Tonk Cyber Bust: Two Arrested for ₹12 Crore Racket Spanning 22 States
Background and Timeline: The District Special Team (DST) of Tonk police in Rajasthan executed a high-priority enforcement action on Friday, January 30, 2026. The operation targeted a highly prolific duo that had been evading detection by frequently rotating their locations across state borders. This breakthrough follows a weeks-long surveillance effort into a series of “link-based” frauds […]
Operation CyHawk: Delhi Police Arrest 42 for ₹254 Crore Interstate Cyber Fraud
Background and Timeline: The Delhi Police achieved a massive investigative milestone on Saturday, January 31, 2026, following a month-long special drive titled “Operation CyHawk.” The operation focused on dismantling high-velocity fraud modules that have been targeting residents across the National Capital Region. This coordinated strike involved simultaneous raids across multiple hotspots in Southwest Delhi, addressing a […]
Wingo App Blocked: MHA Busts Massive ‘Telecom Mule’ SMS Fraud Network
Background and Timeline: The Union Home Ministry and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) executed a major technical blockade against the “Wingo” application on Friday, January 30, 2026. The action was taken after a surge in complaints linked to an organized SMS-based fraud network that had expanded its footprint across multiple Indian states. This operation […]
Ahmedabad Cyber Scam: ‘Accident Alert’ Images Draining Kheda Farmers’ Accounts
Background and Timeline: Cybercrooks in Ahmedabad have introduced a high-pressure “accident alert” theme to target rural and semi-urban populations in late January 2026. A specific case in Kheda district involved a farmer receiving a panic-inducing call on Saturday, January 31, claiming a close relative was involved in a life-threatening mishap. This tactic deliberately exploits immediate emotional […]