Crime & Security
Biographer Claims Melania Trump, Jeffrey Epstein Were Lovers at Cambridge Lecture
CAMBRIDGE, England — Andrew Lownie, the biographer of Prince Andrew, stated during a lecture at the University of Cambridge on Thursday that former First Lady Melania Trump and convicted sex offender ...
UK Doctor Suspended by Medical Tribunal Over Islamophobic Remarks
LONDON — A United Kingdom medical tribunal has suspended a doctor for making Islamophobic comments about a Muslim colleague, marking a significant disciplinary action in the nation's healthcare sector...
Man Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Thrown at OpenAI CEO's Residence
SAN FRANCISCO — A man was arrested Thursday after throwing a Molotov cocktail at the residence of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the United States, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately ...
Indian Couple Prevents Cyber Fraud Against School-Aged Children Through Digital Safety Education
NEW DELHI — A couple in India successfully prevented their children from falling victim to a cyber fraud scheme by implementing strict digital safety education at home, authorities said Thursday. The...
Indian Man Loses Rs 7 Lakh in Car Rental Cyber Fraud
NEW DELHI, India — A man lost Rs 7 lakh after his father booked a car on rent, falling victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme that exploited family trust and digital payment systems. The incide...
UK Energy Firm Zephyr Loses $1M in Payment Redirection Cyber Fraud
LONDON — Zephyr Energy, a United Kingdom-based energy firm, confirmed Thursday that it lost approximately $1 million following a cyber fraud attack involving the redirection of company payments. The ...
CBI Files Chargesheet in ₹23 Crore Digital Arrest Fraud Case
NEW DELHI — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet on Wednesday in a ₹23 crore digital arrest cyber fraud case, marking a significant development in one of the country's largest...
Kermanshah Police Dismantle Arms Smuggling Ring in Western Iran
KERMANSHAH, Iran — Iranian police in the western province of Kermanshah dismantled an arms smuggling ring on Thursday, seizing a cache of weapons and arresting several suspects in a coordinated operat...
New Epstein Documents Surface Amid Calls for Inquiry
WASHINGTON — Newly released documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made public early Thursday, prompting calls for a formal investigation from former First Lady Melania Trump...
Police Dismantle 57 Cyber Fraud Rings, Arrest 113 in Coordinated Operation
Police authorities executed a major crackdown on digital crime networks on Wednesday, dismantling 57 cyber fraud rackets and taking 113 individuals into custody. The coordinated operation, announced l...
Iranian Hackers Leak Private Images of Former Israeli Military Chief
TEHRAN (AP) — Private images belonging to Herzi Halevi, the former Chief of the General Staff of Israel, were leaked online on Wednesday by an Iranian hacker group, marking a significant escalation in...
Nigerians Face New Wave of Cyber Fraud Targeting Account Details
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian residents are facing a heightened risk of cyber fraud targeting personal account details, authorities and security experts warned Wednesday. The alert comes as unknown actor...
Delhi Police Arrest Two in Rs 3.6 Crore Cyber Fraud Case
NEW DELHI — Police in New Delhi arrested two individuals on Wednesday following the dismantling of a cyber fraud racket that defrauded victims of approximately 3.6 crore rupees ($430,000). The operati...
Scammers Impersonating Amazon Support Steal User Accounts
Scammers are impersonating Amazon customer support representatives to steal user accounts, a campaign that has intensified in recent weeks. The fraudulent operations target unsuspecting shoppers by mi...
KIB Issues Warning on Cyber Fraud Risks Amid Current Conditions
KIB issued a formal warning on Wednesday regarding elevated cyber fraud risks associated with current conditions. The alert, released at 11:59 UTC, marks a significant escalation in cybersecurity advi...
Hack-for-Hire Campaign Targets Journalists in MENA Region
BEIRUT — A coordinated hack-for-hire campaign linked to the Bitter cyberespionage group has targeted journalists across the Middle East and North Africa, security researchers said Wednesday. The opera...
Delhi Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest Two Suspects
NEW DELHI — The Delhi Police dismantled a cyber fraud ring on Wednesday, arresting two individuals in connection with the operation. The arrests were made following an investigation into a series of d...
Delhi Police Arrest 660 in Major Cyber Scam Crackdown
NEW DELHI — The Delhi Police arrested 660 individuals and registered 499 cases against cyber scammers across more than 20 Indian states in a coordinated operation spanning 48 hours, recovering approxi...
Uttarakhand STF Busts Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring
DEHRADUN, India (April 8, 2026) — The Uttarakhand State Task Force (STF) dismantled an interstate cyber fraud ring on Tuesday, arresting several suspects and seizing digital equipment in a coordinated...
Fraud Rates Surge Across Latin America in 2026
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Fraud rates across Latin America have risen sharply in early 2026, marking a significant escalation in financial crime across the region. The increase, detected in the first qua...
Delhi Court Denies Bail to NEET Aspirant in Cyber Fraud Case
NEW DELHI — A Delhi court denied bail Tuesday to a medical entrance exam aspirant accused of involvement in a cyber fraud case, keeping the student in judicial custody pending further investigation. ...
Timeshare Owners Warned of Cartel-Linked Scams
Timeshare owners are facing a new wave of fraud schemes linked to organized crime networks, prompting urgent warnings from consumer protection agencies. The scams, which have emerged in recent months,...
Delhi Police Disrupt Major International Cyber Fraud Ring
NEW DELHI — Delhi Police on Tuesday dismantled a large-scale international scam operation, arresting key suspects and seizing significant assets in a coordinated crackdown on cyber fraud. The operatio...
Gujarat Police Bust ₹21.37 Crore Cyber Fraud Ring, Book 10 Suspects
AHMEDABAD, India — Police in Gujarat dismantled a cyber fraud network valued at ₹21.37 crore ($2.57 million) on Tuesday, arresting 10 individuals in a coordinated operation led by the state's Cybercri...
Detectives Arrest Cyber Fraud Suspect, Recover Dozens of SIM Cards in Igembe North
IGEMBE NORTH — Detectives arrested a suspect linked to cyber fraud operations early Tuesday, seizing dozens of SIM cards during a raid on a residential property in the Igembe North area. The operatio...
Gates to Testify Before House Panel on Epstein
WASHINGTON — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is scheduled to testify before a U.S. House panel on April 7, 2026, regarding his connections to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The appearance marks a...
Three Terrorists Neutralized in Istanbul Police Attack
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Three individuals identified as terrorists were neutralized following an attack on police officers in Istanbul on Monday, leaving two officers injured in the incident. The confronta...
Noida Cyber Police Arrest Four in Tech Support Fraud Investigation
NOIDA, India — The Noida Cyber Police arrested four individuals on Monday in connection with a sophisticated tech support fraud scheme that targeted residents across the region. The arrests, executed...
Cyber Fraud Targeting Indians Surges Amid U.S. Immigration Crackdown
WASHINGTON — A sharp increase in cyber fraud targeting Indian nationals has emerged in the United States, coinciding with intensified immigration enforcement measures under the Trump administration. T...
Cambodian Court Sentences Scam Compound Operators to Life Imprisonment
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (April 7, 2026) — A Cambodian court on Monday sentenced operators of a telecommunications fraud compound to life imprisonment, marking a significant development in the nation's cr...