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Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
Lawyer pays Rs 3 crore during 9-day ‘digital arrest'
Noida: A 72-year-old woman was kept under "digital arrest" for nine days and robbed of more than Rs 3 crore by fraudsters who posed as officials of an investigation agency. The victim, a lawyer, in an FIR filed with the Cyber Crime Police, stated that the scammers told her that her Aadhaar card and bank account were used in illegal smuggling of weapons, blackmailing, and gambling. The fraudsters told the woman that she might have to go to jail if appropriate action is not taken to stop the illegal activity being done in her name. However, when the woman denied her involvement in any of these activities, the scammers told her that she could ask for an NOC by dialing a number given by them. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida In her complaint, the woman stated that she received the first call on her landline on June 10, and the callers continued calling her at different times until June 16, when she was placed under "digital arrest" and forced to transfer money, withdrawing from her FDs. Until June 24, the scammers continued to threaten the victim and warned her to not share any details of the ongoing "investigation" with her family members, saying if she did not obey the orders it could land her in more serious trouble, the lawyer told police. During this period, the fake officers convinced her to transfer Rs 3.29 crore to different accounts, promising that the money would be returned to her original bank account once the probe was over. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The scam came to light after the woman confided in her son, who helped her realise that she had been cheated, and the family approached the police. The victim named two men, Shiva Prasad Pradeep Sawant and Praveen Sood, in her complaint with the cyber crime police. Based on the statements, a case was registered under sections 308(2) (extortion), 318(4) (cheating), and 319(2) (cheating by personation) of the BNS and section 66D of the IT Act. Further investigation into the matter is underway, said a police officer.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
Noida lawyer pays Rs 3cr during 9-day ‘digital arrest', forced to withdraw FDs
Noida: A 72-year-old woman was kept under "digital arrest" for nine days and robbed of more than Rs 3 crore by fraudsters who posed as officials of an investigation agency. The victim, a lawyer, in an FIR filed with the Cyber Crime Police, stated that the scammers told her that her Aadhaar card and bank account were used in illegal smuggling of weapons, blackmailing, and gambling. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The fraudsters told the woman that she might have to go to jail if appropriate action is not taken to stop the illegal activity being done in her name. However, when the woman denied her involvement in any of these activities, the scammers told her that she could ask for an NOC by dialing a number given by them. In her complaint, the woman stated that she received the first call on her landline on June 10, and the callers continued calling her at different times until June 16, when she was placed under "digital arrest" and forced to transfer money, withdrawing from her FDs. Until June 24, the scammers continued to threaten the victim and warned her to not share any details of the ongoing "investigation" with her family members, saying if she did not obey the orders it could land her in more serious trouble, the lawyer told police. During this period, the fake officers convinced her to transfer Rs 3.29 crore to different accounts, promising that the money would be returned to her original bank account once the probe was over. The scam came to light after the woman confided in her son, who helped her realise that she had been cheated, and the family approached the police. The victim named two men, Shiva Prasad Pradeep Sawant and Praveen Sood, in her complaint with the cyber crime police. A case was registered under sections 308(2) (extortion), 318(4) (cheating), and 319(2) (cheating by personation) of the BNS and section 66D of the IT Act.
India Gazette
21-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Central Bureau of Investigation celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday observed the 11th International Day of Yoga with a series of activities promoting wellness, sustainability, and community service at the CBI Academy in Ghaziabad. According to a release, CBI celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga today, i.e. 21.06.2025. Led by the Director, CBI, Praveen Sood, senior officers and personnel of all ranks of CBI enthusiastically participated in a collective Yoga session, held at CBI Academy in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. On the occasion, a dedicated Yoga Session conducted by experts was held and the participants engaged in various Yoga Asanas, Pranayama, and Meditation techniques to experience the rejuvenating effects of Yoga. With the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' this year's observance of Yoga Day highlights Yoga's vital role in promoting holistic well-being and environmental harmony. A plantation drive was also organised at CBI Academy in which more than 300 saplings of fruit trees were planted by officers and staff of CBI. Blood donation camp was also organised in which trainees, staff and family members of CBI staff donated over 80 units of blood. Following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, the International Day of Yoga has been celebrated across the world annually on 21st June, since 2015. It is celebrated with the aim of spreading awareness about the multiple benefits of Yoga and inspiring individuals to adopt a healthy lifestyle. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'Lack of Cooperation from UPPSC': CBI warns of closing probe into APS 2010 recruitment
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has warned of closing its inquiry into alleged irregularities in the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission's (UPPSC) additional private secretary (APS) 2010 recruitment, citing prolonged non-cooperation from the commission. In a letter dated May 26 to Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, CBI director Praveen Sood said the commission had failed to provide necessary permissions and documents despite repeated requests. He stated that if no progress is made within 30 days, the agency may have to consider closing the investigation due to a lack of required support. The CBI initiated the probe following orders from the UP government on September 4, 2018, and the Centre on January 15, 2019. The agency found prima facie evidence under the Prevention of Corruption Act against three UPPSC officials, the then system analyst Girish Goyal, section officer Vinod Kumar Singh, and review officer Lal Bahadur Patel. However, the commission has yet to grant sanction to proceed with an investigation against these officials. Letters requesting permission were first sent on August 23, 2021, and again on June 9, 2022. Meanwhile, multiple reminders for related documents, most recently in March, April, and May this year, remain unanswered. While some documents were shared on July 15, 2023, April 21, 2024, and January 1, 2025, the CBI said key records are still awaited. In the absence of these, investigators are unable to proceed further, nor question suspects or candidates. Sood requested the chief secretary to personally intervene and direct the UPPSC chairman to provide the required clearances and complete documentation without further delay. The CBI also said several related matters are pending before the Allahabad high court, and the agency is expected to submit status reports periodically.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Centre extends tenure of CBI director by 1 year
The government has extended the tenure of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood by a year, an order from the appointments committee of cabinet (ACC) said on Wednesday. The government has extended the tenure of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood by a year (PTI) The decision for the extension was taken at the meeting on Monday after a high-powered committee, comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi failed to reach a consensus. 'The appointments committee of the cabinet, based on the recommendations of the committee, has approved the extension in tenure of Praveen Sood, as director CBI for a period of one year beyond April 24, 2025,' the order issued on Wednesday said. The extension is a departure from norm, as the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Act mandates a fixed tenure of two-years for directors of CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). In November 2021, the government brought in an ordinance to amend the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Act as well as the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act to empower it to give three one-year extensions to ED chiefs and the CBI directors if it so desires. The ordinance was subsequently passed by Parliament a month later. Previously, the ordinance was used to give three back-to-back extensions to former ED director Sanjay Kumar Mishra. Sood, a 1986-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Karnataka cadre, was appointed as 34th director of CBI on May 25, 2023. Before his CBI stint, Sood was the director general of police (DGP) in Karnataka. During his tenure, CBI has successfully investigated and finalized several sensitive cases including NEET-UG paper leak, RG Kar hospital rape and murder, cash-for-jobs irregularities involving former railways minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family, Delhi excise policy 2021-22 related irregularities in which former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and deputy CM Manish Sisodia were arrested. Under Sood, the agency also filed a record number of closure reports, officials said. For instance, in 2024, CBI filed closure report in at least 174 cases for lack of evidence. Prior to 2024, CBI's closure reports ranged between 30 and 60 cases every year, including 62 in 2023 and 32 in 2022. Some prominent cases closed last year include a 2017 probe against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel (now with NCP-SP) for alleged irregularities in the leasing of aircraft by National Aviation Corporation of India Ltd (NACIL); a 2017 probe against former Union environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan over diversion of forest land for a steel plant in Jharkhand; a 2017 case against NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy for allegedly causing a loss of ₹ 48 crore to ICICI Bank; and a 2022 case of betting in Indian Premier League's 2019 season. 'The director (Sood) directed all units of the agency last year to scavenge the cases that needed winding up and finalise them at the earliest — by either filing charge sheet(s) or closure report(s). This resulted in the agency disposing of a record 1,467 cases (1,293 charge sheets and 174 closure reports) in 2024,' said an officer, who asked not to be named. Known for his hands-on approach, Sood had supervised investigation of high-profile cases involving high net-worth individuals and matters having inter-state and international ramifications.
