India  
 
NewsR.in

In a first, 9 sentenced to life by court in Bengal for ‘digital arrest’ fraud

IndiaTimes Friday, 18 July 2025 ()
In a landmark verdict, a Kalyani court sentenced nine scammers to life imprisonment for extorting ₹1 crore from a Ranaghat resident through 'digital arrest'. The convicts, arrested across multiple states, were part of a gang that allegedly amassed ₹100 crore from 108 victims nationwide. The court agreed with the prosecution's argument, labeling such cybercrimes as 'economic terrorism'.
0
shares		ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

West Bengal West Bengal State in eastern India

‘Will our citizenship be taken?’: Mamata Banerjee accuses 'double-engine govt' of targeting Bengali voters with NRC-like drive; BJP says she’s defending fake voters

 West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led central government of plotting to deprive citizens of their rights by revising the voter list, alleging a..
IndiaTimes

No utilisation certificate, WB police funds withheld: Govt

 The home ministry revealed that West Bengal received only Rs 7 crore out of a Rs 117 crore allocation for police modernization in the last five years. This..
IndiaTimes

Centre rejects Mamata Banerjee’s allegation of ‘deep conspiracy’ to flood Bengal, says water released scientifically

 The Centre refuted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's claims of a conspiracy behind DVC's water release, asserting it was scientifically managed to prevent floods...
IndiaTimes

‘We’ve been roaming for justice': RG Kar victim's father expresses frustration; slams CBI, Bengal govt for inaction

 A year after the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, the victim's father seeks a meeting with the CBI director in Delhi, alleging a cover-up and destroyed..
IndiaTimes

'Insult of Bengali language': CM Mamata leads rally in Jhargram; attacks Centre over NRC, voter list revision

 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spearheaded a massive protest rally in Jhargram, condemning alleged attacks on Bengali-speaking migrants and accusing..
IndiaTimes

Related videos from verified sources

Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro amid coup plot allegations [Video]

Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro amid coup plot allegations

Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro amid coup plot allegations The ruling comes a month after Brazil’s top court ordered the former president to wear an ankle..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:46Published

Related news from verified sources

Niti Aayog’s gaffe: Mamata writes to vice chairman for confusing Bengal's map with Bihar's, demands apology

 West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Niti Aayog for using Bihar's map in a report meant for West Bengal. She termed the error as...
IndiaTimes Also reported by •DNA

West Bengal: Purge Bangladeshis from voters list, says BJP

 West Bengal BJP criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's march. They called it an effort by TMC to legitimize illegal immigrants. Suvendu Adhikari, leader of...
IndiaTimes

Wriddhiman Saha in line to coach Bengal U-23 team as CAB plans reshuffle

 Saha, who called time on his first-class career at the conclusion of Bengal’s league-stage campaign in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, has long been viewed as a...
Mid-Day