Fraud Cases: News
22 Apr 2025
Trending NewsTillotama Shome warns about fraudsters using her name for scams
Tillotama Shome, popular for her acclaimed series Paatal Lok, has warned her fans about fraudsters using her name for scams.
07 Apr 2025
NetflixNetflix's 'Con Mum': All about the shocking true crime story
Netflix's new documentary, Con Mum, gripped viewers with its shocking true tale of deceit and heartbreak.
07 Apr 2025
BengaluruBusinessman cheats Kannada actor Sanjana Galrani, court orders ₹61.4L refund
A Bengaluru court has directed businessman Rahul Tonse, widely known as Rahul Shetty, to pay ₹61.4 lakh to Kannada actor Sanjana Galrani.
28 Mar 2025
Alok NathShreyas Talpade accused of duping villagers in multi-crore scam
Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade has once again found himself in a controversy—this time involving a multi-crore financial scam.
05 Mar 2025
AdeleCybercrime gang stole, resold 900+ tickets to Taylor Swift concerts
A cybercrime group has been accused of stealing and reselling over 900 digital tickets for high-profile events, including Taylor Swift's concerts.
28 Feb 2025
Kajal Aggarwal'Fake, misleading': Tamannaah Bhatia denies involvement in ₹2.4cr cryptocurrency scam
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia has strongly denied allegations of her involvement in a ₹2.4 crore cryptocurrency fraud case.
25 Feb 2025
Preity ZintaNo, Preity Zinta didn't get her ₹18 crore loan written-off
Bollywood actor Preity Zinta has strongly refuted allegations of a ₹18 crore loan write-off in her name by the financially troubled New India Cooperative Bank Ltd.
24 Feb 2025
WhatsAppBeware! This AI-powered WhatsApp scam is targeting job seekers
A new kind of fraud, where artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to fool people, has been uncovered by a LinkedIn user.
21 Feb 2025
Alia BhattKaran Johar reveals 'famous actress' lost ₹82,000 in Instagram scam
Famous Bollywood director Karan Johar recently revealed that a "famous actress" was cheated off ₹82,000 by online fraudsters on Instagram.
18 Feb 2025
AmazonThousands of Indian investors lose almost $100M in Ponzi scheme
Thousands of Indian investors are struggling to recover nearly $100 million lost in a Ponzi scheme operated by Falcon Invoice Discounting.
18 Feb 2025
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)TCS accused of visa fraud by ex-employee: Here's what happened
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a top Indian IT giant, is facing allegations of visa fraud and manipulation of US labor laws and H-1B visa regulations.
18 Feb 2025
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein sues brother Bob over misuse of $45M loan
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has opened a new legal front as he continues his retrial for an overturned 2020 rape conviction.
17 Feb 2025
IndiaBeware! These pension scams can steal your money
India's Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued a public warning regarding a surge in fraudulent activities, concerning the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
17 Feb 2025
Amitabh BachchanNikhil Nanda responds to fraud, abetment to suicide charges
Nikhil Nanda, the son-in-law of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, has issued a formal statement after allegations of fraud and abetment to suicide against him were reported.
16 Feb 2025
InsuranceWhy British insurer Aviva's Indian unit has been fined $7.5M
British insurer Aviva's Indian subsidiary has been slapped with a $7.5 million fine by local authorities after an investigation into fraudulent activities.
11 Feb 2025
Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaNRI investor turns $1 into $328M; SEBI intervenes
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has slapped a trading ban on Himachal Pradesh-based LS Industries, its promoter Profound Finance, and four other entities.
10 Feb 2025
Mumbai'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' producers deny duping Aarushi Nishank of ₹4cr
The producers of the upcoming Bollywood film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla, have denied allegations of financial fraud against them by actor Aarushi Nishank.
07 Feb 2025
Sonu SoodArrest warrant against Sonu Sood—Link to ₹10L fraud case explained
A Ludhiana court has issued an arrest warrant against Bollywood actor Sonu Sood in an alleged fraud case.
05 Feb 2025
Life Insurance Corporation of IndiaFake apps posing as LIC now, be careful
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has issued a public warning regarding the presence of fake mobile apps, operating in its name.
22 Jan 2025
Brad PittNigerian scammers use AI to impersonate Brad Pitt, dupe woman
A group of Nigerian scammers have been accused of pulling off a sophisticated scam involving AI to impersonate Hollywood star Brad Pitt and dupe a woman.
15 Jan 2025
Angelina JolieHow fake Brad Pitt got a French TV show canceled
A French TV show was pulled off air after a woman was widely mocked online for being tricked into thinking she was in a relationship with Hollywood actor Brad Pitt.
06 Jan 2025
Social MediaInfluencer Ankush Bahuguna scammed, 'digitally arrested' for 40 hours
Social media influencer and YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna recently became the victim of a digital scam, leading to a horrific 40-hour ordeal.
26 Nov 2024
United States of AmericaAccounting employee hid over $130M in delivery expenses, says Macy's
Macy's, a leading US department store chain, has disclosed that an employee hid more than $130 million in company expenses over the course of some three years.
24 Nov 2024
HyderabadEx-ASCI project director charged with ₹88 lakh financial fraud
A former project director at the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) in Hyderabad has been accused of financial fraud. The alleged misconduct has reportedly cost the institution around ₹88 lakh.
23 Nov 2024
PulwamaJ&K police recovers ₹4.48 lakh from financial frauds since October
The Cyber Cell of the District Police in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, has managed to recover ₹4.48 lakh from different financial frauds since October 2024.
20 Nov 2024
Cybercrimes45% Indians targeted by shopping scams this festive season: McAfee
A recent survey by global cybersecurity firm McAfee has highlighted the worrying trend of deepfake shopping scams in India.
18 Nov 2024
CybercrimesBeware of scammers pretending to represent Zerodha: Nithin Kamath
A recent surge in fake apps and websites, often masquerading as legitimate platforms, has alarmed Zerodha's co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath.
17 Nov 2024
CybercrimesGurugram Police arrests 11 in ₹33cr cyber scam across India
The Gurugram Police's cybercrime unit has arrested 11 people in a major cyber fraud case.
17 Nov 2024
CybersecurityReceived scam call or message? Here's what you should do
With the rise of digital communication, we have also witnessed a surge in scam calls and messages.
13 Nov 2024
WhatsAppHow to protect yourself from WhatsApp wedding invitation scam
A new cyber scam, involving fake wedding invitations sent through WhatsApp, is on the rise. The Himachal Pradesh Police have issued a public warning about the deceptive practice.
28 Oct 2024
Pune PoliceHow an 8-member gang pulled off a ₹8,000cr GST scam
Pune Police have busted a massive Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud, worth an estimated ₹5,000-₹8,000 crore. The elaborate scheme was masterminded by eight people who set up 246 fake firms across 13 states.
23 Oct 2024
BengaluruiPhone user loses ₹87,000 after downloading fraudulent 'Lounge Pass' app
In a shocking incident, a woman lost over ₹87,000 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport while trying to access a lounge.
22 Oct 2024
Sunil MittalAI misuse: Sunil Mittal's voice cloned to dupe Bharti executive
Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has revealed an attempted fraud against his company using artificial intelligence (AI).
22 Oct 2024
BengaluruWhat is share trading scam and how to protect yourself
A 56-year-old man in Bengaluru lost ₹6.54 crore to an online share trading scheme, which promised a 1,500% return on investments.
14 Oct 2024
AmazonAmazon India penalized for selling hacked phone to customer
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Amazon Retail India to refund a woman ₹40,325, for selling her a compromised smartphone.
25 Sep 2024
United States of AmericaFTX fraud: Bankman-Fried's partner Caroline Ellison gets 2-year jail sentence
Caroline Ellison, a central figure in the prosecution of her ex-partner and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, has been sentenced to two years in prison by a New York federal court.
19 Sep 2024
Diljit DosanjhDelhi woman duped of ₹15,000 in Diljit Dosanjh concert scam
Despite a warning from the Delhi Police about online scams related to singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming Dil-Luminati concert, a woman from the national capital and her friend were reportedly duped of ₹15,000 and ₹6,000 respectively.
19 Sep 2024
Bollywood FilmsDeepak Tijori files ₹1.75cr cheating case against producer Vikram Khakhar
Bollywood actor Deepak Tijori has reportedly filed a fraud complaint against film producer Vikram Khakhar, accusing him of cheating him out of nearly ₹1.75 crore.
17 Sep 2024
Salman KhanSalman slams false US tour reports, warns action over fraud
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has issued a clarification about rumors of his upcoming US tour in 2024.
04 Sep 2024
AssamAssam: 22-year-old arrested for ₹2,200 crore stock market scam
A 22-year-old man from Dibrugarh, Assam, identified as Bishal Phukan, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a massive stock market fraud of approximately ₹2,200 crore.
30 Aug 2024
Music ConcertLil' Kim sued for $82K after alleged no-show at concert!
Grammy-winning rapper Lil' Kim has been accused of fraud by a Toronto music promoter, Remo Palladini, who claims that she accepted payment for a concert appearance but didn't show up.
