Mumbai’s North Cyber Police arrested three men, including a private bank employee, for aiding a ₹68 lakh cyber fraud. The trio opened fake company accounts to launder money from a share trading scam. Over 50 bogus accounts were created; 22 more bank staff are under investigation for possible involvement.

NatWest blocks 100 million cyberattacks monthly, revealing the scale of digital threats, MSPs were told. A third of incoming emails are flagged as malicious. Officials warned of rising AI-driven fraud, romance scams, and gold cons, with elderly victims hit hardest. Cybercrime is now dubbed “the criminal justice issue of our time.”

Mumbai Cyber Police busted a gang that duped an IT firm official of ₹69 lakh in a fake stock trading scam. Three accused opened over 50 fake company accounts used by cyber fraudsters. The victim was lured via WhatsApp and scammed after investing heavily. Police are investigating further links.

Biometric authentication and digital identity tracking are vital for securing access to sensitive systems. While technology enhances modern life, its misuse poses national security risks. Platforms like social media, once intended for connection, now also spread extremism, hate speech, and misinformation, with potentially dangerous consequences for society and governance.

In a joint operation, Bengaluru and Kolkata Police arrested four cybercriminals hiding in Anandapur, linked to ATM fraud and digital arrest scams across cities. The suspects had fled Bengaluru and relocated recently. Authorities are probing wider connections, reviewing CCTV footage, and seeking transit remand for deeper investigation into the racket.