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 […]
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 […]
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, […]