Kerala Blocks 1836 Illegal Loan Apps, 5,000 Fake Websites to Curb Cybercrime
Published July 1, 2026 · 6 min read · Kerala Nearly 2,000 illegal loan apps and over 5,000 fraudulent websites, gone in one coordinated sweep. Kerala’s latest cybercrime crackdown is one of the largest infrastructure-focused actions seen in the state so far — and it signals a broader shift from chasing individual scammers to dismantling […]
Rourkela Bishop Loses ₹14.36 Lakh to Digital Arrest Scam, Two Arrested
Published July 1, 2026 · 6 min read · Odisha / Maharashtra A Catholic bishop, a fabricated police case, and a fourteen-lakh-rupee transfer — the Rourkela digital arrest scam is a reminder that even well-educated, publicly respected individuals aren’t immune to one of India’s fastest-growing fraud tactics. Here’s what happened, how the scam actually works, […]
Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Busts Jamtara APK Fraud Gang, Mastermind Arrested From Moving Train
Published July 1, 2026 · 6 min read · Gujarat / Jharkhand A malicious app, a nationwide network of victims, and a mastermind finally caught mid-journey on a train from Kolkata — the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell’s latest bust reads like a thriller, but it exposes something more important: how India’s most infamous cybercrime hub […]
Odisha Blocks 46 Fake Hotel Booking Websites Ahead Of Rath Yatra
Published July 1, 2026 · 4 min read With lakhs of devotees expected to descend on Puri for the upcoming Rath Yatra, Odisha authorities have moved to shut down a network of fraudulent hotel booking websites designed to cheat pilgrims and tourists out of their advance payments. 46 Fake websites blocked PuriPrimary target city Odisha […]
The Deepfake Trading Scam: How Fake Ambani, Tata and Murthy Videos Are Draining India’s Investors
In January 2026, a video started circulating on WhatsApp and Telegram showing Sundararaman Ramamurthy — the actual CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange — personally recommending stock tips and promising viewers they could turn into millionaires “within a short time.” The video was completely fake. BSE had to issue a public advisory calling it out. […]
The 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026: Jaipur Hosts India’s Digital Governance Summit
India’s premier platform for digital governance returns this year, and for the first time in a while, the Pink City takes center stage. The 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026 will be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on July 1–2, 2026, bringing together policymakers, technologists, and administrators from across the country to chart the next […]
You Filed a Cyber Crime Complaint. Now What — A Long Wait?
Reporting online fraud takes minutes. Getting justice can take years. Here’s the real story behind the gap — and why it’s not as simple as it looks. In India, filing a cyber crime complaint is supposed to be effortless. Log on to cybercrime.gov.in, fill a form, and you’ve done your civic duty. Within minutes, a […]
Bengaluru Bitcoin Scam: Why the Court Refused Bail to Sriki’s Associate Sunish Hegde — And What It Means for the Bigger Case
In a significant development in one of Karnataka’s most politically charged cybercrime cases, a special PMLA court in Bengaluru has rejected the bail application of Sunish Hegde, a key associate of notorious hacker Srikrishna Ramesh — better known as Sriki. The court’s ruling, delivered on June 26, 2026, also denied bail to Prasidh Shetty, who […]
India’s Cyber Crisis 2025–2026: 5 Real Cases Every Indian Must Know About
India is living through a cybercrime epidemic that has no parallel in the country’s history. In 2025 alone, over 28 lakh cybercrime complaints were filed across the country. Indians lost a staggering ₹22,495 crore to cyber fraud — and the recovery rate was just 6 paise per rupee stolen. That means for every ₹100 stolen, […]
GEPL – India’s e-Cricket Revolution
Esports × Cricket × India — June 2026 What is GEPL? Inside the Global e-Cricket Premier League — the franchise-based digital tournament that’s turning India’s cricket obsession into a full-blown esports institution. ₹3.1Cr Season 3 Prize Pool 9.1L+ Player Registrations (S2) 174M Broadcast Impressions (S2) If you’ve spent any time in India’s gaming or cricket […]