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BlueChip scam: Dubai-based investors fly to lodge complaints in India as Kanpur Police arrest alleged mastermind
BlueChip scam: Dubai-based investors are flying into India to lodge complaints against the alleged mastermind, BlueChip founder Ravindra Nath Soni, who is now under arrest in the custody of Kanpur Police. Here's what happened in the investment scam.
2 min read01:28 AM ISTIRS raises alarm over holiday scams aimed at stealing money and identity information - here's what the agency said
The IRS is warning taxpayers to be cautious of scams this holiday season, highlighting the risks associated with phishing, social media fraud, and identity theft schemes.
2 min read9 Dec 2025Mint Explainer | What was behind the now-on, now-off Sanchar Saathi decisions
The Centre's order last week to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on mobile devices triggered pushback from various quarters. Then, on Wednesday, DoT withdrew the mandatory condition. The core question remains: could the app effectively crack down on digital scams?
5 min read3 Dec 2025India’s crackdown on financial crime set a benchmark, says global watchdog FATF
Financial Action Task Force's latest report showcases India’s success in tracing, freezing, and returning illicit wealth, from massive investment frauds to cryptocurrency-linked scams
2 min read5 Nov 2025OctaFX Ponzi scam: Mastermind Pavel Prozorov arrested in Spain, ED attaches crypto assets worth ₹2,385 crore
The ED has progressed in the OctaFX Ponzi scam and has attached assets worth ₹2,385 crore in connection with the case. Mastermind Paveil Prozorov was arrested in Spain by local authorities.
2 min read17 Oct 2025'Petrol Lobby Is Rich': Gadkari's BIG Statement Amid E20 Fuel Backlash | What's The Full E20 Debate?
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari reacted to the growing concern on social media about ethanol-blended fuel called E20, saying that the petroleum sector is lobbying against this move. ‘Everywhere there are lobbies, there are interests...petrol lobby is very rich,’ he said during an event. Gadkari's statement came amid outrage over the government's decision to blend petrol with 20 per cent ethanol as a national programme — aimed at cutting emissions and raising the income of farmers. Here's what he said and what the backlash was all about!
11 Sep 2025Singapore orders Meta to implement anti-scam measures or face possible fine
SINGAPORE-CRIME/META (PIX):Singapore orders Meta to implement anti-scam measures or face possible fine
1 min read3 Sep 2025Scam call centre: 400 employees of Manchester United sponsor arrested in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian police arrested over 400 individuals in Kuala Lumpur for operating a scam call centre linked to a Singapore fintech firm that sponsors Manchester United. The raid occurred on August 26, and investigations are ongoing.
2 min read29 Aug 2025Bunty Aur Babli Style scam! Delhi con couple cheats aspiring actor of ₹24 Lakh, lands in police net
The con couple reportedly lured their targets through social media platforms on the pretext of giving them roles in popular TV serials and OTT shows.
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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