Delhi News Live Updates: Rain with thunderstorms likely in Capital today; IMD issues yellow alert
Delhi News Live Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the Capital city today, with a warning of possible thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph in the region. Delhi is also likely to witness generally cloudy skies with light rain or thunderstorm over the week, the IMD said. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 24.7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Delhi Police bust pan-India cybercrime syndicate: The Delhi Police Crime Branch has dismantled a sprawling, pan-India cybercrime syndicate allegedly involved in a range of illegal activities, including sextortion, banking fraud, and cyber scams, officials said on Tuesday. The criminal network operated across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, according to the police.
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United News of India
2 hours ago
- United News of India
Armed with court order, Assam police attach property of cyber criminals
Guwahati, June 6 (UNI) In a significant move, the Assam Police have attached the property of cyber criminal Shariful Islam worth over a crore rupees and sent a strong message to the cyber criminals that a similar fate awaits them. Armed with an order by the Morigaon sessions court, the district and police administration of Morigaon district attached the property of Islam, a known cyber criminal who had amassed property with over crores of rupees by duping people. Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime), of Morigaon Samiran Baishya said that the police, along with the district administration, have executed the order of the Morigaon sessions court to attach the property of Islam. "It is the first such incident in Assam where the court has issued an order to attach the property of cyber criminals," Baishya said, adding that Shariful is absconding but operations are on to nab him. "There were four cases registered against him. The Bharatiya Nyay Samhita (BNS) has the provision under Section 107 that the property of criminals can be attached," he said. It may be mentioned here that Morigaon in Assam has become the "Jamtara" of Assam, with most of the cyber crimes being done by the criminals in the district. Baishya said that the police are working to nail more cyber criminals in the district, and similar action will be taken against them also. Baishya, who has been investigating the cyber crimes in the district, said that police have arrested 265 cyber criminals in the last two years from Morigaon who had been duping people of their hard-earned money. Narrating on the modus operandi, he said that the criminals like Islam procured people's PAN card and made fake Aadhar card, which were later used to dupe people. According to police records, Islam had been operating 16 bank accounts opened under different names. "We found that while the names and address of the account owners were different the photograph he used of himself. We have records that he has done transactions worth crores of rupees from these accounts," he said adding that police are now investigating other cases of cyber crimes also. UNI ANP BD
Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Indian Express
TRAI is not calling: Scammers impersonating officials are fooling even the smartest
In a chilling case from Chandigarh, an elderly woman lost over Rs 2.5 crore to fraudsters who posed as officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). They accused her of links to criminal activity and claimed an FIR had been filed against her. The situation escalated when others – posing as CBI officers and even the Chief Justice of India – joined the call, and threatened that her number would be deactivated. Intimidated and confused, the woman ended up sharing her bank details, leading to massive losses. Chandigarh Police are investigating the case. TRAI is a body that regulates telecommunication services and conserves the interest of the aid providers and customers. Priyanka Kulkarni, manager, telecom, media and technology, growth advisory at Aranca, said, 'As telecom fraud evolves in India, TRAI impersonation scams have reached an 'industrial scale'. According to her, scammers combine advanced technology with psychological manipulation to deceive even the most vigilant consumers. 'These scams typically begin with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls from international or spoofed numbers (often starting with +65, +67, +670, +8, +85, or +977) leveraging India's low international call termination charges to flood users with convincing threats,' she said. Kulkarni shed light on how these scammers operate. They use Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems to deliver pre-recorded messages in Hindi or English, claiming to be TRAI officials and warning that the recipient's SIM card will be blocked or their number is linked to illegal activities like money laundering. 'Some calls even point to problems with (Know Your Customer) KYC verification or billing, demanding immediate resolution through sharing personal data,' she said. What makes these scams particularly convincing is their multi-layered approach, Kulkarni said. 'Scammers 'escalate' the situation and victims are transferred to 'officials' speaking in regional dialects to build trust, and are then shown fake government documents as proof. They're sometimes held in long video calls to prevent outside interference and pressured into making urgent payments or sharing data,' Kulkarni said. Shubham Singh, a cyber security expert, explained how the scam operates at multiple levels: 🎯Caller ID Spoofing: Fraudsters use technology to make it appear as if the call is coming from a government or TRAI-like number. 🎯Fake Warnings: Victims are told their SIM will be blocked due to illegal activity or non-verification. 🎯Fake Offers: Scammers offer benefits (like free upgrades or refunds) and ask for OTPs or personal data. 🎯Phishing Links: SMS containing malicious links that appear to be from official portals or apps. Fraudsters clone official websites, and victims are tricked into believing the sites are legitimate, leading them to share their credentials. 🎯Social Engineering: They manipulate victims emotionally, fear of losing mobile service to rush decisions. Priyanka said scammers target sensitive personal and financial data of the victims like Aadhaar numbers, PAN card numbers, bank account details, credit or debit card details, One-Time Passwords (OTPs), and other KYC (Know Your Customer) credentials. Financial theft: Scammers use stolen bank or card details to withdraw money directly or make unauthorised purchases in the victim's name. Identity theft: With access to Aadhaar, PAN, and bank information, fraudsters create fake identities to open accounts, apply for loans, or commit other crimes. SIM swapping: Using KYC data, scammers get a duplicate SIM issued to intercept OTPs and bypass two-factor authentication, gaining access to banking, email, and social media accounts. Continued extortion: Victims are blackmailed with fake legal threats like 'digital arrest' and are coerced into sending more money under pressure. Not every message that says it is from TRAI or your telecom provider is real and knowing the difference can save you from serious trouble. Start with the sender: Genuine messages always come from official, easily recognisable sender IDs, not from random mobile numbers or foreign codes. Watch the language: Scammers often try to create urgency and panic using phrases like 'your number will be disconnected today!' and fill messages with bad grammar or odd formatting. Real messages are clear, calm, and professional. Remember what real officials don't do: Neither TRAI nor your service provider will ever ask you for your Aadhaar, OTPs, or bank details over a call or text. If they do, it's a scam. Trust your instincts: If something feels off, too aggressive, too urgent, or just unusual, it probably is. Take a moment, verify before you act. Singh listed steps users should have in mind to stay safe from scams: 🎯Never share OTPs or banking details: No official will ever ask for your OTPs, PINs, or bank account info over a call. 🎯TRAI doesn't make personal calls: TRAI or telecom companies do not call users to verify numbers, ask for Aadhaar, or threaten disconnection. 🎯Don't click on strange links: If you get a suspicious link via SMS or WhatsApp, don't open it, it could lead to phishing or malware. 🎯Double-check from official sources: For any telecom-related notice or clarification, visit 🎯Use the TRAI DND app: Enable Do Not Disturb (DND) through the official app to reduce spam calls and messages. 🎯Install a caller ID app: Apps like Truecaller can help identify known scam numbers or shady callers before you answer. 🎯If you fall prey to such scams, report them via the Sanchar Saathi Portal. It is an official platform by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to help users detect and report telecom fraud. Visit: 🎯'Report a Cyber Fraud' to flag suspicious activity. 🎯'Report Suspected Mobile Connection' if someone else is using your identity. 🎯Check your mobile records: See how many SIM cards are issued in your name. 🎯Instantly request disconnection of any unauthorised numbers/ 'Regulatory vigilance alone isn't enough,' said Neehar Pathare, CEO of 63SATS Cybertech. He stressed the need for collaboration between regulators, service providers, cybersecurity experts, and users. 'We must authenticate sender IDs, adopt AI-driven fraud detection, and scale digital awareness,' he said. The Safe Side: As the world evolves, the digital landscape does too, bringing new opportunities—and new risks. Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, exploiting vulnerabilities to their advantage. In our special feature series, we delve into the latest cybercrime trends and provide practical tips to help you stay informed, secure, and vigilant online.
News18
7 hours ago
- News18
Netizens Can't Keep Calm Over Mallya's ‘Return To India' Buzz: ‘Covid, Pak War To This Podcast...'
Last Updated: Vijay Mallya hinted at the possibility of returning to India but only if he is promised a fair trial. Vijay Mallya is back in the spotlight. Recently, the 69-year-old appeared in a podcast where he opened up about his journey from the rise and fall of Kingfisher Airlines to becoming the owner of the IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He also addressed the financial allegations against him for the first time in years, hinted at the possibility of returning to India but only if he is promised a fair trial. 'If I am assured, absolutely I will. I will think about it seriously," Mallya said on the podcast hosted by YouTuber Raj Shamani. During the discussion, Mallya shared his concerns about India's legal system, especially around how people are treated while awaiting trial. 'There are other people the government of India is targeting for extradition from the UK… where the High Court of Appeal has found Indian detention conditions violative of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)," he said. Referring to what he sees as prolonged detention without due process, he said, 'They just lock you up and throw away the key." The interview, which is over four hours long, has triggered a wave of reactions online. Some were impressed with how open Mallya was, while others questioned the sudden buzz around him. One user commented, 'Raj Shamani's pod with Vijay Mallya is top notch. Like a cinema. Full of emotions, arguments and counter-arguments… Also, my prejudices about Raj Shamani cluttered a lot." Another said, 'So my generation has now seen demonetisation, Covid, lockdown, India-Pak war, RCB winning the IPL, Covid coming back and Vijay Mallya on a podcast." Which is the PR agency that is employed by Vijay Mallya ? Suddenly since a week there is so much content around him on this app.— Vipul (@Sporty_Baba) June 6, 2025 'Everyone is making a comeback in 2025, including even Vijay Mallya," a person remarked while another added, 'Vijay Mallya on Raj Shamani was not on my 2025 list. 4 hours long." So my generation has now seen demonetisation, covid, lockdown, India-Pak war, rcb winning the ipl, covid coming back and Vijay Mallya on a podcast Raj Shamani's pod with Vijay Mallya is top notch. Like a cinema. Full of emotions, arguments and counter arguments. Let the audience decide about a complex and controversial figure. Also, my prejudices about Raj Shamani cluttered a lot. — Satya (@heypinoc) June 6, 2025 'Vijay Mallya has done a podcast. First time he's facing any media since leaving India. Four hours eighteen minutes podcast. WHAT THE HELL I think man has opened up and spoke everything that he felt was unsafe to speak so far," an individual said. is it worthy of watching Vijay Mallya Podcast??— Ayush Singh (@imabhinashS) June 6, 2025 In the podcast, Mallya also addressed the label of 'fugitive." 'You may call me a fugitive for not returning to India after March, but I didn't run away. I flew on a prescheduled visit. Fair enough, I didn't return for reasons I consider valid," he said. He also spoke about the financial allegations against him and questioned the way he's been portrayed, 'Where is the 'chor' (thief) coming from? Where is the 'chori' (theft)?" Mallya left India in March 2016 after the collapse of Kingfisher Airlines. The airline's failure left several Indian banks with unpaid loans worth over Rs 9,000 crore. Since then, he has been living in UK and fighting extradition while Indian authorities continue efforts to bring him back to face charges of financial fraud and money laundering. First Published: June 06, 2025, 13:25 IST
