Sukhvinder & Dimple Kharour Arrested in Rs 3,558 Crore Scam
In a significant crackdown on financial fraud, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Sukhvinder Singh Kharour and Dimple Kharour, the alleged masterminds behind the Rs 3,558 crore ‘cloud particle scam’. The pair were apprehended at Delhi’s IGI Airport while attempting to flee the country. Their detention came after specific intelligence led authorities to act on an active Look Out Circular (LoC), resulting in their arrest.
Suryawanshi Nitin Balaji Arrested for Fraudulent Army Recruitment Scheme
In a major breakthrough against fraudulent Army recruitment activities, the Pune Police, in collaboration with the Military Intelligence (MI) unit of the Army’s Southern Command, arrested Suryawanshi Nitin Balaji for running a deceptive job recruitment scheme. The accused, hailing from Latur district, Maharashtra, was caught near the Southern Command headquarters in Pune on Saturday.
Assam Police Arrest 3 in Multi-Crore Cyber Fraud Linked to RSN Crypto Scheme
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Assam police arrested three individuals on March 1 for their involvement in a large-scale financial fraud. The operation, spearheaded by DySP (DSB), DySP (B), and SI (P) Ishan Jyoti Saikia, was carried out under the supervision of the ASP Headquarters in the Fakirganj Police Station area of South Salmara Mankachar district, with the assistance of Kharuabandha outpost personnel.
Byadagi Man Chandrappa Totad Arrested for Rs 5.8 Lakh Investment Scam
Chandrappa Totad, a 34-year-old resident of Byadagi town, was arrested for defrauding a man of Rs 5.8 lakh through a fraudulent share market investment scheme. The accused initially contacted the victim, Manoj, via WhatsApp, promising returns exceeding 2% per day on share market investments.
Two Cash Logistic Firm Employees Arrested for ATM Robbery
In a shocking case of ATM theft in Meerut, Shubhanshu Sharma (40) and Kapil Kumar (38), both employees of a cash logistics firm, were arrested for allegedly siphoning off Rs 68 lakh from multiple ATMs. The accused, residents of Meerut, were caught after discrepancies in the cash management process came to light.
Andhra Pradesh Police Bust Child Trafficking Ring, 5 Women Arrested
In a significant crackdown on child trafficking in Andhra Pradesh, the NTR district police have arrested five women, including the mastermind behind the racket, Bagalam Sarojini (31), from Vijayawada. The police also rescued three children who were being sold to childless couples for significant sums of money.
Gujarat Official S J Pandya Enforced Premature Retirement Over Rs 18.6 Crore Scam
Five months after Dahod district police arrested S J Pandya, a Class-1 officer of the Gujarat Administrative Services (GAS) and the deputy director of the Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA), the Gujarat government has enforced his premature retirement.
Chennai Cybercrime Arrests Man for Cheating Bank Using Stolen Identity
In a recent cybercrime bust in Chennai, a 37-year-old man, identified as C Raj Kamal from Kancheepuram, was arrested for cheating a private bank by impersonating another person and borrowing Rs 1.5 lakh using a credit card.
Shimla Police Arrest 5 More Associates of Shah Syndicate in Drug Bust
In a major breakthrough, the Shimla police have arrested five more associates of the notorious Shah syndicate, an interstate drug network responsible for trafficking chitta (heroin) across Shimla and northern India. The arrested individuals have been identified as Shekhar Thakur (32), Santosh Kumar (33), Arvind Gupta (32), Abhishek Verma (28), and Manish Thakur (34), all residents of Shimla district.
Two Arrested for Operating Illegal International Telephone Exchange in Noida
In a major crackdown on illegal telecommunications activities, Noida police arrested two individuals for allegedly running an illegal international telephone exchange. The suspects, identified as Shivam Kumar, the manager, and Devki Nandan, the director of the firm, were arrested after a raid at a private firm in Sector 63, Noida, which was found to be operating the unlicensed setup.
Two Arrested for Rs 1.16 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam in Chennai
The Triplicane Cyber Crime Wing police in Chennai have arrested two men involved in a digital scam that defrauded a woman of Rs 1.16 lakh. The incident came to light when Rizwana Begum filed a complaint about being tricked into paying a fine under the threat of a “digital arrest.”
Deepak Bishwal Arrested for Murdering Employer Girish Kumar Rout in Odisha
A tragic incident unfolded in Dhenkanal, Odisha, on the night of February 28, when 21-year-old Deepak Bishwal was arrested for the brutal murder of his 73-year-old employer, Girish Kumar Rout. Bishwal, who worked as a caretaker for Rout in the Rameshwarpur area, admitted to strangling his employer after enduring years of mistreatment and verbal abuse.
Punjab Cybercrime Unit Arrests Vijaypal for Distributing CSAM
Punjab Police’s Cybercrime Division has successfully arrested a man named Vijaypal, a resident of Ramsra in Fazilka, in connection with the illegal transmission and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) via online platforms. The authorities have identified 54 other individuals involved in similar activities.
Mumbai Police Recover Rs 2.07 Crore in Courier Office Theft Case
In a breakthrough, the Mumbai Police have successfully cracked a theft case involving Rs 1.85 crore stolen from a courier service office in Girgaon. The arrest of two individuals led to the recovery of a staggering Rs 2.07 crore, leaving the police surprised and suggesting the possibility of additional thefts from other locations.
Hyderabad Man Arrested for Rs5 Lakh Gold Scam, Victim Duped by False Promise of Discounted Gold
In a significant breakthrough, Hyderabad’s Cybercrime police have arrested a 32-year-old man, Jale Chandra Shekhar Reddy, for allegedly cheating an elderly man out of Rs5 lakh with a fake gold scheme. The accused, a resident of Saroor Nagar in Ranga Reddy district, lured his victim with an offer of gold at a significantly lower price than the market rate.
Two Arrested for Defrauding Thane Gold Trader of Rs1.25 Crore
In a shocking case of financial fraud, the Pydhonie police have registered an FIR against two individuals for allegedly impersonating a gold merchant, an excise officer, and a senior police officer to defraud a businessman of Rs1.25 crore.
Domestic Help Arrested for Stealing Gold Jewelry and Cash in Chandannagar
In a recent development, the Chandannagar police have arrested a woman, Rutuja Rajesh Surushe, for stealing gold jewelry and cash while working as a domestic helper. Surushe, a resident of Vadgaon Sheri near Assembly Church, was found to be involved in two separate theft incidents.
Four Drug Peddlers Arrested in Srinagar and Budgam, Contraband Recovered
In a significant operation, the police in Srinagar and Budgam arrested four individuals involved in drug peddling and recovered substantial quantities of contraband. The arrests were made during separate checkpoints on Sunday.
Delhi Police Arrest Three Drug Peddlers, Seize 170g of MDMA Worth Rs 85 Lakh
The Delhi Police have successfully arrested three drug peddlers and seized a total of 170 grams of MDMA, also known as Molly or Ecstasy, with an estimated value of Rs 85 lakh. The accused were involved in supplying drugs in the Mahipalpur area of southwest Delhi.
Mumbai Police Bust Forex Trading Scam Arrest 5 for Fraudulent Call Center Operations
The Chunabhatti police have successfully busted a gang of five individuals operating a bogus call center and defrauding people with fake Forex trading investment schemes. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sohail Rafiq Solanki, Yusuf Yunus Khan, Arbaaz Shahid Shaikh, Gausia Istekhat Shaikh, and Gauri Pramod Kamble.
Mumbai Police Arrest Roshan Bhaskar Dudwadkar in Human Trafficking Case
Mumbai Police arrested Roshan Bhaskar Dudwadkar, a key suspect in a large-scale human trafficking operation, at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Alongside his accomplice Rajesh Panchal, Dudwadkar illegally facilitated the migration of 80 Indian citizens to countries like Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Poland using forged travel documents.
3 UP Men Arrested for Murder of Govt Doctor in Haridwar
Three men from Uttar Pradesh, including two brothers, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a government doctor in Haridwar. The arrests were made following a police encounter on Tuesday night.
Raman Patel Arrested in 40-Year-Old Land Scam Case
The CID (Crime) branch arrested Raman Patel, the owner of Popular Builders, on March 1, 2025, in connection with a land scam case that dates back nearly four decades. Patel was taken into custody at around 9:45 pm after a thorough investigation into the case, which was registered last year at the CID Crime Ahmedabad zone police station.
Six Arrested for Misappropriating Funds for Tablets in Bengal
Six individuals were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly misappropriating funds released by the state government for the purchase of tablets for students. The Kolkata Police arrested two suspects in North Dinajpur’s Chopra, identified as Krishnapada Barman (38) and Sariful Islam, while the East Burdwan Police and Baishnabnagar PS arrested four others in Malda — Rocky Sk (32), Sraban Sarkar (24), Jamal Hossain (30), and Pintu Sk (25).
Nine More Arrested in Shimla’s MISSION CLEAN Crackdown on Shahi Mahatma Gang
As part of the ongoing MISSION CLEAN initiative, Shimla police have arrested nine more members of the notorious Shahi Mahatma gang, which has been deeply involved in drug trafficking in the region. The accused have been identified as Balwan Singh, Pushkar Chauhan, Vivek Kumar, Anshul Negi, Vikash Kumar, Ajay Kumar, Anuj Chauhan, Abhishek, and Harshit Chauhan, hailing from various villages in Shimla district.
Suman Sonar Arrested in Goa’s New Year’s Eve Murder of Tourist
In a significant development in the murder of Bhola Ravi Teja, a tourist from Andhra Pradesh, the Calangute police have arrested Suman Sonar, a 28-year-old staff member at the popular Marina beach shack in Calangute. The murder occurred on New Year’s Eve, and Sonar’s arrest brings the total number of suspects to five, with more arrests not ruled out.
Rakesh Patil & Sachin Patil Arrested in Digital Scam Involving Rs1 Crore Fraud
The Cyber Crime Police have arrested two more individuals, Rakesh Patil and Sachin Patil, involved in a digital scam that defrauded a 68-year-old woman of Rs1 crore. The arrests bring the total number of accused in this case to seven. Both Rakesh and Sachin, residents of Raigad, Maharashtra, were taken into custody on February 26, 2025, following an investigation that linked them to a hawala network and mule bank accounts used for transferring the stolen funds.
Ranbir Singh and Vinay Sharma Arrested with Heroin in UT
Two individuals were apprehended by the UT Police for possessing illegal drugs, including heroin and banned vials, in the city.
Disabled Man Poses as IAS Officer, Arrested in Mohali
A disabled man from Rajasthan, identified as Pawan Kumar, was arrested in Mohali, Punjab, on Monday for allegedly deceiving several individuals with fake job promises while posing as an IAS officer. Kumar, who hails from Hanumangarh in Rajasthan, was apprehended at a hotel where he had been meeting jobseekers. When an argument broke out between him and the victims, the hotel staff became suspicious of his claims and contacted the police.
Rohit Sisodiya Arrested for Selling Stolen Hospital Footage via QR Codes
In a shocking breach of privacy, a simple QR code was all it took for individuals to access stolen CCTV footage of women undergoing gynaecological checkups at a hospital in Rajkot. The footage was illegally obtained after hackers infiltrated the hospital’s CCTV system, with the videos then converted into QR codes and sold for profit.
Berhampur Police Arrest Fake Job Racket Kingpin Asish Mohapatra and Two Accomplices
In a significant breakthrough, Berhampur police arrested three individuals on Monday for allegedly operating a fake job racket that swindled at least 20 job seekers across multiple districts in Odisha. The accused promised government sector employment in exchange for hefty sums, ranging from Rs 3 to 5 lakh per victim.
Odisha EOW Arrests Manas Ranjan Barik and Utkal Das in Iron Ore Scam
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha recently arrested Manas Ranjan Barik, the ex-president, and Utkal Das, the secretary of Gandhamardhan Loading Agency & Transporting Cooperative Society Ltd, for alleged fraud and misappropriation totaling over Rs 35 crore. The two individuals were apprehended in Suakati, Keonjhar district.
Nepalese Drug Trafficker Bhaksu Kami Arrested in Major Cannabis Bust
In a major breakthrough, the Beta-2 police station and the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Meerut jointly arrested three individuals involved in a large-scale drug trafficking operation on Thursday. The arrested include Bhaksu Kami alias Bagsur Kami, a Nepalese national, along with Dheeraj Singh Samant and his aunt, Tulsi Devi.
Rakesh Singh Arrested After 19 Years on the Run for Drug Smuggling
The Faridabad police on Wednesday arrested Rakesh Singh, alias Rinku, a suspected interstate drug dealer who had been on the run for 19 years. Singh was apprehended in Ambala, where he had been living under a new identity and working as an auto rickshaw driver after evading authorities for nearly two decades.