cybercrime
Azerbaijan Detains Suspects in Cyber Fraud Scheme
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has detained eight individuals suspected of aiding cybercriminal groups operating from abroad.
Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry Cracks Down on Illegal Online Betting via 1xBet and MostBet
In Baku, a group that organized illegal gambling through banned platforms was detained. The turnover amounted to 10 million manats.
Azerbaijan Exposes Cyber Network Extorting Money via WhatsApp
Azerbaijan's State Security Service identified members of an international cybercrime network that used fake WhatsApp accounts to extort money from government officials and company employees.
Russian Digital Ministry Proposes Mechanism to Recover Funds from Fraudsters
Russia's Ministry of Digital Development has unveiled a draft doctrine on combating cybercrime, introducing a 'reverse recovery' mechanism that allows banks to return money to fraud victims by debiting sums from perpetrators' accounts.
Cyber Police Detain Individuals Who Blackmailed Women Using AI
Azerbaijan's cyber police arrested two suspects who used AI to deface women's photos and demanded money for their removal.
Azerbaijan Exposes Financial Pyramid Scheme
A virtual financial pyramid scheme called Any Unboxing, operating as a Ponzi scheme, has been uncovered in Azerbaijan, affecting over 300 people.
Cyber Police Detain Organizers of Illegal Gambling
The Main Department for Combating Cybercrime conducted an operation against individuals who organized illegal online gambling in Azerbaijan.