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AI-generated MAGA influencer: Indian student behind 'hot girl' profile with millions of followers
An India-based medical student created and operated a popular AI-generated Instagram influencer, "Emily Hart," who amassed millions of followers with patriotic and political content targeting conserva
22 Apr 2026Security firm warns shipping companies: Messages on Strait of Hormuz ‘clearance’ are scam
Sailors navigating the blocked Strait of Hormuz face a new threat: digital pirates demanding cryptocurrency for safe passage. Maritime risk firm MARISKS warns these messages, impersonating Iranian aut
21 Apr 2026Bank fraud case: CBI arrests 2 senior executives of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications
Bank fraud case: CBI arrests 2 senior executives of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications
20 Apr 2026UK man pleads guilty in US hacking case involving over $8m in virtual currency theft
A British man has pleaded guilty in the US for his role in a cybercrime scheme that defrauded at least 12 companies and stole over $8 million in cryptocurrency. Tyler Buchanan admitted to using SMS p
19 Apr 2026
BankingCBI arrests former bank official, two others in ‘digital arrest’ case
The defrauded funds were routed to a bank account opened fraudulently in the name of a company to facilitate receipt of proceeds of cyber fraud, according to the CBI
18 Apr 2026Canada Immigration agency to travellers: No one can guarantee you Canadian visa
Canada's immigration authority has issued a stern warning to travellers. No individual or organization can guarantee a Canadian visa or electronic travel authorization. Immigration officers make all
8 Apr 2026Indian couple jailed in UK for running companies despite legal ban; involved in £2 million tax fraud
Indian couple jailed in UK for running companies despite legal ban; involved in £2 million tax fraud
7 Apr 2026
Banking80-year-old man clicks on Facebook ad, duped of ₹2.51 crore in fake IPO investment scam in Bengaluru
The fraud began in January 2026 when the complainant clicked on a Facebook advertisement promoting stock tips and block trading in IPOs, falsely claiming association with a private bank and its securi
6 Apr 2026OTP can't secure payments: RBI rolls out stricter digital payment rules
India's digital payments are getting a security boost from April 1 with stricter RBI authentication rules, requiring two-factor verification for all transactions to combat rising fraud. Beyond digita
1 Apr 2026
BankingED files chargesheet against ex-RCOM executive Punit Garg in ₹40,000 crore bank loan fraud case
Chargesheet also names Vaishali Jairam Mane as an accused, for her alleged involvement in the purchase of a luxury Manhattan apartment from the proceeds of the crime
27 Mar 2026Jeweller arrested in IDFC First Bank fraud case in Haryana; 12th arrest
The case pertains to private lender IDFC First Bank, which had disclosed a ₹590 crore fraud involving certain employees and others at its Chandigarh branch in a set of accounts held by the Haryana gov
14 Mar 2026Meta says it has removed over 150,000 Instagram, Facebook accounts, here's why
Meta has dismantled over 150,000 scam accounts across Facebook and Instagram, targeting criminal operations in Southeast Asia. This massive crackdown, a joint effort with international law enforcement
12 Mar 2026