Multi-Crore Cyber Fraud Exposed in Garhwa; Links to Tamil Nadu and Delhi
Background and Timeline In January 2026, authorities in Garhwa district, Jharkhand, uncovered a multi-crore cyber fraud operation with suspected links to organized networks in Tamil Nadu and Delhi. The investigation began after banks reported unusual cash withdrawals and flagged several customer service point (CSP) accounts for suspicious activity. Modus Operandi The fraudsters exploited gaps in […]
APCID Rescue of 22 Youths from Myanmar Cybercrime Compound
Background and Timeline In January 2026, the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (APCID), in collaboration with central agencies, rescued 22 Indian youths trapped in a cybercrime compound in Myawaddy, Myanmar. The operation was part of a broader effort to combat the trafficking of Indian nationals into Southeast Asian scam hubs, a trend that has escalated […]
Rourkela Mule Account Racket Involving CUB Employee
Background and Timeline On 13 January 2026, Rourkela police in Odisha arrested seven individuals, including Bipin Kumar Shaw, a relationship manager at City Union Bank (CUB), for their roles in a mule account racket. The arrests followed a months-long investigation into suspicious banking activities linked to cyber frauds across India. Modus Operandi The syndicate exploited […]
Delhi Police Inter-State Cybercrime Syndicate (₹4.7 Lakh Seized)
Background and Timeline In early January 2026, the Delhi Police’s East District, as part of ‘Operation Cyber Hawk,’ dismantled a sophisticated inter-state cybercrime syndicate operating across Delhi, Moradabad, and Bareilly. The investigation was triggered by a complaint from a Tamil Nadu resident who reported a fraudulent deduction of ₹6,000 from her bank account in September […]
Noida Man Arrested for Trafficking Victims to Southeast Asia Cyber Fraud Rings
Background and Timeline In January 2026, Noida police arrested Shubham Pundir, an agent from Jalalpur, Shamli, for trafficking Indian youth into cybercrime cartels operating in Southeast Asia. The case was cracked after a victim, rescued from Myanmar, provided crucial information about the network’s operations. Modus Operandi Pundir used Instagram to advertise lucrative data-entry jobs in […]
MP-CERT Foiling Cyberattack on State Websites
Background and Timeline In December 2025, the Madhya Pradesh Computer Emergency Response Team (MP-CERT) successfully foiled a cyberattack targeting state government websites. The attack, attributed to IcePeony—a known advanced persistent threat (APT) group associated with cyber espionage—was detected as an SEO poisoning redirect campaign, aiming to compromise government infrastructure. Modus Operandi The attack involved sophisticated […]
Agent Arrested for Trafficking Indian Youth Into Cyber Slavery Abroad
Background and Timeline In January 2026, Visakhapatnam cybercrime police arrested G. Manikanta, an agent from Konaseema, for trafficking unemployed youth into cyber slavery. The case came to light after victims, rescued and repatriated through the Indian Embassy, filed complaints detailing their ordeal in Chinese-run scam centers across Cambodia, Myanmar, Bangkok, and Laos. Modus Operandi Victims […]
India’s New Cyber Fraud Refund SOPs
Background and Timeline In January 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved a landmark Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal’s Cyber Financial Crime Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS). The new SOP aims to streamline and expedite refunds for victims of small-value cyber frauds, addressing longstanding grievances over delayed or denied […]
₹3.20 Crore Dubai-Linked Cyber Fraud Network Exposed
Background and Timeline The ₹3.20 crore investment scam, also investigated by the Hulimavu police, is closely linked to the larger ₹240 crore case, sharing key suspects, modus operandi, and international connections. The case began with a complaint from a Bengaluru resident who lost ₹3.20 crore to a fraudulent investment app. The investigation quickly expanded, revealing […]
Centre Cracks Down on Rising ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams
Background and Timeline Digital arrest scams have emerged as a major threat in India’s cybercrime landscape, with over 2.2 million incidents and losses exceeding ₹22,845 crore in 2024 alone. These scams typically involve fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials to coerce victims—often elderly or professionals—into transferring large sums under the threat of arrest or asset seizure. […]