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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Woman loses Rs 14L in ‘digital arrest' scam in Noida
Noida: A woman allegedly lost over Rs 14 lakh to cybercriminals who placed her under "digital arrest". Nidhi from Sector 50 filed a complaint with Cyber Crime police on Monday, detailing a harrowing experience that began with a phone call from an international number in Jan. In the complaint, she claimed to have received a call from someone claiming to be Ankit Kumar from the telecom department. The scammer threatened her with disconnection, claiming her phone number was linked to 17 FIRs. "Initially, I was confused because the number they mentioned wasn't mine," Nidhi said. "But they insisted it was registered in my name and offered to help me file a complaint." The caller then pretended to transfer her call to a police constable at Mumbai's Andheri police station, who confirmed the bogus claims. The fake constable assured Nidhi that he would connect her to the appropriate department. Nidhi was then contacted via video call by a man identifying himself as Pradip Sawant. He showed his face briefly before turning the camera off, claiming he was "recording her statement." During the call, she heard sirens in the background, and another voice announced that she was now "under digital arrest". According to Nidhi, the scammers began interrogating her, asking personal questions and accusing her of drug use and links to money laundering. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vuela a Madrid y Tenerife. Plus Ultra Compra ahora Undo "It felt like torture. They scolded and threatened me constantly," she told police. The scammers falsely claimed her name was involved in a money laundering case connected to Naresh Goyal, the founder of Jet Airways. Under pressure and still on a live video call with the scammers, Nidhi was coerced into transferring more than Rs 14 lakh from her bank account. "They told me I was doing something good for the country," she said, recounting how they shifted tone after receiving the money. Still under the scammers' control, Nidhi remained on video call until her mother noticed her distressed behaviour and intervened. It was only then that she realised she had been cheated. A complaint was initially filed on the national cyber crime reporting portal, but the family alleged no action was taken until now. Following a review of the complaint, an FIR was registered under sections 308(2) (extortion), 319(2) (cheating by personation), 318(4) (cheating), 336(4), 338, and 340 (all related to forgery) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and sections 66 and 66D of the Information Technology Act.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
2 siblings charred to death in hut fire
Patna: Two siblings were charred to death after a fire broke out in their hut while they were asleep in Bhagwanpur Chaksekhu village under the Dalsinghsarai police station area in Samastipur district on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The blaze, suspected to have been caused by an electrical short-circuit, also destroyed all household belongings, including clothes and essential items. The victims were identified as Ankit Kumar (3) and Preeti Kumari (5), son and daughter of one Shambhu Manjhi. Both children were staying at their maternal grandparents' home at the time of the incident. Upon receiving information, police from Dalsinghsarai reached the spot and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. "All family members had gone out to work in the village. The children were sleeping alone when the incident occurred. By the time neighbours gathered, both children were already engulfed in flames. The fire brigade was called and the blaze was eventually doused. The children's bodies were recovered thereafter," said Dalsinghsarai inspector Pinki Prasad. Prasad added that fire department officials are investigating the actual cause of the fire. Meanwhile, the district administration has provided immediate financial assistance of Rs 26,000 under the Kabir Antyeshti Yojana and family benefit scheme. Further compensation will be issued following the completion of the investigation, said an official.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
CBI names nine SIM card dealers from UP in cyber fraud case
1 2 Lucknow: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) named nine SIM card dealers from UP in a case involving fraudulent activation of over 1,100 ghost SIM cards . Many of these cards were later used in cyber frauds across India and abroad. The accused dealers hail from six UP districts are among 39 point-of-sale (PoS) operators under investigation. The nine named in the FIR are: Deepak Mahaur from Agra, Ankit Kumar and Banshi Dhar of Hardoi, Rajeev Sagar, Mukesh Kumar and Dhara Singh Hathras, Satyam Tiwari of Kannauj, Manoj Kumar Verma of Lucknow and Ashish from Unnao. The CBI said that the accused allegedly manipulated the e-KYC process by falsely claiming failed authentication during activation and then using the customer's documents to issue a second — unrequested — SIM card without their knowledge. These "ghost SIMs" were sold to cybercriminals, who used them for illicit activities, including UPI frauds, digital arrest scams, fake advertisements and even espionage. Many of the SIMs were later traced to users in South East Asian countries. The CBI initiated its investigation following a special report dated Apr 11, which was based on findings by the ministry of home affairs and the department of telecommunications. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like When Knee Pain Hits, Start Eating These Foods, and Feel Your Pain Go Away (It's Genius) Read More Undo Over 2,200 complaints were filed on the national cybercrime reporting portal in connection with these ghost SIMs. Analysis revealed 64,223 mobile numbers under suspicion, with many in roaming status outside India. Data analysis identified 1,930 PoS agents across the country potentially involved in selling over 64,000 fake SIM cards. Among them, 84 PoS outlets had more than 10 complaints each. Of these, only 39 were still operational at the time of verification. The CBI found that in some cases, SIM card agents even went door-to-door to issue fraudulent SIMs. At least 1,100 SIMs issued by these 39 outlets were directly linked to ongoing cybercrimes, resulting in over 2,200 verified complaints. The investigation also hinted at possible collusion from unidentified telecom service provider executives, raising concerns about systemic lapses in SIM issuance procedures. Based on the evidence, the CBI registered an FIR against the nine UP-based dealers along with 30 others from other states, unknown telecom executives and other unidentified individuals. Dealers from West Bengal, Maharashtra, Bihar, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are also under scrutiny. The case is part of a larger nationwide probe launched by the ministry of home affairs in 2024 to combat the growing threat of SIM-enabled cybercrime.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
3 held for posting fake videos about terror attack in UP
Representative photo NEW DELHI: Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have filed cases against three people for posting fake videos about a terrorist attack in the district on social media platforms, causing fear among residents, according to Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi on Monday. The media cell in Shahjahanpur discovered videos on Instagram and Facebook with the text "terror attack in Shahjahanpur" accompanied by sounds of gunfire, which spread panic in the area. A case was registered on Sunday at the Cyber Crime police station against Instagram account holder Ankit Kumar. Another case was filed at Kotwali police station against Parvinder, along with a separate case against an unidentified person. Operation Sindoor India-Pak tensions: All eyes on DGMO talks today Before & after: Satellite pics show Op Sindoor's impact on Pak air bases, terror camps 'Shameful': Support pours in for foreign secretary Misri as trolls target his family "Our team is constantly monitoring social media," said SP Dwivedi, while urging people not to spread fake rumors or post misleading content on social media platforms. "Strict action will be taken against those who post fake posts," the SP added. The police are actively working to prevent the spread of misinformation through social media channels in the district.
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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Business Standard
Gurugram bans drones, kites, fireworks till July citing security risks
Citing security concerns for the general public, the district magistrate's office of Gurugram on Friday issued a notification prohibiting the use of drones, Chinese microlights, hot air balloons, kites, and firecrackers, among other items. According to the notification, the order will remain in force from midnight on Friday (9 May) until 7 July 2025. It was signed by Ajay Kumar, the district magistrate of Gurugram. 'Whereas, keeping in view the present scenario arising from the Pahalgam attack on 22-04-2025 in Jammu and Kashmir and security aspects of the general public, there is an imminent threat of the use of explosive substances, drones, microlight aircraft, gliders/power gliders, hot air balloons, kite flying, and Chinese microlights by anti-social elements and terrorist organisations in District Gurugram,' the notification stated. It also prohibited the use of fireworks and firecrackers during any celebration, adding that they can create panic among the general public. The administration said that the step has been taken to prevent public unrest and maintain law and order. It warned that violations of the order may result in legal action. 'Any breach of this order would invite action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and other relevant provisions of law,' the notification said. The development is likely to impact operations of companies such as Skye Air, which is currently conducting package deliveries via drones in the region. In an earlier interaction, Ankit Kumar, chief executive officer of Skye Air, said the company is serving 70 residential societies across 28 pin codes in Gurugram.
