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J&K Grapples with Economic Crime Wave: Economic Offence Cases Jump by 48 in Two Years, NCRB Report

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J&K Grapples with Economic Crime Wave: Economic Offence Cases Jump by 48 in Two Years, NCRB Report

J&K has witnessed a significant rise in the economic offence cases in 2022 as compared to previous years, the data of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has suggested. The Union Territory (UT) witnessed registration of 976 cases under such crimes in 2022. The number was 669 in 2021 and 611 in 2020. The UT in 2019 had witnessed 621 cases under the category. As per the data, while 62 cases were registered under criminal breach of trust under Sections 406 to 409 of the IPC, at least two cases…

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Enforcement Directorate arrests Ex-J&K Minister Lal Singh in Money Laundering Case

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Enforcement Directorate arrests Ex-J&K Minister Lal Singh in Money Laundering Case

Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Lal Singh was arrested by probe agency ED hours after an anti-corruption court dismissed his anticipatory bail application in a money laundering case. Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Lal Singh was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate here on Tuesday, hours after an anti-corruption court dismissed his anticipatory bail application in a money laundering case, officials said. Singh was under investigation by the federal agency as part of the case lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against an educational trust run by his…

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The Most Common Internet Scams and How to Protect Yourself

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The Most Common Internet Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Guarding Against Dangerous Internet Scams: Your Shield Against Cyber Deception By: Javid Amin In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of the internet, an array of risks and dangers lurk, with internet scams being one of the most prevalent and insidious threats. Scammers employ a myriad of cunning tactics to dupe unsuspecting individuals into divulging their personal information or parting with their hard-earned money. Here are some of the most common internet scams that you should be vigilant about: Phishing Scams: These scams are elaborate ruses designed to coax you into…

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