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Police may also seek Red Corner or Blue Corner notices against foreign based cyber fraudsters, similar to action taken against gangsters and international criminals

A Prayagraj-based engineer, Vikas Singh, was arrested for allegedly operating a pornography racket on social media, selling explicit content to minors for Rs 350 each. The racket, active since 2020, reportedly earned him Rs 2.5 crore. Police traced the operation after a complaint about an AI-generated video.

Pradhan orders crackdown on misinformation networks; security and intelligence agencies asked to ensure foolproof conduct

Amid increasing concerns regarding passenger safety, the Railway Protection Force, in collaboration with the Government Railway Police, held an impactful awareness event at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. This campaign highlighted pressing cybersecurity issues such as OTP scams and QR code fraud, while also addressing the peril of narcotics.

Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian regions, including those housing oil infrastructure, while Russia retaliated with attacks on Ukrainian port facilities. President Zelenskyy highlighted a significant drop in Russia's oil refining capacity due to these actions. Efforts to end the protracted conflict remain stalled, with both sides continuing cross-border strikes and accusing each other of targeting vital infrastructure.

Fraud Proceeds Allegedly Laundered Through Shell Entities, Say Investigators

Ukraine has escalated its offensive by targeting a Russian oil refinery situated in Yaroslavl, roughly 700 kilometers away from its own territory, as declared by President Zelenskyy. He positioned this response as a fair counteraction in the ongoing conflict, propelling the conflict back into Russian territory.