Tag: financial fraud

Sebi Accuses PwC, EY Executives in Yes Bank Share Sale Case

Business
Market regulator alleges audit firm executives helped conceal Yes Bank's true financial health during 2022 share sale. Details on investigation and charges.

Microsoft Shuts Down AI Scam Service Creating Fake LinkedIn Profiles

Tech
Microsoft dismantles a US-UK subscription service that bypassed LinkedIn security to enable 'pig butchering' financial scams. Learn how to stay safe.

ITBP Officer Loses Rs 51 Lakh in WhatsApp, Telegram Trading Scam

Crime
An ITBP officer was defrauded of Rs 51 lakh via a fake trading scheme that started on WhatsApp. Learn how the scam unfolded and the police investigation.

DoT Orders Sanchar Saathi App Pre-installed on New Phones from 2026

Tech
New smartphones sold from March 2026 must have the Sanchar Saathi app for IMEI verification and fraud prevention, as part of a major telecom security push.

COAI Backs SIM-Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram to Curb Fraud

Tech
India's telecom body supports new rule linking messaging apps to your SIM card for security. WhatsApp Web users to face 6-hour auto logouts.

Fake Nirmala Sitharaman Video Promises Rs 1.5 Lakh Scheme: PIB Fact Check

Politics
PIB confirms viral AI video of Finance Minister promoting investment scheme is fake. Learn how to identify financial fraud and protect your money.

Singapore Court Allows $3.5 Billion 1MDB Lawsuit Against StanChart

World
Standard Chartered faces $3.5 billion lawsuit as Singapore High Court clears way for 1MDB-linked claim to proceed, alleging money laundering breaches.

Insurance Sector Loses ₹10,000 Crore Annually to Fraud and Leakages

Business
Systemic leakages in India's insurance sector erode trust and inflate premiums. Learn how AI and technology can combat fraud and protect policyholders.

ED Attaches ₹1,452 Crore Anil Ambani Group Assets in Fraud Case

Crime
Enforcement Directorate seizes properties worth ₹1,452 crore from Anil Ambani group in money laundering probe involving ₹40,185 crore bank loans.

ED Attaches Fresh Rs 1,400 Crore Assets in Anil Ambani Money Laundering Probe

Crime
Enforcement Directorate attaches assets worth over Rs 1,400 crore in money laundering case against Anil Ambani, bringing total attachments to Rs 9,000 crore.

PIB Fact Check Warns About New RBI Voicemail Scam Targeting Bank Accounts

Crime
Official warning about fake RBI voicemails claiming your account will be blocked. Learn how to identify and report this banking scam to protect your money.

Digital Arrest Scam: Kanpur Woman Cheated of Rs 6.66 Lakh by Fake ATS

Crime
A Kanpur woman lost Rs 6.66 lakh to fraudsters posing as ATS officers who threatened arrest in Red Fort blast case. Learn how to protect yourself from digital arrest scams.