Saurabh Dwivedi Named Mastermind of Rs 55 Cr Cyber Scam
Patna Police are set to take Saurabh Dwivedi, the alleged kingpin of a massive ATM and cyber fraud racket, on police remand for intensive questioning. Dwivedi, a resident of Nautan in Bettiah area of West Champaran district, is accused of orchestrating a highly organised network that allegedly defrauded victims of more than Rs 55 crore.
Mohit Gogia Property Scam: Rs 12 Cr Fraud at DLF Camellias
Delhi Police have cracked down on a major property scam, arresting key members of a syndicate that allegedly cheated a man of Rs 12 crore by selling a non-existent luxury property at DLF Camellias in Gurugram. The case has exposed an elaborate fraud involving forged bank auction and sale documents.
Murugesh, Two Women Held in Rs 3.4 Cr Online Scam
The Cyber Crime Wing of the Central Crime Branch has arrested three persons, including two women, in connection with a Rs 3.4 crore online investment fraud operated through a fake WhatsApp trading group. A mobile phone used in executing the scam has also been seized.
Zaffar Ahmad Mir Held in Srinagar Online Fraud Case
The Cyber Police Srinagar carried out a raid in the Rajbagh area on Sunday, detaining two individuals in connection with an online fraud case. Officials confirmed that office-related documents and electronic equipment were recovered during the operation.
Sujithra Arrested for Murder of Husband in Erode
The Erode Taluk Police arrested a 20-year-old woman, Sujithra, on Saturday for the death of her husband, Madan Kumar, 21, a construction worker, on December 5. The incident was initially reported as an accidental fall.
Parimala Arrested with Lover for Husband’s Murder
Perundurai police arrested a woman, Parimala, and her lover, Karthikeyan, on Wednesday night in connection with the murder of her husband, Sridhar, and the subsequent disposal of his body.
Preeti’s Husband, In-Laws Arrested in Dowry Death
Two days after 26-year-old Preeti died by suicide due to alleged dowry harassment in Tirupur, her husband and in-laws were arrested on Thursday.
Shaivin Pumbhadiya Arrested in Multi-State Cyber Fraud
Chowk Bazar police have arrested 25-year-old history-sheeter Shaivin Pumbhadiya, who had a Rs 5,000 reward on his head in connection with multiple cyber fraud cases across India.
Krishna Kumar Yadav Arrested in Codeine Cough Syrup Scam
In a major crackdown on the illegal codeine cough syrup trade, Varanasi and Mirzapur police arrested six wanted accused over the weekend, including Krishna Kumar Yadav, who carried a Rs 25,000 reward.
Courier Manager Arrested in Rs90 Lakh Jewellery Theft
The Elephant Gate police arrested Ranjit Kumar, the manager of a parcel company, in connection with the theft of gold and silver jewellery worth nearly Rs90 lakh in Sowcarpet on Saturday.
Sumesh and Roish Uddhin Arrested in Railway Theft
The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Ernakulam arrested two individuals for allegedly stealing laptops and mobile phones from passengers.
Pawan Nikam Arrested in Nashik Loan Fraud Scam
The Nashik city cyber police arrested Pawan Mahadu Nikam in connection with a loan fraud scheme operated via telemarketing. The scam was run from a house in the Shikrewadi area, where victims were charged processing fees for loans that were never disbursed.
K. Arun Arrested in Coimbatore Job Fraud Case
The Coimbatore cybercrime police have arrested K. Arun, 42, from Chinna Chettipalayam in Erode district, on charges of cheating a Coimbatore resident of Rs3.5 lakh.
Three Arrested in Jamtara Cybercrime Gang Bust
The cybercrime police have busted an interstate cybercrime syndicate and arrested three men from Jamtara district, Jharkhand, for duping victims of Rs 1.02 crore across 17 states.
Three Arrested in International Cybercrime Trafficking Racket
The city’s cybercrime police have busted an international human trafficking racket, arresting three men for trafficking over 40 victims to Myanmar. Victims hailed not only from India but also Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Sri Lanka. The operation came to light after a raid on a flat in Penta Homes, Zirakpur, in Punjab’s Mohali district.
Surat Engineer Arrested in Fake Visa Scam
Surat police have busted a fake visa racket, arresting an engineer who allegedly supplied counterfeit visa stickers of the UK, Canada, and other European countries to Delhi-based travel agents.
Tousif Raja, Umang Dudhat Arrested in Rs 1.1 Crore Scam
Surat police have arrested two men in connection with a high-value investment scam in which Dr. Nitin Prabhakar Deshapande lost Rs 1.1 crore. The arrests were made after a year-long investigation that uncovered a prevalent online fraud scheme.
Cyber Crime Parth Gopani Arrested for Online Fraud
The Cyber Crime Unit has arrested Parth Sanjay Gopani (22), the mastermind behind a large-scale online fraud racket, at Lucknow airport. Authorities seized a mobile phone worth Rs 70,000 from him. Gopani, originally from Chogadh village, Bhavnagar, had traveled from Nepal and was planning to flee to Bangkok by flight.
Surat Police Arrest Tenant for Theft of Cash & Jewellery
Surat Katargam police arrested a tenant on Sunday for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery from his landlord’s flat on December 3. Authorities recovered Rs 2.69 lakh in cash and jewellery worth Rs 1 lakh, which the accused had reportedly left hanging in a bag on his motorcycle at a roadside.
Ahmedabad Police Arrest Recruiter in Cyberslavery Case
Ahmedabad cybercrime authorities have arrested Alfaz Memon, marking the seventh arrest in a major cyberslavery racket. Memon, a native of Anand residing in Ahmedabad, recruited Gujarat youths for deployment in Myanmar via Thailand.
Surat Cybercrime Busts Rs 1 Crore Insurance Fraud
The Surat Cybercrime Branch has uncovered a massive online insurance fraud in which a 74-year-old retired LIC officer from the Citylight area was cheated out of Rs 1 crore over a period of 10 years.
Rajasthan Gang Arrested for ATM Cash Theft in Telangana
A seven-member inter-State gang from Rajasthan was arrested by CCS and Kazipet police for stealing cash from Perito ATMs installed at SBI branches in Telangana. The gang used metal sheets and duplicate keys to trap money in ATMs and steal it after customers left, police said.
Bengaluru Man Arrested for Cheating, Sexual Exploitation
Bengaluru police have arrested 29-year-old Shubham Shukla on charges of cheating, theft, and sexual exploitation, following a complaint by a woman he allegedly defrauded of nearly Rs 20 lakh and 200 grams of gold.
Four Arrested with MDMA Near Kilimanoor Junction
Four persons were arrested after police intercepted a luxury car near Kilimanoor junction in Thiruvananthapuram district and recovered synthetic drug MDMA from their possession on Sunday.
Four Arrested in District-Wide Drug Crackdown
The district police arrested four persons in separate incidents while intensifying their crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse, officials said on Sunday.
Six Arrested in Drug Peddling Cases, 7.6 Kg Ganja Seized
The Prohibition and Excise Department arrested six persons in multiple cases of drug peddling on Saturday and seized a total of 7.6 kilograms of ganja, along with MDMA and non-duty-paid liquor.
Ina Volkova Arrested in Korgao DMT Drug Bust
Mapusa: The calm of Korgao village in Pernem taluka has been disrupted as a series of drug-related cases reveal the alarming spread of narcotics into interior, non-touristic areas, particularly Pethechawada.
Bengaluru Drug Units Busted, Prashanth Patil Arrested
In a major anti-drug operation, Maharashtra Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) uncovered three mephedrone manufacturing units in Bengaluru, arresting four people, including Prashanth Yallappa Patil from Belagavi. The seized drugs, both solid and liquid forms, were valued at approximately Rs 55.88 crore.
Om Singh Injured in Police Encounter in Ghazipur
Ghazipur police successfully apprehended a murder suspect, Om Singh, in a dramatic encounter in the Gahmar police station area on Friday night. The operation, part of an ongoing drive against crime, led to the seizure of a country-made .315 bore pistol and an empty cartridge.
Vikram Murder: Akshay, Deepak, Sahil & Suraj Arrested
Panipat police arrested four men allegedly involved in the murder of 40-year-old Vikram from Shastri Colony, Khatik Basti, on Friday night. The arrests followed a brief shootout on Mohali-Babail Road late Saturday evening.
Muslim Ansari Arrested for Rajabazar Fruit Vendor Murder
Kolkata police have arrested Muslim Ansari, suspected of murdering 41-year-old fruit vendor Mehboob Alam in broad daylight at Rajabazar crossing on December 22. The arrest was made six days after the attack, on December 28, at the Birni Police Station compound in Giridih, Jharkhand. The scooty used in the crime was also recovered.
