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Criminals using stolen fingerprints to do fraudulent Aadhaar-enabled payment system transactions. Victims discover withdrawals from basic savings accounts in rural areas. CBI and UIDAI investigating.

ABG Shipyard allegedly defrauded a 28-bank consortium of ₹22,842 Cr — the largest bank fraud case in Indian history. CBI filed chargesheet against CMD Rishi Agarwal. ED attaching assets in India and abroad.

SEBI investigation into Adani Group companies following Hindenburg Research short-seller report alleging stock manipulation and accounting irregularities. Supreme Court monitoring the probe.

One of the largest investment frauds in AP history. AgriGold collected deposits from lakhs of investors promising agricultural plots and high returns. Promoter G. Ramakrishna absconded; victims never received plots or refunds. AP government formed a committee to repay victims.

Thousands of small investors cheated by a chit fund scheme promising 24% annual returns in western UP districts. Promoters fled after collecting deposits. EOW filed FIR.

Allegations of insider trading on land around Amaravati capital region before official announcement. Politicians and officials allegedly purchased land at low prices before the site was declared capital.

CBI probe into alleged misappropriation of funds in the AP Skill Development Corporation. Funds meant for skill training of youth allegedly siphoned through shell companies.

CBI probe into fake gaushalas (cow shelters) that claimed government grants for cattle that didn't exist. Hundreds of fake applications submitted in multiple districts.

Fake IT recruitment agencies in Bengaluru collected registration fees from job seekers and issued fake offer letters from top MNCs. Thousands of engineering graduates defrauded.

BPSC teacher recruitment exam paper alleged to have leaked before the exam. Protests by thousands of candidates. CBI arrests in multiple districts. Exam conducted three times amid controversies.

SEBI action against brokers and trading entities for artificial volume creation, circular trading, and pump-and-dump schemes in small-cap stocks. Multiple demat accounts linked.

Former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and husband Deepak Kochhar arrested by CBI for alleged quid pro quo — loans sanctioned to Videocon Group in exchange for business favours to husband's firm NuPower. Trial ongoing.

Fake websites and agents selling Char Dham Yatra registrations, helicopter bookings, and darshan slots that don't exist. Thousands of pilgrims reach the destination to find fake confirmations.

Fake housing board plot allotment letters circulated in Chennai outskirts. Buyers paid full amounts for plots that were government land or already sold to others. Multiple complainants cheated.

ED and EOW probe into alleged irregularities in coal mining allocations in Chhattisgarh. Royalty collection agency linked to politicians. Multiple arrests including a former minister.

Chinese-linked illegal instant loan apps charging usurious interest and harassing borrowers with morphed photos sent to contacts. ED arrested multiple accused. Hundreds of victims died by suicide.

Chinese-linked illegal loan apps targeted borrowers in Coimbatore. Agents charged up to 1000% annualised interest and harassed borrowers' contacts with morphed photos. Multiple suicides reported.

Multiple coaching institutes in Delhi's exam preparation hubs alleged to have collected crores in fees while providing substandard study material and fake success claim advertising. Student protests erupted after flood deaths.

CBI and ED investigation into alleged irregularities in Delhi's 2021-22 excise policy. Multiple accused including former Deputy CM arrested. Supreme Court is hearing related bail matters.

Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) promoters Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan allegedly siphoned ₹34,000+ Cr from banks and fixed depositors through shell companies. ED arrested both. CBI prosecuting; ED attaching properties across India.

Organised crime rings impersonating CBI, ED, and Income Tax officers via video calls. Victims told they are under 'digital arrest' and pressured into transferring crores. Major busts in UP, Delhi, Gujarat.

Hundreds of companies lured farmers and investors in AP and Telangana into emu farming schemes promising buyback of birds and eggs at fixed prices. Promoters collected crores and vanished. Thousands of small farmers left with emu birds and no buyers.

Widespread fake recruitment fraud promising government and military jobs. Victims paid lakhs for fake appointment letters and verification stamps. Major clusters in Bihar, UP, Rajasthan.

Gang issuing fake insurance policies using forged letterheads of LIC and private insurers. Customers discovered their policies were fake only at claim time. IRDAI and IRDA warned consumers.

Fake institutes and ghost students used to claim minority and SC/ST scholarship funds from the Ministry of Social Justice. CBI arrested officials in multiple states.

Hundreds of WhatsApp/Telegram groups operating fake 'SEBI-registered' investment advisors promising guaranteed stock returns. SEBI issued warning. Estimated ₹1,200 Cr lost in 2024 alone.

Multiple cases across India of land in temple trust names being grabbed by fake trustees. Worshippers cheated via donation drives. CBI and state vigilance involved in multiple states.

Fraudsters call victims claiming their courier contains contraband (drugs, SIM cards, passports). Victims threatened with arrest unless they pay. India's most reported cyber fraud in 2024.

ED and banks investigating Future Group chairman Kishore Biyani for alleged diversion of ₹19,000+ Cr in bank loans. Future Retail collapsed; Amazon-Reliance dispute delayed resolution. Thousands of employees affected.

ED investigating offshore casino operations in Goa for alleged money laundering through gambling chips and shell companies. Foreign nationals linked to the operation.

Multiple self-styled godmen and spiritual organisations charged with collecting crores from followers as 'donations' for promised returns or miracles. ED traced assets of several accused.

Large-scale stamp duty evasion ring involving property registrations in Ahmedabad. Fake stamp papers and undervalued transactions cost the state exchequer crores. Multiple registrars under probe.

Organised gang providing impersonators (solvers) to write competitive entrance exams including NEET and JEE on behalf of paying candidates. CBI traced gang origins to Haryana.

Hyderabad-based Heera Gold company run by Nowhera Shaikh collected crores from investors — mostly Muslim communities — promising Sharia-compliant returns. ED arrested Nowhera Shaikh; assets attached. Investors across India and UAE yet to receive funds.

Alleged rigging of government apple procurement rates and contracts in HP. Fake mandi records and inflated weights reported. HPCA and mandi board officials under probe.

Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) collapsed in 2018 with ₹99,000+ Cr debt, triggering a credit crisis across India's NBFC sector. Government replaced board; SFIO and CBI investigating alleged mismanagement and fraudulent transactions by former executives.

I Monetary Advisory (IMA) run by Mohammed Mansoor Khan collected ₹2,000+ Cr from investors — largely Muslim investors — promising Sharia-compliant returns. Khan fled to Dubai after posting a video claiming threats. SIT arrested him on return. Investors awaiting recovery.

Large-scale fake IPL and concert ticket sales through social media and fake websites. Victims paid thousands for QR codes rejected at stadium gates. Mumbai Police registered multiple FIRs.

CBI probe into alleged misappropriation of central funds under the Jal Jeevan Mission in J&K. Inflated bills, ghost work, and kickbacks alleged. Multiple contractors and officials under probe.

Telegram and WhatsApp groups promising guaranteed stock market tips. Victims added to fake trading apps showing false profits, then asked to pay 'taxes' to withdraw. ₹40 Cr lost.

Jamtara district in Jharkhand became India's first known organised cyber fraud hub. Gangs of youth ran phishing calls impersonating banks and KYC officers, draining accounts across India. Multiple crackdowns by CBI and state police; gangs shifted to other districts.

CBI arrested Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal and wife Anita Goyal for alleged ₹538 Cr bank fraud involving Canara Bank. Jet Airways collapsed in 2019 leaving thousands of employees unpaid. ED attaching assets.

ED probe into illegal land deals in Jharkhand where government land was registered in private names through forged documents. Former CM arrested in connection with land mutation scam.

Organised cyber fraud gang based in Kanpur running call centres to impersonate banks and telecom companies. STF conducted raids and arrested 45 members of the network.

Police Sub-Inspector recruitment exam paper allegedly leaked before the exam. CID arrested a gang that allegedly sold question papers for lakhs. Exam cancelled; thousands of candidates affected.

Chit fund and investment scheme targeting NRIs in Gulf countries and their families in Kerala. Promised high returns; promoters fled with collected funds. Thousands of NRI families affected.

CBI and ED probe into alleged irregularities in Kerala's Life Mission housing project. Foreign NGO donation allegedly used to pay bribes. High Court directed CBI inquiry.

Alleged ₹6,000+ Cr illegal online betting platform linked to Bollywood celebrities and politicians. ED has arrested key accused. Case involves money laundering across multiple countries.

Public complaints and news reports linked singer Mangli Ishwarya and Michael Rowberry to an alleged investment scheme in Hyderabad. Complainants alleged deposits were collected with promises of returns, while the singer publicly denied wrongdoing and counter-complaints were also reported. This tracker entry should rely on linked source reporting for disputed details.

Allegations of misappropriation of state and central relief funds meant for conflict-affected families in Manipur. NGOs allegedly created fake beneficiary lists to claim funds.

Gangs from Mewat region targeting men via fake female profiles on social media. After getting compromising video calls, victims blackmailed for lakhs. Multiple gang members arrested by CBI.

Ghost beneficiaries in the PDS ration system in multiple MP districts. Ration shop owners created fake cards and diverted food grains meant for BPL families. EOW arrested over 200 accused.

Ongoing court proceedings in the historic MP Vyapam scam involving fake candidates, impersonation, and bribes in hundreds of government recruitment exams. CBI investigating thousands of cases.

ED probe into hawala transactions linked to undervalued property registrations in Mumbai suburbs. Builders allegedly used shell companies to route black money into real estate.

Company promised 30-40% annual returns to investors in Mysuru and nearby districts. When payments stopped, victims filed complaints. Promoter absconded with over ₹200 Cr.

Alleged fake investment and job placement scheme run under the 'Nandus' brand in AP and Telangana. Victims claim they were promised high returns and overseas job placements but lost their deposits. Multiple FIRs filed; promoters absconding.

CBI prosecuting politicians and police officials caught on camera allegedly accepting cash bribes in the Narada sting operation. Case involves multiple senior Bengal politicians.

Nationwide NEET-UG medical entrance exam paper allegedly leaked from printing press in Bihar. CBI arrested gang leader. Supreme Court refused to cancel entire exam but ordered probe. Grace marks controversy.

Diamond merchant Nirav Modi and uncle Mehul Choksi allegedly used fraudulent Letters of Undertaking issued by PNB Brady House branch to obtain overseas credit worth ₹13,500 Cr. Both fled India. Nirav Modi arrested in UK; extradition proceedings underway. ED attached assets worth thousands of crores.

Nuh district in Haryana emerged as one of India's largest cyber fraud hubs after Jamtara. Police raided over 300 locations in 2023 and arrested 125+ accused running fake investment, sextortion, and OTP fraud gangs targeting victims across India.

Multiple chit fund companies defrauded lakhs of small investors in Odisha promising high returns. Following the Rose Valley collapse, similar schemes continued operating. SIT formed by state government.

Vigilance Department found that ration cards were issued using SECC data of deceased and migrated persons in Odisha. Middlemen created duplicate cards to illegally draw PDS food grains. Multiple officials arrested.

ED and customs investigating large-scale evasion of onion export bans through misdeclaration of produce as non-onion vegetables. Exporters made crores in illegal profits while domestic prices spiked. Multiple port-based traders under probe.

Victims hired for fake online tasks (liking YouTube videos, rating apps) and paid small amounts initially. Pressured to invest more to 'unlock earnings'. Losses range from thousands to lakhs per victim.

SEBI investigations into alleged manipulation of Indian stock markets through Participatory Notes and offshore derivative instruments. Multiple foreign entities under scrutiny.

PACL Ltd (Pearls Agrotech) collected deposits from 5.85 crore investors across India promising agricultural land allotment and returns. SEBI ordered refund of ₹49,100 Cr. Company unable to refund. Recovery committee formed under Justice RM Lodha.

International organised crime targeting Indian victims via WhatsApp and Telegram. Scammers build relationships over weeks, then lure victims into fake crypto trading platforms.

CBI and ED pursuing multiple cases of large corporate borrowers who took loans from PSU banks and allegedly diverted funds. Total NPAs involving fraud exceed ₹3 lakh crore. Several accused fled abroad.

Fraudsters ran fake online trading platforms promising 3x returns on stock investments. Victims transferred funds to fake platforms controlled by the gang. Pune cyber police arrested 12.

PMC Bank officials allegedly concealed ₹6,500+ Cr in loans given to HDIL (Housing Development Infrastructure Ltd). Depositors unable to withdraw savings. RBI took control. Several senior officials and HDIL promoters arrested.

ED investigating network that laundered drug trafficking proceeds through real estate, transport businesses, and hawala channels in Punjab. Multiple politicians and police officers named.

Organised gangs in Punjab's Doaba region charged ₹15–30 lakh per person for fake Canadian, Australian, and US visas. Thousands of youth stranded at airports or deported. Multiple travel agents arrested by Interpol and Punjab Police.

Multi-level marketing scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands in Hyderabad by promising returns on recruitment. Police arrested multiple agents running QNet pyramid operations.

ED and CBI probing alleged illegal sand and stone mining with political protection in Rajasthan. Mining leases allegedly granted illegally with bribes. Multiple officials arrested.

Rajasthan has seen back-to-back paper leaks — REET, SI recruitment, RAS, and constable exams all compromised. SOG arrested gang leaders who sold papers to thousands of candidates. Chief minister ordered fresh exams; candidates demanding compensation.

Reliance Capital collapsed with ₹40,000+ Cr debt. ED investigating alleged diversion of funds through related-party transactions. NCLT insolvency proceedings ongoing. Fixed depositors and debenture holders unable to recover money.

Rose Valley Group collected deposits from over 50 lakh investors across eastern India promising guaranteed returns. Collapsed in 2016. CBI arrested chairman Gautam Kundu. Recovery process ongoing under court supervision.

Saradha Group collected deposits from lakhs of small investors across Bengal, Odisha, and Assam promising high returns. Collapsed in 2013 leaving investors destitute. CBI probe ongoing; multiple politicians arrested. Supreme Court monitoring recovery.

Organised gangs bribing telecom employees to perform unauthorised SIM swaps. Once SIM is swapped, fraudsters drain bank accounts using intercepted OTPs. Victims across all major cities.

Speak Asia Online enrolled lakhs of members as panelists who paid ₹11,000 to take surveys and earn income. CBI found it was a Ponzi scheme with no real survey business. Millions lost money. CBI filed chargesheets against promoters.

Sri Leathers chit fund company in Telangana collapsed after collecting deposits from thousands of investors in Hyderabad and Nalgonda districts. Victims include salaried employees, auto drivers, and small traders who invested life savings.

ED investigating diamond merchants in Surat for alleged over-invoicing of exports and routing hawala money through diamond trade. Hundreds of crores allegedly laundered.

Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board exams allegedly compromised by paper leak. CBCID arrested candidates and middlemen who paid lakhs for advance question papers.

UP government audit found thousands of madrasas claiming grants for ghost students and non-existent infrastructure. SIT formed; FIRs filed across multiple districts. Central funds for minority education allegedly misappropriated.

Former liquor baron Vijay Mallya fled India in 2016 after Kingfisher Airlines collapsed with ₹9,000+ Cr in bank loans unpaid. UK courts upheld extradition order; legal battle ongoing. ED declared him fugitive economic offender.

ED investigating Vivo India and linked companies for alleged money laundering — routing funds worth ₹62,476 Cr to China through shell companies. Similar probe into Oppo India. Arrests made; assets attached.

BSF and CBI probe into systematic cattle smuggling across Bengal-Bangladesh border. Alleged payments to BSF personnel and political links. Multiple accused arrested.

Supreme Court and CBI probe into illegal appointments in WB government schools. Hundreds paid crores as bribes to get teacher and non-teaching staff jobs. Multiple ministers arrested.

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor allegedly sanctioned loans to defaulting companies in exchange for kickbacks to family-owned entities. Yes Bank collapsed in 2020; RBI imposed moratorium. Rana Kapoor arrested by ED. DHFL, Cox & Kings, and other linked cases ongoing.