CID Crime arrested seven people in a ₹2 crore Instagram gaming app scam. The gang lured victims by offering in-game coins, then threatened them with false legal cases. Investigators traced 17 linked bank accounts in Palanpur, Gujarat, uncovering a large-scale cyber fraud targeting users across multiple states.

A 90-year-old retired doctor and his 65-year-old daughter, a former professor from Sweden, lost Rs 11.93 lakh in a cyber fraud in Mumbai. Scammers posed as medical insurance agents and tricked the victims into transferring money under the pretext of securing health coverage. An FIR has been registered.

A Pune-based multinational biopharma firm suffered a ransomware attack, with cybercriminals encrypting critical server data and demanding $80,000(Rs. 68,08,588) for decryption. The hackers also threatened to sell proprietary data on the dark web. Pimpri Chinchwad Cyber Police launched an investigation following an FIR filed by a company executive on Monday.

The UK has become Europe's first country to ban SIM farms, targeting rising mobile-enabled cyber fraud. SIM farms enable mass scam texts, phishing, and fake accounts. Under new legislation, offenders face unlimited fines in England and Wales, and a £5,000 penalty in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Enforcement begins post-Royal Assent.

Online scams in Africa are becoming more sophisticated as hackers exploit data leaks to launch targeted attacks. Social media platforms are increasingly used to spread fraudulent schemes, luring victims with fake investment offers, job opportunities, and giveaways. Authorities warn users to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity immediately.