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  MUMBAI: A heart-wrenching incident has sent shockwaves through the community in Mumbai as the life of Mansingh Pawar, a 41-year-old cook at a local Gurudwara, took a tragic turn when he was found hanging in his room on the Gurudwara premises on August 9. What initially appeared as a mysterious and sad occurrence later unraveled into a harrowing tale of sextortion that marked the second such suicide this month, sparking concerns about how such cases are being handled. Also Read: Cybercrime in Nagpur - Cyber Blackmailer Couple Arrested in Pune for Extorting Money The Unfolding Tragedy On that fateful day in August, Mansingh Pawar's life came to a devastating end when he was discovered hanging in his room. Initially, the police registered an accidental death report (ADR) and began their inquiry into the incident. However, it was only recently that the true nature of the case began to emerge. Upon a thorough examination of Pawar's mobile phone, the police uncovered a series of ...

  There have been reports of fraudulent activities being carried out in the name of promoting businesses and startups on social media platforms. Cybercriminals have been using various tactics to cheat startups by promising to promote their business. Recently, the Noida Police uncovered a fake call center that was involved in such cyber fraud. The call center was located in E Block, Sector-3, and three cybercriminals were arrested in the raid. These fraudsters, Lokesh Kumar Singh and Arun Kumar from Faridabad, and Himanshu from Sector-12 had hired young men and women to make calls and trick small traders and startups into promoting their businesses on social media. The fraudsters would obtain the numbers of small traders and startups from various websites, including Just Dial. They would contact these traders through the fake call center and offer them tempting deals to promote their business on social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. However, after taking t...

The rise of cybercrime continues to be a cause of concern, as more individuals fall victim to online frauds. Recently, a woman from Thane was cheated out of Rs. 12 lakhs by conmen on Facebook. The woman received a friend request from an unknown person who claimed to be a UK citizen. The conman gained her trust and convinced her to invest in a fake business venture, promising high returns. However, the venture turned out to be a scam, leaving the woman with a significant financial loss. This incident highlights the importance of being cautious when dealing with unknown people online. It is crucial to verify the authenticity of the person and the business before making any investments. Moreover, never share personal or financial information with strangers online. Cyber scams are on the rise, and it is up to individuals to take necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to them. A Thane woman recently fell victim to a cyber scam on Facebook , losing a total of Rs. 12 lakhs. The inciden...