Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police Station has registered an FIR against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee over alleged derogatory remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The complaint cites inflammatory election-related comments, including references linked to DJ music in the run-up to polls. Police said the content is being analyzed to determine if it meets thresholds for defamation and insult under the BNS, with attention to potential impact on public order during a sensitive electoral period. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Bengaluru’s Cyber Command Centre says two orphaned sisters, aged 11 and 12, were repeatedly sexually assaulted for over a year, while being filmed for quick money on social media. Investigators allege their uncle betrayed them by accepting payments from two men—Kiran Kumar Nayak and Aditya MK—to hand the girls over for exploitation. The breakthrough reportedly came from a National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal alert, leading to arrests, seizure of three phones, and statements recorded under POCSO.
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The Delhi High Court ruled that bank accounts cannot be frozen when there is no FIR. In a case where a private account was frozen on a Gujarat Cyber Crime Police complaint, the court ordered the bank to immediately unfreeze it, saying an unjustified freeze disrupts the right to life and basic economic existence.
Shakti Kapoor, 73, has addressed viral death rumours that targeted him online. After noticing the hoax spread across social media, he shared a video to assure fans about his health. He also warned those behind the misinformation and indicated he would file a cyber complaint, calling the rumours “not good”.
NARCL said it recovered ₹4,364 crore in FY26, nearing its acquisition target after a strong 2025-26 run. At the same time, officials flagged a rise in digital financial frauds and zeroed in on cyber criminals operating through mule accounts. Plans include tighter bank-agency coordination, real-time intelligence sharing, and quicker response to disrupt fraud pipelines.
Thiruvananthapuram City Cyber Police have registered a case and started an investigation into alleged threats made on social media against a member of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security team. The posts reportedly surfaced after the state assembly election and used the complainant’s photograph and name. Several accounts are now under scrutiny as officials trace the source and intent.
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Firozabad cyber crime police arrested three people from Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan for running an illegal IPTV network. The setup streamed premium television and OTT content without authorization, including live IPL matches. As part of a wider piracy crackdown, authorities seized electronic devices and froze ₹20 lakh, signaling tougher enforcement against digital content theft.
The Home Ministry’s Cyber Dost has warned Indians about a fraudulent viral letter falsely claiming recipients accessed child pornography and demanding legal action within 24 hours. The note impersonates the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, including threats of prosecution. Similar messages have been received by The Times of India. Citizens are urged to stay calm and report the cybercrime instead of engaging.
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