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Important global cybercrime news has been curated by FutureCrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail.

1. Delhi Man Arrested by Colva Police in Rs 3.86 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case

South Goa SP Sunita Sawant urged citizens to stay vigilant against cybercrimes as Colva police arrested Delhi native Tushar Bansal in a Rs 3.86 lakh fraud case. Bansal allegedly collected concert tickets intended for another, causing financial loss. Police tracked him using technical surveillance and arrested him in Mumbai.

2. Three Arrested in Connection with Cyber Fraud Case

Pimpri Chinchwad police arrested three men, for using youths’ bank accounts in a Rs 67.69 lakh cyber fraud. The investigation revealed fraud money linked to enterprises owned by Patadiya. Police are searching for a fourth suspect while uncovering job scams targeting Rajasthan workers.

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3. Three Bihar Women Among 47 Stranded in Thailand and Vietnam; Victims of Cyber Slavery

About 47 residents from Bihar’s Gopalganj, including three women, are stranded in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia, forced into cyber fraud under false job offers. Victims appealed for help through videos, prompting police investigations. Nine have returned with embassy aid, while efforts to apprehend involved agents are ongoing.

4. Navi Mumbai Police Busts Rs 14.89 Crore Share Market Scam; Arrests Man for Cheating Kharghar Builder

Navi Mumbai Cyber Police cracked a Rs 14.89 crore fraud, arresting a man from Bihar for duping a Kharghar builder in a share trading scam. Investigations revealed Singh’s involvement in cyber fraud through a Cambodian call center run by Chinese nationals. He’s in custody as the probe continues.

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5. Two Ludhiana Residents Lose Rs 82 Lakh in Online Scams

Two Ludhiana residents were duped of Rs 82 lakh in separate investment frauds. One Rs 22.18 lakh after being promised high returns, while another was conned into transferring Rs 60 lakh for online trading. Cases were registered at cybercrime and division 8 police stations, with investigations underway.

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6. Biden Signs Comprehensive Cybersecurity Order Ahead of Potential Trump Repeal

In his final days in office, President Biden signed a comprehensive cybersecurity order targeting ransomware, software supply chain security, and AI-enabled cyber defenses. The directive mandates secure software practices, federal network protections, and AI research but faces criticism for delays, missing end-to-end encryption, and limited focus on critical infrastructure security.

7. FCC Mandates Telecom Companies to Secure Networks Against Foreign Espionage

The FCC ruled that telecom providers must secure networks under the 1994 CALEA law after Chinese spies compromised AT&T, Verizon, and federal systems. New proposals mandate cybersecurity risk management plans. The breaches, tied to Beijing’s Salt Typhoon group, reignite calls to reform CALEA and address outdated wiretapping backdoors.

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8. Two Arrested in Scam Operation; Over 2,000 SIM Cards Seized

Two men, John Michael Suansing and Felix Larita Baquerosa Jr., were arrested in Cebu City for carrying over 2,000 unregistered SIM cards during a cybercrime unit operation. The suspects allegedly used the SIMs for scams targeting personal information. Authorities warn against buying unregistered SIM cards to prevent fraud.

9. Russia’s Star Blizzard phishing crew caught targeting WhatsApp accounts

Microsoft reported that Russia-backed Star Blizzard hackers launched a phishing campaign targeting WhatsApp accounts of diplomats, officials, and Ukraine aid workers. Using fake WhatsApp group invites and QR codes, the group accessed victims’ messages. Despite prior domain seizures by the DOJ, the resilient group continues adapting its espionage tactics.

10. Fortinet Confirms FortiGate Configuration Leaks, Calls Them Misleading

Fortinet confirmed leaked FortiGate configurations from a 2022 zero-day attack, affecting 15,000 devices globally. Data includes IPs, passwords, and firewall rules. While most devices were patched, customers are urged to review security practices. A new potential zero-day campaign targeting FortiGate firewalls has also surfaced, raising further cybersecurity concerns.

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