Tag: Cybercrime
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iBomma Founder Ravi Held in Movies Piracy Case: What This Means for Digital Piracy Crackdown
Overview of the Case In a surprising development that underscores the ongoing fight against online movie piracy, Hyderabad’s Cyberabad police arrested Immadi Ravi, the founder of the popular streaming umbrella iBomma, late Friday after his arrival from France. Authorities say the arrest is tied to a piracy case that has unsettled the Indian film industry,…
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Kenyan Authorities Arrest Three Nigerians Over Alleged Cyber Fraud
Three Nigerians Arrested in Kenya Over Alleged Cyber Fraud Kenyan police and security agencies have arrested three Nigerian nationals in Mwaliko Estate, Mwea Town, in connection with an alleged cyber fraud syndicate. The arrests, confirmed by local authorities, underscore ongoing efforts to curb cybercrime and protect residents from sophisticated online fraud schemes. Details surrounding the…
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Cyber Fraud Crackdown: Kenya Arrests Nigerian Suspects
Case at a Glance: Nigerian Suspects Held in Mwea Town Kenyan authorities have intensified their fight against cybercrime with the arrest of three Nigerian nationals in Mwaliko Estate, Mwea Town. Reported by local digital outlet Tuko News, the suspects are believed to be linked to a broader cyber fraud syndicate operating within and beyond the…
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Kenyan Authorities Nab Three Nigerians in Major Cyber Fraud Bust
Overview of the Arrests Kenyan investigators have detained three Nigerian nationals in Mwaliko Estate, Mwea Town, in what authorities are calling a major operation against a cyber fraud syndicate. The arrests, confirmed by local law enforcement and first reported by Tuko News, mark a significant development in the ongoing effort to curb cross-border cybercrime that…
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New law targets AI-generated child abuse at the source, watchdog says
New law could tackle AI-generated child abuse at the source, watchdog says A proposed piece of legislation is aimed at giving technology watchdogs and AI developers stronger powers to curb AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) at its source. The move comes as concerns grow about how rapidly AI tools can be used to create…
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Man Arrested in Ireland Over €804,798 Online Fraud Investigation
Ireland Reports Arrest in Major Online Fraud Case A man in his 40s has been arrested as part of a concerted investigation into a criminal organisation accused of carrying out online fraud that totals €804,798. The development underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement and financial institutions to combat sophisticated schemes that exploit digital channels to…
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Man in his 40s Arrested in Major Online Fraud Investigation
Breaking developments in a widening online fraud case A man in his 40s has been arrested as part of an investigation into a criminal organisation accused of orchestrating online fraud totaling €804,798. The arrest marks a significant step in the authorities’ ongoing efforts to dismantle networks that exploit digital channels to commit financial crimes. What…
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Man Arrested in Ireland in €804,798 Online Fraud Probe
Overview of the Case A man in his 40s has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a criminal organisation suspected of orchestrating online fraud that totalled €804,798. Law enforcement officials confirmed the arrest as part of a broader inquiry into sophisticated methods used to siphon funds through online platforms. The development marks…
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State, Petitioners Reach Consensus on Suspended Cybercrime Provisions Ahead of Consolidation
Background: Kenya’s Amended Cybercrime Law Under Review The Milimani High Court is currently overseeing consolidated constitutional challenges to Kenya’s recently amended cybercrime law. The case brings together the State and several petitioners who argue that specific provisions of the law warrant closer constitutional scrutiny. As the proceedings unfold, the court has ordered a period of…
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Kenya Court: Consensus Emerges Over Suspended Cybercrime Provisions Ahead of Consolidation
Overview The Milimani High Court in Nairobi is witnessing a rare moment of agreement as the State and multiple petitioners signal progress toward consensus on the suspended sections of Kenya’s newly amended cybercrime law. The development comes amid ongoing consolidated constitutional challenges that seek to challenge or reinterpret several provisions of the controversial reform. What…