Indian Cybercrime Agency Orders Removal of Three Malicious Loan Apps from Google Play
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has directed Google to remove three loan apps—Horizon Cash Service, Money Score Monitor, and Zelicredit—from the Play Store. These apps were identified as malicious for charging excessive interest rates and harvesting sensitive user data, including Aadhaar details, financial information, contacts, and camera access. The apps were promoted via digital ads, and Google complied with the removal order issued under the Information Technology Act and IT Rules. This follows earlier takedowns of six similar apps in August.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 25 Aug, 04:28 am. Other outlets followed.