India is planning a new law to combat AI deepfakes and impersonation scams amid a surge in cyber fraud and fake videos targeting top military officers. The cases have deepened concerns over the potential for misinformation to sow discord in India during a geopolitical crisis, such as in the war against Pakistan last year. The proposal aims to close a gap in India’s laws by clearly defining punishments concerning deepfakes and other related offences. The changes would also cover “digital arrest”...
State-wise data showed that Telangana recorded the highest number of cyber fraud cases in 2024 at 18,922, followed by Bihar (4,020), Maharashtra (2,827) and Odisha (1,546)
The proposed coordination mechanism will enable the police to respond more effectively to emerging cyber threats, including rapidly evolving scams such as ‘digital arrest’ frauds
Elathur MLA Vidya Balakrishnan had received a phone call on July 6 from a person claiming to be the private secretary of the Wayanad MP, offering her a Cabinet Minister’s post in exchange for ₹3 crore. Growing suspicious, the MLA contacted the MP’s office, which confirmed it was a scam
Cyberfraud complaints on 1930 helpline involving a loss of more than ₹1 lakh will be integrate dwith the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System for the registration of an e-Zero FIR
As Hyderabad continues to expand beyond its old boundaries, policing the city increasingly involves coordinating with multiple government agencies, responding to changing crime patterns and adapting to new technologies. In an interview with The Hindu, Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar discusses the challenges of managing a rapidly growing metropolis.
According to a complaint, some persons were persuaded by the accused to open accounts in IndusInd Bank with the promise of financial benefits
All Kerala Chitty Foremen’s Association says fraudsters have been sending emails, pretending to be Income Tax officials, demanding that institutions submit key financial records and other confidential documents within three days, warning of legal action and penalties for non-compliance
Fake online stores advertising branded merchandise at improbably low prices, offering 70% to 90% discounts, are the latest in a series of online scams exploiting the budget-conscious purchasing behaviour of urban consumers in the State
The accused have been identified as Bibekananda Dixit and Jayant Kumar Acharya from Balasore, Odisha; and Kanhaiya Lal from Nagaur, Rajasthan