Kolkata Police Expand Cyber Cell into Full Cybercrime Branch After ₹482 Cr Losses
Background and Timeline: On February 12, 2026, the Kolkata Police at Lalbazar received administrative approval from the state government to expand its existing cyber cell into a full-fledged Cybercrime Branch. The proposal was initially submitted in August last year and received the final green signal from the governor’s office this Thursday. The expansion comes after […]
Pune Cyber Police Crack ₹22 Cr Online Trading Fraud Targeting 85‑Year‑Old Entrepreneur
Background and Timeline: Reported on February 10, 2026, the Pune Cyber Police announced a massive breakthrough in a fraud case involving a retired 85-year-old entrepreneur. The investigation, which began after the victim filed a complaint on January 19, tracked transactions that occurred between October 2025 and January 2026. This is documented as the largest individual […]
Hyderabad Police Bust ₹1.07 Cr Digital Arrest Syndicate, 3 Key Suspects Arrested
Background and Timeline: On February 10, 2026, the Hyderabad Police Cyber Crimes wing announced the arrest of a highly organized syndicate responsible for a multi-crore fraud. The case originated from a complaint filed on October 16, 2025, by a 62-year-old resident who reported being kept under psychological siege. The investigation reached a critical breakthrough this […]
Home Ministry Unveils S4C Dashboard to Boost Cyber Fraud Tracking Across India
Background and Timeline: Simultaneously with the CBI branch launch on February 10, 2026, the Home Ministry unveiled the State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (S4C) Dashboard in New Delhi. Developed by the I4C, this tool is part of a multi-year effort to modernize the reporting and tracking of cyber-enabled financial crimes. The dashboard serves as the […]
CBI Launches New Cybercrime Branch in Delhi to Tackle National Digital Frauds
Background and Timeline: On February 10, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah formally inaugurated the newly established Cybercrime Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi. The launch was the centerpiece of a high-level National Conference titled “Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem”. This strategic move follows the 2022 establishment of […]
Rajasthan HC Order on Digital Arrests and Cyber Extortion Investigations — Key Directions
Introduction Court: High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at JodhpurBench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ravi ChiraniaMatters: S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Applications Nos. 7940/2025 and 7943/2025 — Adnan Haidar Bhai and Rahul Jagdish Bhai JadhavFIR: No. 3/2025, Cyber Police Station, Jodhpur, registered on 14.05.2025Decision Date: 27 November 2025 Case Background Complainants:Prem Mohan Govila, aged about 84 years, […]
La Sapienza University Hit by Ransomware Attack, 120,000 Students & Staff Affected
Background and Timeline: Reported on February 6 and 7, 2026, La Sapienza University in Rome, Europe’s largest by student population, confirmed it had been hit by a major cyberattack. The attack prompted the university to take its computer systems down for three days to prevent further lateral movement. The university’s website remained offline as the […]
FanDuel Cyber Fraud: Two Charged in $3M Identity Theft & Online Gambling Scam
Background and Timeline: On February 9, 2026, U.S. federal authorities announced charges against individuals involved in a massive online gambling racket. The investigation revealed a multi-year scheme that exploited the explosive growth of digital sports betting platforms. The charges follow a period where federal probes into online platform hacking have intensified across the United States. […]
Delhi Police Bust ₹42.5 Lakh USDT Crypto Fraud Linked to Chinese Handlers
Background and Timeline: On February 8, 2026, the Delhi Police announced the results of an investigation into a high-profile cyber-financial racket. The probe was initiated following an e-FIR registered on December 17, 2025, by a 56-year-old resident of Uttam Nagar who reported a massive loss. The module was unraveled over several weeks as investigators mapped […]
Indian Cricketer Rinku Singh’s Verified Facebook Account Hacked, 1.6M Fans at Risk
Background and Timeline: On February 7, 2026, it was reported that the verified Facebook account of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh had been compromised. The account possesses a massive following of 1.6 million users, making it a high-value target for influence-based fraud. The cyber crime cell initiated an investigation after unauthorized activity was detected by the […]