Financial Fraud
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Meta Action: 23,000 Facebook pages, accounts removed due to investment fraud
Technology | May 07, 2025, 10:25 PM ISTThese Facebook pages and accounts are mainly involved in targeting individuals in Brazil and India. They were impersonating well-known personal finance influencers, cricket players, and business figures.
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Who is Mehul Choksi? Understanding the PNB scam and his arrest in Belgium
India | Apr 14, 2025, 10:22 AM ISTMehul Choksi, 65, is an Indian-born diamond trader. He primarily came to light for his alleged involvement in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.
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Mumbai court orders FIR against ex-SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch in alleged financial fraud case
Business | Mar 02, 2025, 06:15 PM ISTIt was alleged that the fraudulent activity was done with the active connivance of regulatory authorities. The complainant contended that SEBI officials failed in their statutory duty.
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BMW car, 4BHK flat: How a state govt contractual employee carried out Rs 21 cr fraud in Maharashtra
Maharashtra | Dec 26, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTThe police said that the employee earned Rs 13,000 per month and worked on a contractual basis at the Divisional Sports Complex at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He is currently absconding.
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Center issues advisory against calls impersonating govt officials: Here's how to report
Technology | Mar 30, 2024, 12:22 PM ISTDepartment of Telecommunications has advised citizens to stay vigilant and not to share their personal information. They can also report calls impersonating government officials on the Sanchar Saathi portal.
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Here's why centre blocked 1.4 lakh mobile numbers in cyber-crime crackdown
Technology | Feb 10, 2024, 02:43 PM ISTThe centre is taking proactive measures to combat cybercrime and financial fraud. By blocking mobile numbers involved in criminal activities and implementing AI technology, they aim to enhance security in the financial services sector.
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CBI books four Indians for massive financial frauds in UAE
India | Aug 13, 2023, 06:34 AM ISTThe CBI will locally prosecute the accused and will inform the UAE about the outcome through the External Affairs Ministry.
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SEBI bans auditor for one year in Coral Hub case
India | Dec 16, 2019, 04:47 PM ISTSEBI found that figures reported in the annual financial statements of the company for 2008-09 and 2009-10, with respect to two of its customers, were inflated by over Rs 70 crore
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7 smart tips to protect you from drowning in financial mess
Business | Sep 13, 2019, 06:45 PM ISTMoney plays a very important role in our day to day life. But, today the prime fear with every common man is how to save money and fix personal finance mistakes. Some people earn well but don’t know how to save, how much to save and where to save? They all lack in one thing and that is a good future-plan to secure their finances. We all need a strong foundation for our strong financial future, and for that, we need to know the dealings to fix our finances and avoid mistakes. So, we are to guide you for a better future. Just follow the low-down to know how you can avoid and fix your finance mistakes:
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Bank scams: Three fresh cases of financial fraud reported
Business | Feb 24, 2018, 02:12 PM ISTOn Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case against diamond jewellery exporter Dwarka Das Seth International for an alleged bank loan fraud to the tune of Rs 389.85 crore towards the Oriental Bank of Commerce.
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5 Indians charged with participating in visa, financial fraud
World | May 30, 2014, 01:16 PM ISTNew York: Five Indians, including four from the same family, have been arrested and charged with participating in a wide-ranging student visa and financial aid fraud schemes in the United States.Suresh Hiranandaney (60), his son
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Indians more at ease while sharing personal info than others: Study
Lifestyle | May 21, 2013, 06:55 AM ISTMumbai: Even as cases of financial fraud are dotting cyber space across the world, Indians seem more forthcoming in giving out their personal information for personalised services and simplification of finance management than their global