RAMP Forum Seized: FBI Shutdown Major Russian Cybercrime Marketplace
Background and Timeline: The global threat landscape shifted significantly on Thursday, January 29, 2026, as one of the dark web’s most active cybercrime hubs was taken offline. The websites associated with the RAMP cybercrime forum suddenly went dark, replaced by a formal declaration of seizure. RAMP had emerged as a critical meeting ground for Russian-speaking ransomware syndicates and […]
US $400 Million Crypto Forfeiture: Helix Darknet Mixer Operator Sentenced
Background and Timeline: The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) achieved a historic milestone in financial policing on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The government obtained legal title over more than $400 million in seized cryptocurrencies, real estate, and monetary assets tied to the operation of the darknet mixing service, Helix. This final order of forfeiture follows the […]
Chandigarh Cyber Bust: Two Arrested for Fake Traffic Challan Phishing Racket
Background and Timeline: The Cyber Crime Police of Chandigarh achieved a breakthrough on Friday, January 30, 2026, by dismantling a localized phishing ring. The investigation was triggered on January 13 after the Deputy Superintendent of Police (Traffic) received a highly suspicious SMS on his own device. This high-priority probe focused on a nationwide wave of fake traffic violation […]
Nagpur ATM Fraud Bust: Mumbai-Based Card Racket Dismantled by Crime Branch
Background and Timeline: The Nagpur Crime Branch anti-gold chain theft squad, in collaboration with the Cyber Cell, dismantled a professionalized ATM card fraud gang on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The breakthrough followed an investigation into a case registered at the Beltarodi police station involving a construction contractor. The incident took place on December 19 last year at […]
Navi Mumbai Cyber Bust: 4 Held for ₹4.5 Crore Gold and Forex Trading Fraud
Background and Timeline: The Navi Mumbai Cyber Police registered two significant online investment fraud cases in late January 2026, leading to a coordinated enforcement drive. The investigation followed complaints from multiple victims who were duped throughout late 2025 by promises of high financial returns. On January 28 and January 30, a special investigation team successfully arrested four suspects […]
Bhubaneswar Stock Scam Bust: 3 Arrested for ₹94 Lakh Online Trading Fraud
Background and Timeline: The Cyber Police Station in Bhubaneswar announced the arrest of three individuals on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in connection with an organized investment racket. The investigation originated from a complaint filed on December 5, 2025, by a victim who realized his massive “trading profits” were entirely fictitious. This breakthrough follows a detailed audit […]
Nagpur Digital Arrest Bust: Jaipur Operative Held for ₹78 Lakh Airline Scam
Background and Timeline: The Nagpur Cyber Police Station achieved a breakthrough on Thursday, January 29, 2026, by arresting a 49-year-old operative linked to a massive extortion racket. The operation was initiated following a technical investigation into a high-value “digital arrest” complaint where the victim was terrified into transferring his life savings. A special team was dispatched to Jaipur, […]
Delhi Cyber Bust: Nigerian Kingpin Held for International Gift Parcel Scam
Background and Timeline: The Delhi Police Cyber Cell (North District) dismantled a high-profile international social engineering syndicate on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The investigation was triggered by a formal complaint from a 40-year-old woman in Burari who lost over ₹4 lakh in a “gift parcel” ruse that began in April 2025. After months of technical surveillance and digital […]