Bhakti Khandarkar Arrested in Mhada Flat Scam
Mumbai Police have arrested a woman accused of cheating an investor of Rs25 lakh by falsely promising affordable flats under the Mhada housing scheme. The accused, identified as Bhakti Akshay Khandarkar (42), was already lodged in Byculla Women’s Jail in connection with another cheating case when police traced her involvement in this fraud.
Delhi Police Bust Loan Fraud Gang Posing as Govt Officers
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested three men for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated loan fraud by impersonating senior government officials and submitting forged documents to financial institutions, officials said on Thursday.
Amol Chopra, Saksham Khandelwal Held in Cyber Scam
City police on Thursday busted a cyber financial fraud racket and arrested two men accused of hacking mobile phones and misusing victims’ banking details to make fraudulent online purchases.
Isam Nayak Arrested With 638 Kg Ganja in Thane
The Crime Branch Unit of Thane City Police has arrested a man involved in the inter-state smuggling of narcotic substances, seizing a massive consignment of ganja worth over Rs2.14 crore.
Amruddin Sheikh Held With Fake Rs500 Notes in Dadar
The Shivaji Park Police have registered an FIR under Section 180 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, following the seizure of counterfeit Indian currency notes from a suspect in Dadar West, Mumbai.
Roomi Jan Arrested for Stealing Rs20,200 in Kulgam
A swift response by Kulgam police led to the arrest of Roomi Jan, suspected of stealing Rs20,200 from a woman at the District Hospital in Kulgam.
Ravi Kumar & Sanjay Patel Nabbed in Dubai Cybercrime Case
Punjab Cyber Cell has successfully dismantled an international cybercrime network operating from Dubai, arresting two suspects from Thane, Maharashtra, in a high-profile operation. The arrests have exposed a multi-crore digital extortion scheme targeting vulnerable Indians.
Wasim Shaikh Arrested in Thane Chain Snatching Case
The Thane Crime Branch (Unit–1) has arrested two habitual chain snatchers and recovered 118 grams of gold jewellery, including seven gold chains valued at Rs14.16 lakh. The main accused has been identified as Wasim Nurmohammed Shaikh (31) of Mumbra-Shilphata, while his accomplice is Yasin Siraj Khamare (22).
Kavita Lokhande Arrested in Thane Railway Theft Case
The Government Railway Police (GRP) has arrested 33-year-old Kavita Satish Lokhande, a resident of Ulhasnagar, for her alleged involvement in a series of thefts at Thane railway station, Maharashtra. Police recovered stolen jewellery worth Rs2.72 lakh from her possession, effectively solving six reported theft cases at the station.
Thane Crime Branch Busts Inter-District Vehicle Theft Gang
The Thane Crime Branch has arrested five members of an inter-district gang and recovered 28 stolen vehicles valued at Rs17.9 lakh, officials said. The joint operation by Crime Branch Unit-2 Bhiwandi and Unit-3 Kalyan helped solve 26 cases registered across Thane, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane rural areas.
Rohan Rajbhar Arrested for Rs15L Bank Fraud in Thane
Thane Police have registered a case against Rohan Rajbhar, a caretaker accused of allegedly siphoning off nearly Rs14.97 lakh from the bank account of a 69-year-old man in Dombivli, Maharashtra, using his mobile phone and digital banking facilities.
Mukesh Pandey, Pallavi Raut Accused in Rs50L Fraud Case
In Thane district, Maharashtra, a businessman was allegedly duped of Rs50 lakh by Mukesh Pandey and Pallavi Raut, residents of Pune, who promised to supply cooking oil of a popular brand at reduced rates, officials said. The incident reportedly took place between August 2020 and May 2021.
Dilip & Vikram Jain Arrested for Rs3 Crore Gold Fraud
LT Marg police have arrested sales executive Dilip Sampatraj Jain (44) and his brother Vikram Sampatraj Jain (44) for allegedly misappropriating 3.5 kg of gold jewellery worth Rs3 crore from their employer, Shri Ambika Gold, a wholesale mangalsutra trader in Kalbadevi, Mumbai. Both were produced before the court and remanded to police custody.
Two Constables, Home Guard Arrested for Robbery in Trichy
In a shocking case of police misconduct, two constables and a home guard were arrested in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, for allegedly assaulting and robbing a motorcyclist of Rs5,000 in June. Trichy Police Commissioner N. Kamini has suspended the constables and dismissed the home guard.
Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest Two in Rs50L Digital Arrest Scam
Mumbai cyber police have arrested two Thane residents, including an autorickshaw driver, in connection with a ‘digital arrest’ fraud that duped a retired bank executive of Rs50 lakh. The accused, Ravi Ambore (35) and Vishwapal Jadhav (37), were apprehended on Tuesday.
Sher Bahadur Karki, Milan Thapa Arrested in Investment Scam
In a major crackdown on financial fraud, Sher Bahadur Karki, Milan Thapa, and three others—including Nepalese nationals Yanjay Ray and Manish, along with Patiala resident Virendra Pal Singh—were arrested for cheating victims via fake trading apps and WhatsApp groups.
Maroof Arrested for Snatching Constable Pinky Pal’s Purse
Police on Thursday arrested Maroof, a resident of Kanghimohal and worker at a slipper factory, for allegedly snatching the purse of female constable Pinky Pal while she was returning home after duty on December 28. The Sisamau police recovered the scooter used in the robbery, Rs 1,400, and the constable’s I-card and Aadhaar card.
Vypeen Accident Kills Two, Rashidul Islam Arrested for Theft
Two young men lost their lives in a road accident in Vypeen, just an hour after New Year celebrations. The deceased were identified as Vaishnav, 21, son of Baiju of Nayarambalam, and Smith, 20, son of Sudhi of Veliyathamparambu.
Valparai Worker B Udhayakumar Arrested for Robbing Woman
Valparai police arrested 49-year-old municipality worker B Udhayakumar for allegedly committing an aggravated robbery targeting a 70-year-old woman in her home. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, and the suspect fled with the gold jewelry the victim was wearing.
Beed Police Arrest Gang for Cheating Car Owners
Beed city police in Maharashtra have cracked a gang accused of duping vehicle owners by pretending to buy their cars, officials confirmed. Two suspects, Guddu Khan Rehmat Khan and Abdul Rajik Abdul Sadik from Amravati district, have been arrested.
Srikakulam Police Seize 90kg Cannabis, Arrest Praphul Kumar
Srikakulam district police have seized approximately 90 kilograms of dry cannabis and arrested one individual during transportation in Ichchapuram, officials said. The arrested person has been identified as Praphul Kumar, a resident of Odisha.
Man Steals Own Mortgaged Van to Avoid Loan Repayment
Barwani police have arrested Vinod Waskale from Malgaon for stealing his own mortgaged pick-up van in the Khetia police station area. The unusual case came to light after CCTV footage revealed Vinod himself taking the vehicle from a location where it had been parked.
Hyberabad EOW Arrests Two in Rs11.79 Cr ITC Fraud
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Cyberabad police has arrested two individuals in connection with a massive Rs11.79 crore fraudulent input tax credit (ITC) scam involving shell companies across eight states.
Agamkuan Police Arrest Six in Robbery, Arms Cases
On Thursday, Parichay Kumar addressed the media, announcing the arrest of six criminals in two separate cases involving robbery and illegal arms possession.
Delhi Police Arrest Two in Rs10 Crore Heroin Bust
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals suspected of being part of an interstate heroin trafficking syndicate, seizing approximately 2.034 kilograms of heroin with an estimated market value of Rs10 crore.
Gorakhpur Teacher Nawal Kishore Arrested for Student Harassment
A government school teacher in Gorakhpur, Nawal Kishore (56), has been arrested on charges of sexually harassing girl students at a primary school, police officials said.
Five Arrested in Gurugram Fake Trading App Scam
Cyber Crime (South) police have arrested five individuals, including four Nepalese nationals, for allegedly cheating people through WhatsApp groups and fake trading applications by promising high returns on stock market and IPO investments.
Gurugram Man Robbed in New Year Dance Partner Scam
A 26-year-old man in Gurugram, who was looking forward to a New Year’s celebration, was allegedly assaulted and robbed after falling victim to a scam that promised a dance partner, police said on Thursday.
Nigerian Tanguy Nguessan, Others Arrested in India Drug Raids
At least four Nigerian nationals have been arrested in India in connection with drug-related offenses following separate anti-narcotics operations carried out between Thursday and late Saturday.
Naushad and Faisal Arrested for Daylight Murder of Nishant Singh
Public outrage erupted in Kushinagar after the daylight murder of 20-year-old Nishant Singh on December 31, leading villagers in the Kasya area to block roads and demand strict action, including police encounters and bulldozer action against the accused.
Poonam and Paramour Arrested for Axe Attack on Husband in Gurugram
The Gurugram police have arrested a woman, Poonam (44), and her paramour, Mankhush (25), for allegedly attacking her husband with an axe-like tool at Khoh village, officials said on Thursday.
Salman Quereshi Arrested for AMU Teacher Rao Danish Ali Murder
Days after Rao Danish Ali, a 45-year-old teacher, was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus while on an evening walk, UP Police arrested a 32-year-old man, Salman Quereshi, for his alleged role in the murder.
Aman Singh and Arvind Singh Arrested in Gahmar Triple Murder Case
two accused in a triple murder case were arrested by Gahmar police on Thursday after sustaining bullet injuries during an encounter. Police recovered two country-made pistols and cartridges from the suspects.
