Weekly digest

8 Sept–14 Sept 2025

8 Sept–14 Sept 2025: 1 scam alert in this weekly roundup. Top pattern: Courier or parcel scam.

Check a number or link Safety basics

Alerts this week

1

Top patterns

Courier or parcel scam1×
Investment & trading group scam1×

States

Ladakh1

What to watch for

Courier or parcel scam
Real police never demand money over phone or video call. Hang up and call 1930.
Example alert →
Investment & trading group scam
No legitimate broker promises guaranteed returns or runs trading from a chat group.
Example alert →

Highlights

ED Probes Massive Gold Smuggling Op Across LAC In Ladakh, Uncovers Cross-Border Syndicate
The Enforcement Directorate uncovered a cross-border gold smuggling syndicate that trafficked 1,064 kg of gold worth Rs 800 crore across the India-China LAC in Ladakh over two years. The operation involved Chinese nationals, Tibetan residents, and Indian locals from Ladakh. The investigation began after ITBP seized 108 kg gold in July 2024, leading to multiple arrests including a Leh-based couple who recruited local porters.
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