Kochi Cyber Fraud: Senior Doctor Duped of ₹1 Cr in Organized Scam
Background and Timeline: Reported on February 9, 2026, this case involves an 81-year-old medical professional in Kochi who fell victim to an organized cybercrime module. The victim reported the matter after realizing that his savings had been siphoned off over a period of time. The timeline of the fraud highlights a sustained social engineering campaign […]
Hanumakonda Cyber Fraud: Victim Loses ₹60 Lakh in Fake Police Digital Arrest Scam
Background and Timeline: Reported on February 9, 2026, a resident of Hanumakonda fell victim to a cross-state digital arrest scheme. The victim was kept under pressure for several hours before the first transaction was made, eventually leading to a devastating financial loss. This case is part of a surge in digital scams that the Telangana […]
Chandigarh Cyber Bust: Mumbai Man Arrested in ₹1.3 Cr WhatsApp Boss Impersonation Scam
Background and Timeline: On February 6, 2026, the Chandigarh Cyber Cell tracked a major fraudulent transaction involving a city resident. The case was registered after the victim realized that his employer had not sent the requests for money received via WhatsApp. This arrest follows a broader drive by the UT cyber wing which nabbed 33 […]
Serilingampally Cyber Fraud: Software Engineer Loses ₹3.14 Cr in Fake Stock Trading Scam
Background and Timeline: On February 9, 2026, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) reported a massive loss for a software professional from Serilingampally. The victim reported the matter after realizing she could not withdraw her supposed gains from an online platform she had been using for several weeks. This incident is part of a trend […]
Cyberabad Cyber Bust: 2 Arrested in ₹20 Lakh Deloitte Job Scam
Background and Timeline: Reported on February 7, 2026, the case involved a woman software developer job seeker who was targeted through online professional portals. The enforcement drive by the Cyberabad Police was carried out between January 30 and February 5, 2026, as part of a wider crackdown on recruitment-based fraud. The investigation was initiated after […]
J&K Cyber Success: CICE Recovers ₹39.9 Lakh in Retired IAF Officer Digital Arrest Case
Background and Timeline: On February 6, 2026, a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) officer reported a devastating “digital arrest” incident to the Cyber Crime Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE) wing of the J&K Police. The victim had endured nine days of sustained psychological confinement and threats before finally seeking help from the authorities. The timely […]
Karnataka CID Bust: 13 Arrested in ₹100 Cr Mule Account Racket Across 29 Districts
Background and Timeline: Between February 5 and 7, 2026, the Karnataka CID’s Cyber Command Cell executed a massive enforcement operation involving coordinated raids at over 100 locations across 29 districts. The crackdown was initiated as an intensified follow-up to numerous “digital arrest” cases and illegal betting reports that pointed toward a massive internal laundering network. […]
Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0: Delhi Police Arrest 500 in ₹1,000 Cr Cyber Fraud Crackdown
Background and Timeline: Announced on February 7, 2026, “Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0” represents the latest and most intensive phase of a strategic citywide offensive launched by the Delhi Police. This phase was triggered by the rapid reconstruction of digital crime infrastructure following two previous drives in late 2025 that had netted over 700 suspects. The […]
Supreme Court Orders National SOP to Tackle ₹54,000 Cr Digital Fraud Epidemic
Background and Timeline: On February 9, 2026, a high-level Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, issued a landmark ruling regarding the systemic failure to curb digital fraud. The hearing was initiated following a status report highlighting a massive drain on the national economy between April 2021 and late 2025, where […]
Sambhal Cyber Bust: 5 Arrested in ₹17 Lakh Extortion Racket Across 11 States
Background and Timeline: The breakthrough in this sprawling multi-state investigation reached its operational climax in early January 2026 when the Sambhal Cyber Police finalized their deep-dive analysis of suspicious banking activities. The investigation was initially triggered by a series of localized complaints that pointed toward a centralized hub of digital extortion and identity hijacking. A […]