India has directed Google to remove hundreds of accounts on its Firebase platform after officials found scammers using the service to impersonate banks, distribute malware and steal financial information. The crackdown highlights growing concerns over cyber fraud as criminals exploit widely used digital tools to target India's expanding online payments ecosystem.

BENGALURU, Aug 21 : India has directed Google to shut down hundreds of accounts on its Firebase web development platform after finding a pattern of criminals misusing the service…

Online scams have become one of India's most pressing law enforcement challenges, with Indians losing nearly $2.4 billion in alleged cyber fraud in 2025, according to government…