The CBI booked 39 point-of-sale agents for issuing 1,100+ ghost SIM cards used in cybercrimes including digital arrests and investment frauds. Over 64,000 mobile numbers were found activated with fake eKYC by telecom agents. The Ministry of Home Affairs has blocked lakhs of suspicious accounts to curb the menace. Investigations revealed a widespread misuse of identity data for digital fraud.

Cyber police in Noida arrested two individuals from Moradabad in a ₹2.39 crore digital arrest case. The fraudsters impersonated law enforcement officers and falsely accused the victim of human trafficking, coercing him into transferring funds. Swift action led to the freezing of linked bank accounts. Officials advise prompt reporting through helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

A 53-year-old woman from Kharghar lost ₹78.82 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam promoted via Facebook. Cybercriminals manipulated the victim over four years, convincing her to transfer money through apps like Binance and The Champ Coin. Authorities registered a cybercrime case after the scammers demanded additional payments to release her trapped funds.

A Queensland hacker has forfeited $4.5 million in assets, including Bitcoin, luxury vehicles, and real estate, following a major cybercrime investigation by Australian authorities. AUSTRAC and the federal police launched the probe after tracing stolen cryptocurrency from a 2013 European exchange to suspicious transactions linked to the hacker.

Hackers stole sensitive data from the UK's Legal Aid Agency, affecting applications dating back to 2010. Hackers accessed personal details, including ID numbers and financial records. Moreover, authorities confirmed the breach's scope is more extensive than initially believed and urged past applicants to remain vigilant against scams and identity fraud.