Gujarat HC Grants Bail to Duo Accused of Luring Indians into Myanmar Cybercrime
The Gujarat High Court’s decision to grant bail to two young men accused of facilitating the trafficking of Indians into cyber slavery in Myanmar highlights the legal complexities of attributing criminal intent in cross-border cybercrime cases. Background and Timeline:The case stems from an FIR registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Surat City, involving allegations […]
India-Cambodia Meeting on Cyber Slavery Farms in Indochina
Amid rising concerns over cyber slavery farms in Southeast Asia, Indian and Cambodian officials convened to strengthen cooperation against transnational cybercrime. The meeting reflects a growing recognition of the human trafficking and forced labor dimensions of cybercrime, particularly in scam centers operating in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. Background and Timeline:On January 6, 2026, a delegation […]
CBI Arrests Telecom Official Over Illegal SIM Sales
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as part of Operation Chakra-V, arrested an area sales manager of a major telecom service provider for facilitating the illegal sale of SIM cards used in cybercrimes. This case exposes critical vulnerabilities in telecom KYC processes and the role of insider collusion in enabling large-scale phishing and fraud operations. […]
Hyderabad Cybercrime Cops Recover Over ₹2 Crore, 43 Arrested
In December 2025, Hyderabad’s Cybercrime Police executed a sweeping crackdown on cyber fraud, recovering over ₹2 crore and arresting 43 suspects from across 15 states. This operation highlights the city’s proactive approach to combating multi-state cybercrime networks and the growing prevalence of investment and digital arrest scams. Background and Timeline:The operation was part of intensified […]
Surat Police Bust International Racket: Brother-Sister Duo Arrested
The Surat Cyber Cell’s recent operation has brought to light a sophisticated international cyber fraud network, culminating in the arrest of siblings Shraddha Gajbhie and Neelkanth Gajbhie. The case, involving a ₹69.8 lakh scam targeting a Surat-based engineer, exemplifies the growing threat of cross-border cybercrime with direct links to Cambodia and China. Background and Timeline:The […]
Ex-CBI Officer’s Wife Loses ₹2.58 Crore in Investment Scam
Background and Timeline Between December 24, 2025, and January 5, 2026, Urmila, wife of former CBI Joint Director and retired IPS officer VV Lakshmi Narayana, was defrauded of ₹2.58 crore in a sophisticated investment scam. The case was reported to Hyderabad’s cybercrime police after the victim realized the investment platform was a trap. Modus Operandi […]
Uttarkashi Youths Trafficked to Myanmar for Cyber Fraud
Background and Timeline In June 2025, two young men from Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, were lured with promises of overseas employment, only to be trafficked to Myanmar and forced to participate in cyber fraud operations. The ordeal came to light in January 2026, when one of the victims, Yashpal Bisht, filed a complaint with the state cybercrime […]
NRI Couple Digitally Arrested for 17 Days, Duped of ₹15 Crore
Background and Timeline Between December 24, 2025, and January 10, 2026, an elderly NRI doctor couple in Delhi—Dr. Om Taneja and Dr. Indira Taneja—were subjected to a prolonged “digital arrest” scam. Having returned to India after decades of service with the United Nations in the US, the couple became victims of a meticulously orchestrated cyber […]
GCSB Arrests 34 Cyber Crooks and Rescues 4-Year-Old Girl
Background and Timeline On January 8, 2026, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) conducted a statewide special operation, arresting 34 individuals involved in cybercrimes, including child sexual exploitative and abusive material (CSEAM) offences and cyber-enabled financial fraud. The operation was executed by 18 teams across Hyderabad and other districts, marking a significant escalation in the […]
Ahmedabad Honey-Trap Case Involving NCP Leader and ₹10 Crore Ransom
Background and Timeline In early January 2026, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch arrested two individuals—a local newspaper editor and a political functionary, Ashwin Laxmikant Chauhan, vice-president of the Gujarat Pradesh Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)—for allegedly honey-trapping a prominent builder and attempting to extort up to ₹10 crore. The case came to light after the builder […]