Subhash M Varghese Held for Overseas Job Scam
A 48-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly duping multiple people with promises of overseas jobs. The accused, Subhash M Varghese, a resident of Mattappilly, was running a fraudulent operation under the guise of a firm named Lambromellon, located at Kadamattom near Kolenchery.
Banshi Lal Prem Kumar Held in Rs14L Cyber Scam
Two young men have been arrested for allegedly cheating a retired government employee of Rs14 lakh by posing as cybercrime officials and threatening him with a fake digital arrest, Delhi Police said on Tuesday.
RMP Doctor 2 Others Held in Gurugram Fraud Case
Three individuals, including a registered medical practitioner (RMP) doctor and a property dealer, have been arrested in connection with a digital arrest fraud case that involved threats of legal action under money laundering laws, Gurugram police said on Tuesday.
Kundan Kumar 2 Others Held in Patna Cyber Fraud
Cybercriminals in Bihar are getting bolder and more creative. In a recent case, a group of fraudsters posing as ‘call boys’ and spiritual healers was busted by Patna Police for running an elaborate online scam.
Som Prakash Gupta Arrested for Fake Passport Scam in Mumbai
Mumbai Police, in a joint operation with Bhabua Police, arrested Som Prakash Gupta, a resident of Kukuradh village in Kaimur district, Bihar, for allegedly running a fake passport racket.
Krishnamohan Reddy Arrest Rekindles Monica Bedi Fake Passport Scam
The notorious fake passport scandal involving film actress Monica Bedi has once again come under the spotlight following the arrest of Jagan’s OSD Krishnamohan Reddy in a liquor scam.
Rajasthan Man Arrested for Rs 59 Lakh Cyber Fraud on Elderly Woman
A 24-year-old man, Mukesh Chaudhary, was arrested from Nagaur district in Rajasthan in connection with a fraud case involving Rs 59 lakh reported by a senior citizen to the city police crime branch.
Employee Arrested for Stealing CPUs and Hard Disks Worth Rs2.48 Lakh
Police arrested an employee of an examination centre for allegedly stealing CPUs and hard disks valued at Rs2.48 lakh on Tuesday. The accused, Nitesh Sahu, was also found to have sold some of the stolen accessories to another person, who was subsequently arrested.
Mohammad Aftab Alam Arrested with 3 Kg Charas in Thane
The Thane Crime Branch arrested Mohammad Aftab Alam (34), a resident of Bihar, for allegedly possessing over 3 kilograms of charas valued at more than Rs30 lakh.
Laxman Kakade Arrested After 14 Years in Murder Case
After 14 years on the run, the Central Unit of the Crime Branch has arrested Laxman Gangadhar Kakade (36), a truck cleaner accused of murdering his colleague in 2011 over a Rs1,000 dispute. He was nabbed from Khed in Pune district and handed over to the APMC Police for further legal action.
Suraj Dahiya Held in Rs2 Crore Cyber-Crypto Scam
Maharashtra Nodal Cyber Police have arrested Suraj Surender Dahiya (27), a cryptocurrency trader from Sonipat, Haryana, in connection with a high-profile Rs2 crore cyber fraud involving fake WhatsApp impersonation and sophisticated money laundering.
Kuldeep Singh Monu Held in Rs25 Lakh Digital Fraud Case
Two men from Sirsa, Haryana — identified as Kuldeep Singh (25) and Monu (36) — were arrested in connection with a digital arrest fraud targeting a senior citizen woman from Salt Lake, Kolkata. The fraud, which occurred in November last year, resulted in the victim losing nearly Rs25 lakh, police said on Wednesday.
Khushbu Arrested for Rs2.9 Crore International Digital Arrest Scam
Gurugram Cyber Police have arrested Khushbu, a 24-year-old woman from Surat, at Delhi’s IGI Airport for her alleged involvement in an international cyber scam defrauding an elderly Gurugram woman of Rs2.9 crore. Khushbu is accused of working at Mango Park, a Cambodia-based call centre run by a Chinese syndicate, which used deceptive digital arrest tactics.
Hanif Pathan Arrested for Embezzling Cars via Rental Scam in Bhopal
A fresh case of embezzlement involving multiple cars being mortgaged has been registered at Bhanwarkuan police station against Hanif Pathan. Pathan was recently arrested by Pardeshipura police for allegedly cheating people by renting out cars through the Zoom app and illegally mortgaging them.
Khark Singh 3 Others Nabbed in Indore Gold Theft Case
Indore Police have arrested four members of the notorious Kharkiya Gang, including its leader Khark Singh alias Kharkiya, in a major crackdown on a series of residential thefts across the city. The gang, active in areas like Tejaji Nagar, Rajendra Nagar, and Aerodrome, primarily targeted unoccupied homes, police said.
Siddharth Malviya Arrested in Rs50 Lakh EV Scam
Police have arrested Siddharth Malviya, a 26-year-old man accused of orchestrating a fraudulent online investment scam involving fake electric vehicle (EV) charging station projects. His company, DART-EV, allegedly lured victims with the promise of high returns and has defrauded people of up to Rs50 lakh.
Amit Gautam, 5 Others Held in RsLakh Online Betting Racket
In a major crackdown on illegal gambling, six individuals were arrested by the Lasudia police on charges of operating a high-stakes online betting racket from a rented flat in the city. The arrests were made during a raid conducted on the basis of a tip-off.
Rohit Raikwar Held for Killing Indore Cloth Merchant
In a swift breakthrough, Rohit Raikwar, a resident of Devguradia, was arrested for the murder of cloth merchant Sachin Chopra in Indore’s Kalani Nagar area over a gold investment dispute.
Shubham Awasthi Booked for Fake Medical Degree Scam in Jabalpur
Just days after a fake cardiologist scandal shook Damoh in Madhya Pradesh, a new case has surfaced in Jabalpur involving Shubham Awasthi, a 40-year-old former BJP district medical cell co-convener. Awasthi has been booked for cheating after allegedly practicing at Seth Govind Das District Hospital using a fake Ayush degree.
Jabalpur Police Arrest 6 in Fake Currency Racket Including BBA Student
Jabalpur police cracked down on a major fake currency racket, arresting six individuals, including a BBA student, for allegedly printing and distributing counterfeit notes. The authorities seized fake currency worth Rs18 lakh, though the total counterfeit notes produced are estimated to be worth crores.
Sarpanch Gopichand Kol Principal Jinesh Kumar Jain Arrested for Bribery
Lokayukta police arrested two individuals in separate bribery cases in Jabalpur. The accused include Gopichand Kol, sarpanch of Dudi gram panchayat, and Jinesh Kumar Jain, cluster principal of Government High School Mohas, Bargi.
Jabalpur Paddy Procurement Scam 22 Officials Booked in Rs 5.21 Crore Fraud
A major paddy procurement scam involving Rs 5.21 crore has been unearthed in Jabalpur, revealing the disappearance of 2,268 metric tonnes of paddy across five procurement centres. Authorities have filed cases against 22 individuals in connection with the irregularities.
Gang Leader Rahul Gupta Held in House Theft Case
A joint operation by the Crime Branch, Surveillance Cell (DCP North), and Jankipuram Police led to the arrest of four individuals involved in multiple house thefts. Among those arrested was the gang’s leader, Rahul Gupta.Read more
Rukaiya Shaikh Held in Mumbai Blue Moon Spa Sex Racket
Just days after the Solistic Sky Spa racket in Sakinaka was exposed, MIDC Police have busted another prostitution ring—this time at Blue Moon Spa in Andheri’s Gaondevi Marol area.
Balaji Khadeema Held in Rs75 Lakh Bengaluru Theft Spree
What began as ragpicking on Bengaluru streets turned into a 22-year crime career for Balaji alias Khadeema Prakash (43). The resident of Yadavanahalli near Attibele has been arrested by Madiwala Police for committing 133 house thefts, recovering stolen items worth over Rs75 lakh, including 779 grams of gold, 100 grams of silver, and two two-wheelers.
Mohammad Rafiq, Niranjan Gaur Held in Rs1.5 Cr Heist
In a swift breakthrough, Jharkhand Police recovered gold jewellery worth Rs1.5 crore looted from a gold trader in East Singhbhum within 18 hours of the crime. The daring robbery occurred on Monday evening in Chakulia, targeting local jeweller Arun Nandi, also known as Khokan Nandi, the owner of Prapti Jewellers near Birsa Chowk.
Three Arrested in Sribhumi with Rs 6 Crore Heroin Bust
Sribhumi police conducted a major drug bust in Nilambazar on Tuesday, seizing 870 grams of suspected heroin valued at approximately Rs 6 crore and arresting three individuals linked to the case. The operation, led by Sribhumi SP Partha Pratim Das, targeted a vehicle allegedly operated by a private telecom company.
Agartala Police Arrest Rafiqulla Khan, Faizal Ahmed in 6kg Ganja Seizure
In a coordinated operation on Wednesday, the Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended two suspected drug traffickers at Agartala Railway Station, recovering over 6 kilograms of dry cannabis.
Guwahati Police Arrest Amin Ali, Rejakul Ali & Pinku Ali in Heroin Bust
In a strong move against drug trafficking, Guwahati police successfully arrested three individuals involved in heroin peddling during coordinated raids across the city. Significant quantities of heroin were seized in these operations.
Sharad Saraf, 4 Others Held in Rs1.11 Cr Cyber Scam
In a swift operation, the Cyber Crime Unit of Pimpri Chinchwad Police arrested five individuals in just 24 hours for allegedly defrauding an engineer of Rs1.11 crore through a fraudulent online investment scheme.
Indore Crime Branch Arrests Khalid & Nadeem in MD Drug Bust
The Indore Police Crime Branch arrested two men from Mandsaur on Saturday and seized 151 grams of MD drugs worth over Rs 1.5 crore in the international market, officials said.
Vijay Rahangdale Arrested with Drugs Worth Rs 2 Lakh in Police Crackdown
In a significant crackdown under the NDPS Act, the city police arrested Vijay Rahangdale, a notorious criminal and former murder accused, and seized drugs and goods worth over Rs 2 lakh. The operation took place early Tuesday near Shastri Nagar NIT Ground, Wathoda T-Point, based on a tip-off received by the NDPS squad supervised by DCP Rahul Maknikar.
Arpan Goswami Arrested in Nagpur with 42g Mephedrone Worth Rs 3 Lakh
In a major crackdown on an inter-city synthetic drug racket, the Nagpur Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Squad seized 42 grams of mephedrone (MD) along with assets valued at Rs 3.06 lakh on Friday. The operation exposed a drug supply chain funneling contraband from Mumbai to Bhandara.
Nagpur Police Arrest Mohammad Atiq Two Others in Bike Theft Case
The Crime Branch of Nagpur Police has successfully apprehended three bike thieves and detained a minor following a series of vehicle thefts across the city. The operation led to the recovery of 10 stolen two-wheelers valued at nearly Rs4.8 lakh.
Six Arrested in Amberpet Online Satta Betting Racket Bust
The Commissioner’s Task Force, Central Zone Team, working with Amberpet Police Station, busted an organized online Satta betting racket at a rented flat in Bathakammakunta, Bagh Amberpet. Six individuals involved in the illegal betting operation were arrested.
Bachupally Police Arrest Prathipati Prem Chandu with Rs 15 Lakh Fake Currency
The Bachupally Police successfully apprehended Prathipati Prem Chandu, a resident of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, for circulating counterfeit currency in Hyderabad. Police seized counterfeit currency worth Rs 15 lakh from his possession during the arrest.
Virendra Arrested in Double Murder Case After Police Encounter
A man named Virendra, wanted in connection with the double murder of Gudia Devi (45) and Gorelal (42), was arrested early Wednesday morning following a police encounter, officials confirmed.
Pinku Roy Arrested in Human Trafficking Case from Old Goa
In a joint operation, the Old Goa Police and the Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Kalimpong arrested Pinku Roy, a man wanted in a human trafficking case, from a restaurant in Old Goa on Sunday.
Delhi Police Arrest 3 Cybercriminals from Jamtara in Rs10.8 Lakh Scam
Delhi Police have arrested three cybercriminals from Jamtara, Jharkhand, who duped a Delhi resident of Rs10.8 lakh by impersonating bank credit card officials. The accused tricked the victim, K.C. Barthwal, with a fake call about an alleged debit transaction.
Chargesheet Filed Against Ramez Uddin Ahmed in Rs 105-Crore SCERT Scam
The Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell has filed a comprehensive 1,468-page chargesheet against two more accused in the Rs 105-crore scam linked to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), spanning 2017 to 2020.