The US Embassy in India highlighted on Wednesday that Indian and American agencies are working together to dismantle international networks and prevent future scams. The statement came after the crackdown on an illegal call centre in Lucknow, which was targeting American nationals.
Addressing reporters in Hyderabad, KTR accused the Chief Minister of attempting to convert thousands of acres of high-value industrial land into multi-use real estate at "throwaway rates" for the benefit of "politically connected middlemen, relatives, and real estate groups."
A major breakthrough against organised cybercrime, the Cyber Crime Police Station, UT Chandigarh, has arrested four key members of an interstate cyber-fraud racket involved in a high-value online scam. The arrests were made in connection with FIR, dated April 17, 2025, registered under re
According to officials, the multi-district 48-hour operation, codenamed 'Cyber Hawk', targeted organised cyber fraud networks involved in cheating, phishing, fake customer care scams, investment frauds and digital payment thefts.
With the rise of AI-enabled scams and digital impersonation, he warned that banks face an increasingly complex threat landscape. Criminals no longer rely solely on direct financial theft; instead, they exploit sensitive data to pose as legitimate institutions.
Google on Thursday said that it is developing safe and trusted AI as part of a broader effort to protect vulnerable users in India, emphasising that safety must serve as the foundation for transformational AI.
During the operation, police found that the building used for the call centre was registered in the name of Sanu's younger brother, Rehan alias Tinny. The building has been sealed for further investigation, officials said.
The Bank of Israel launched a nationwide campaign on Wednesday to boost public awareness of financial fraud, amid a continued rise in digital scams targeting Israelis.