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Security guard used morphed images to portray women as sex workers online

Security guard used morphed images to portray women as sex workers online

According to the police, Singh created over 100 ‘Gmail’ accounts and used these to open thousands of fake Instagram profiles of women who had either ignored his friend requests or refused to engage in conversation

17 June,2025 10:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Jonita on facing cyberflashing: 'Saw d**k pic with my photo in background'

Jonita on facing cyberflashing: 'Saw d**k pic with my photo in background'

Jonita recalled being cyberflashed on Instagram. She described seeing a person post a picture of male genitals with her photo in the background. The person had tagged her in the post and shared it among their Close Friends.

16 June,2025 05:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra sees surge in cybercrime but conviction rates crash

Maharashtra sees surge in cybercrime but conviction rates crash

While Maharashtra is seeing a rise in cybercrime since 2015, convictions lag; cops, experts blame outdated investigation methods, shortage of trained staff, fast-evolving tactics of offenders

09 June,2025 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Why cops can't seem to keep up with cyber criminals

Why cops can't seem to keep up with cyber criminals

While Maharashtra is seeing an exponential rise in cybercrime since 2015, convictions lag; cops, experts blame outdated investigation methods, shortage of trained personnel, fast-evolving tactics of offenders

08 June,2025 11:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma

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