Cyber fraud
Coverage of Cyber fraud in the Nexus archive.
- One held in alleged cyber fraud case in Kozhikode
A person was arrested in connection with an alleged cyber fraud case in Kozhikode. The incident highlights ongoing concerns related to cybercrime in the region.
- Elderly couple in Bengaluru duped of ₹3.17 crore in ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud
An elderly couple in Bengaluru was defrauded of ₹3.17 crore through a 'digital arrest' cyber fraud. The scam involved a digital deception targeting the couple, resulting in a significant financial loss.
- Online homestay booking scam: Man loses ₹99,666 in cyber fraud
A man fell victim to an online homestay booking scam, losing ₹99,666 in cyber fraud. The incident highlights the risks of digital payment scams.
- Two arrested in separate cyber fraud cases
Two individuals were arrested in separate cyber fraud cases. The incidents underscore the ongoing challenges related to cybercrime.
- Over ₹45 crore returned to 6,303 cyber fraud victims in Telangana through Lok Adalat
Over ₹45 crore was returned to 6,303 cyber fraud victims in Telangana through Lok Adalat. The initiative aimed to recover funds lost to digital scams and provide relief to affected individuals.
- Fraudsters create fake account in NTR Collector’s name
Fraudsters created a fake account in the name of the NTR Collector. The Collector stated a police complaint would be filed for cyber fraud.
- NHRC flags ₹52,976 crore cyber fraud losses, seeks urgent action against ‘digital arrest’ scams
NHRC has highlighted ₹52,976 crore in cyber fraud losses and called for urgent action against 'digital arrest' scams, which are causing financial devastation, psychological trauma, and human rights violations.
- ‘Scamdemic’: Inside Southeast Asia's cyber fraud industry
Southeast Asia's cyber fraud industry, operating from scam centers in the Mekong region, generates tens of billions of euros annually, estimated at 40% of the region's combined GDP. The article examines this growing industry with analysis from Jason G. Tower of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.
- Understanding Cambodia’s Scam Economy, with Jacob Sims
Cambodia's scam economy is an industrialized system that combines cyber fraud, human trafficking, and money laundering, operating under political protection. This organized crime network highlights systemic corruption and exploitation.
- Fraud Rockets Higher in Mobile-First Latin America
Fraud rates are rising sharply in Latin America, where cybercriminals exploit mobile-first environments. Attackers rapidly transition from compromised devices to account takeover and funds transfer, often outpacing financial institutions' response capabilities.