai, February 12 Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy alleged on Thursday that a private construction firm had cheated approximately 10,000 people for around Rs 2,500 crore in a massive real estate fraud involving temple land in Korattur, Chennai.In a post on X...
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    Police Investigate Aadhaar Card Scheme Scam

    Berhampur (Odisha), February 11 The Odisha Police on Wednesday arrested a 40-year-old resident of Andhra Pradesh for allegedly defrauding a Hyderabad-based company operating in the Ganjam district, amounting to Rs 46 lakh, in the production of Aadhaar cards.The accused, identified as...
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    Online Scam Leads to Arrest in Kolkata PG Case

    Kolkata, February 11 A college student was arrested in Bhubaneswar on charges of defrauding the son of the Director (Security) and former Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma of Rs 30,000 in an online paying guest (PG) accommodation scam, an officer said on Wednesday.The student was brought...
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    Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: Two Men Arrested in Rs 38 Lakh Scam

    New Delhi, February 11 The Delhi Police have arrested two men involved in an organized cyber fraud racket involving fraudulent SIM card porting and unauthorized access to banking applications, an official said on Wednesday.The police said the arrests were made in connection with an online...
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    Online Matrimonial Scam Rings Exposed in Karnataka

    Mangaluru (Karnataka), February 10 A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding women through online matrimonial platforms by promising marriage and collecting money before disappearing, police said on Tuesday.The accused, identified as Sushanth Poojary alias Sushanth Ankush...
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    Social Media Investment Scam Targets Judicial Officer

    Hamirpur (HP), Feb 10 Police on Tuesday registered a case of cheating against unknown individuals after a judge here was allegedly defrauded of Rs 6 lakh under the guise of doubling the amount, an official said.The case came to light after the victim did not receive the promised profits...
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    Police Investigate ₹82 Lakh Fraud Linked to WhatsApp Group

    Thane, February 10 A 62-year-old man from Thane city in Maharashtra has allegedly been defrauded of ₹82.13 lakh in an investment scam after being promised high returns, police said on Tuesday.The victim came across a Facebook advertisement on September 26, 2025, promising high returns on stock...
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    Cybercriminals Target Woman with False Payment Threat

    Mumbai, February 9 A woman was defrauded of Rs 6.5 lakh by online fraudsters who claimed that her gas supply would be disconnected due to non-payment of bills, a Mumbai police official said on Monday. The 50-year-old victim from Govandi received a text message last week asking her to contact an...
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    Delhi Police Investigate Property and College Admission Fraud Ring

    New Delhi, February 9 Two men have been arrested for allegedly defrauding several people by promising them property deals and admissions in prestigious colleges in northwest Delhi, police said on Monday.The accused, identified as Kumar Gourav alias Rahul (34) and Pranav Sharma (29), allegedly...
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    Financial Literacy Campaign Launched in Odisha to Protect Vulnerable Families

    Bhubaneswar, February 9 Odisha's finance department principal secretary, Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra, on Monday urged bankers to make efforts to increase financial literacy among poor and rural people to protect them from financial fraudsters.Mishra made the remarks while speaking at an event...
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    Government Steps Up Cybercrime Response with New Inter-Agency Initiatives

    New Delhi, February 9 In an effort to combat the rising menace of "digital arrests," the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Supreme Court that it has established a high-level inter-departmental committee (IDC) to eliminate systemic gaps and ensure real-time protection for victims of...
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    Victims Demand Swift Action in Maharashtra Investment Fraud

    Thane, February 9 Hundreds of victims of a ₹1,200 crore investment scam staged a protest outside the police commissioner's office in Thane district, Maharashtra, demanding a swift investigation into the case and the return of the money they were defrauded of.The Economic Offences Wing (EOW)...
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