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New Indian Express
03-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Operation Hydra: TN police arrest seven cyber criminals in nationwide hunt
CHENNAI: In a nationwide operation called Operation Hydra, the Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu Police has arrested seven cyber criminals across multiple states, including Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Assam and Delhi. The accused were allegedly involved in highly organised cyber fraud networks ranging from matrimonial investment scams to phishing and fake scholarship rackets, police said. M Daoud (21) and M Vaseem (34) from Jaspur, Uttarakhand, were arrested on last Wednesday for their alleged role in matrimonial and investment scams. The accused allegedly lured the victims through fake profiles and coaxed them into transferring large sums of money on the promise of high investment returns. The duo managed mule bank accounts to channel the proceeds of crime, a release said. Three more men were arrested in the weekend in connection with a phishing scam, where a victim was tricked via fake KYC update. The victim allegedly lost Rs 4,05,100 in the transaction. Police arrested Pankaj Kumar (40) from Jharkhand on Friday, Hiteswar Biswas (30) from Hojai, Assam, on Saturday, and Nihar Ranjan Nath (51) from Nagaon, Assam, on Sunday. In an alleged scholarship scam targeting students, police arrested Preeti Nicholas (30) and Meshach (19) from Delhi on Sunday. A total of 35 bank accounts, six mobile numbers, and two phones have been seized. All suspects are in custody and further investigation is under way.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- The Hindu
T.N. cyber crime wing arrests seven persons for matrimonial, phishing and scholarship scams
In a pan-India operation, the Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police arrested seven persons allegedly involved in organised cyber fraud activities, including matrimonial fraud, phishing scams, and a scholarship scam. Under 'Operation Hydra,' the officers of the wing were deployed across various States, including Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Assam, and Delhi. According to the police, Mohd Daoud, 21, and Mohd Vaseem, 34, both from Jaspur, Uttarakhand, were part of a fake matrimonial profile fraud. The victims were lured through fraudulent profiles and investment schemes promising high returns. Both suspects allegedly played a direct role in facilitating mule bank accounts used to launder the proceeds of the scams. In another case, a fraudster impersonated an ICICI Bank customer care executive, asking the victim to download an APK file via WhatsApp for a supposed KYC update. This gave the scammer access to sensitive data, including PAN and debit card details. The accused then initiated a fraudulent personal loan transaction and siphoned off a total of ₹4,05,100 from the victim's account. A special team arrested Pankaj Kumar, 40, from Jharkhand, Hiteswar Biswas alias Hitu, 30, from Hojai, Assam, and Nihar Ranjan Nath, 51, from Nagaon, Assam in connection with the case. The police said they were part of a wider syndicate involved in fraudulent digital lending transactions and managing mule accounts. In another case, students were targeted with the promise of government financial aid for education. The fraudsters collected personal details and small payments as 'processing fees' before disappearing. This case was registered by the Thanjavur Cyber Crime police station, and the investigation led to the arrest of the main accused, Preeti Nicholas, 30, and Meshach,19), both from Northeast Delhi. The police said nine persons had been arrested from Delhi in the past two months in connection with the scholarship scam. They were found to be involved in collecting student data and creating forged digital documents to support the fraudulent scheme.
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Business Standard
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Anna University assault case: Convict gets 30 years in jail, fined ₹90k
The Chennai Mahila Court on Monday sentenced the convict in the Anna University sexual assault case to life imprisonment for at least 30 years and imposed a fine of ₹90,000, reported LiveLaw. The court had earlier found him guilty on all 11 charges levelled against him, based on substantial documentary and forensic evidence. Justice Rajalakshmi, who presided over the case, had reserved the sentencing for June 2 after holding that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The government counsel later confirmed that the prosecution successfully established all charges, including those under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the Information Technology Act, and the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Women Harassment Act. The case dates back to December 23, 2024, when a woman student from Anna University lodged a complaint with the All Women Police Station in Kotturpuram, Chennai. According to the complaint, A Gnanasekaran, a biryani vendor from Kottur, threatened her and her male friend before sexually assaulting her in a secluded area on the university premises. Police reports indicated that Gnanasekaran recorded a video of the incident and used it to blackmail the woman and her friend. He was later arrested by the Greater Chennai Police and remanded to judicial custody. FIR leak Following the initial investigation, the FIR was downloaded from the CCTNS website of the Tamil Nadu Police and widely circulated by certain sections of the media, sparking public outrage. The Madras High Court then transferred the investigation to a Special Investigation Team (SIT), which also probed the FIR leak. The SIT filed a chargesheet in February, after which the case was transferred to the Mahila Court. Throughout the trial, the prosecution sought maximum punishment, arguing that the case had been proven beyond reasonable doubt. The court concurred, stating that the documentary and forensic evidence provided by the prosecution was sufficient to establish Gnanasekaran's guilt. Political row over DMK allegations The case also ignited a political controversy after photographs of Gnanasekaran with functionaries of the ruling DMK surfaced online. While BJP leader K Annamalai alleged that Gnanasekaran was a DMK student wing office-bearer, Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathi denied the claim, asserting, 'He is not a party office-bearer.' Chief Minister MK Stalin addressed the matter in the Legislative Assembly, stating, 'I assure you that the one arrested in the Chennai student case is not a member of DMK. He is a DMK sympathiser, we don't deny it.' Gnanasekaran had earlier filed a petition seeking discharge from the case, citing lack of evidence and claiming that his arrest was based on suspicion. The Tamil Nadu Police opposed this plea, and the court heard arguments from both sides before dismissing the petition.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Tamil Nadu intensifies tobacco ban near schools, seizes 4.1 lakh kg, imposes INR 39 cr in fines
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has stepped up enforcement against the sale and distribution of tobacco products near schools and colleges, as part of its ongoing public health efforts. In an official release, the government said it had instructed the Tamil Nadu Police, Food Safety Department, and local bodies to undertake focused enforcement drives to ensure strict adherence to anti-tobacco laws in areas surrounding educational institutions. To facilitate these efforts, 391 joint inspection teams -- comprising officials from the Police, Food Safety and Standards Department, and the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department -- have been formed to conduct routine checks near schools and colleges across the state. The manufacture, storage, transport, distribution, and sale of oral tobacco products such as gutkha, pan masala, Cool Lip, and other forms of chewable tobacco remain banned in Tamil Nadu under a Government Order issued under Section 30(2)(a) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The state has been running an extensive enforcement campaign since November 2023. According to the government, the Food Safety Department has inspected over 5.2 lakh shops and transport vehicles during this period. Of these, 13,642 shops were found selling prohibited tobacco products. Authorities have seized 1.8 lakh kilograms of banned tobacco, including 5,258 kg of the product Cool Lip. A total fine of Rs 39.14 crore has been imposed on violators by the Food Safety and Standards Department. In a parallel effort, the Tamil Nadu Police have registered 43,167 cases and confiscated over 4.1 lakh kg of banned tobacco items. Reaffirming its stance, the government said: "The Tamil Nadu government reiterates its unwavering commitment to protecting public health, particularly children and young adults. On this World No Tobacco Day, the state calls on all citizens to support and cooperate with these enforcement efforts and to work towards a tobacco-free environment around educational institutions." The initiative underscores the state's continued focus on reducing tobacco use and ensuring a safe and healthy atmosphere for students and youth. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
TN govt intensifies crackdown on tobacco sales near educational institutions
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has stepped up enforcement against the sale and distribution of tobacco products near schools and colleges, as part of its ongoing public health efforts. In an official release, the government said it had instructed the Tamil Nadu Police, Food Safety Department, and local bodies to undertake focused enforcement drives to ensure strict adherence to anti-tobacco laws in areas surrounding educational institutions. To facilitate these efforts, 391 joint inspection teams -- comprising officials from the Police, Food Safety and Standards Department, and the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department -- have been formed to conduct routine checks near schools and colleges across the state. The manufacture, storage, transport, distribution, and sale of oral tobacco products such as gutkha, pan masala, Cool Lip, and other forms of chewable tobacco remain banned in Tamil Nadu under a Government Order issued under Section 30(2)(a) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The state has been running an extensive enforcement campaign since November 2023. According to the government, the Food Safety Department has inspected over 5.2 lakh shops and transport vehicles during this period. Of these, 13,642 shops were found selling prohibited tobacco products. Authorities have seized 1.8 lakh kilograms of banned tobacco, including 5,258 kg of the product Cool Lip. A total fine of Rs 39.14 crore has been imposed on violators by the Food Safety and Standards Department. In a parallel effort, the Tamil Nadu Police have registered 43,167 cases and confiscated over 4.1 lakh kg of banned tobacco items. Reaffirming its stance, the government said: 'The Tamil Nadu government reiterates its unwavering commitment to protecting public health, particularly children and young adults. On this World No Tobacco Day, the state calls on all citizens to support and cooperate with these enforcement efforts and to work towards a tobacco-free environment around educational institutions.' The initiative underscores the state's continued focus on reducing tobacco use and ensuring a safe and healthy atmosphere for students and youth. Tamil Nadu, tobacco ban, educational institutions, public health, enforcement drives, World No Tobacco Day
