1. Cyber Fraudsters Cheat Three Women of ₹5.6 Crore Across Chennai
Three women from Haridevpur, Baguiati, and New Town were cheated out of ₹5.6 crore in separate cyber fraud incidents. All filed police complaints. Bidhannagar police have made arrests in the Baguiati and New Town cases, while the Haridevpur case remains under investigation with no arrests yet reported.
2. Gurgaon Police Nab 38 Cyber Fraudsters in Weeklong Crackdown
In a weeklong cybercrime crackdown, Gurgaon Police arrested 38 fraudsters linked to scams involving fake investments, stock tips, and online tasks. Cases totaled over ₹1.6 crore in losses, with ₹42 lakh recovered. The accused, mostly repeat offenders from across India, used social media, trading apps, and phishing tactics to dupe victims.
3. Federal Cyber Probe Uncovers Unintended Drug Bust in Lowell’s Belvidere Neighborhood
A federal cybercrime probe in Lowell unexpectedly uncovered a drug trafficking operation, leading to the arrest of a 28-year-old. Homeland Security and local police seized drugs, THC products, and over $134,000 in cash. Simers faces multiple trafficking charges and was released on $10,000 bail after court arraignment.
4. Four Arrested in Tamil Nadu for Orchestrating Digital Arrest Scam
Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Police arrested four people, including a woman from Pollachi, for aiding cyber fraudsters by opening mule bank accounts. The arrests followed a Vellore man’s complaint, alleging he was duped of ₹81.7 lakh by scammers posing as Bengaluru police in a fake human trafficking investigation.
5. Malicious Facebook Ads Promote Fake AI Tools to Spread Noodlophile Stealer Malware
Cybercriminals are distributing Noodlophile Stealer malware through deceptive Facebook ads promoting fake AI tools. The campaign uses a multi-stage attack to infiltrate systems and steal user credentials. Victims are lured into downloading malicious software disguised as advanced AI applications, highlighting growing threats from social engineering and AI-themed cyber scams.
