Mumbai Police Bust Major Human Trafficking Racket Led by Ajit Puri
Last month, the Mumbai Police arrested six individuals involved in a major human trafficking racket that helped at least 80 people migrate illegally to Canada and the US.
Srikakulam Police Solve 17 Burglary Cases, Arrest Two Men
In a major breakthrough, the Kasibugga Police in Srikakulam district have successfully solved a series of burglary cases, arresting Pola Bhaskara Rao (41) from Parvathipuram Manyam district and Muddada Narasinga Rao (34) from Srikakulam district. The two men were apprehended after a thorough investigation into a string of thefts that had plagued the area
Bag Sewania Police Arrest Two for Mobile Phone Theft in Bhopal
On Thursday, Bag Sewania Police in Bhopal arrested two individuals, including a woman, for stealing mobile phones in the city. The suspects, Kamlesh Modi (22) and Kajal Modi (27), both residents of Katni, traveled to Bhopal by train with the intent to steal mobile phones and laptops.
Four Arrested in Connection with Murder of Expatriate Businessman in Kasaragod
In a breakthrough in the murder of expatriate businessman M.C. Abdul Ghafoor Haji (55), four individuals, including a woman suspected of practicing witchcraft, her husband, and two other women, have been arrested by the Kasaragod Police in Kerala. The murder is believed to be linked to the theft of 596 souvereigns of jewelry.
Thiruvalla Police Arrest Man for Using Son to Smuggle Narcotics
On Saturday, Thiruvalla Police arrested Muhammed Shameer (39) for using his 10-year-old son to smuggle narcotics. The police seized 3.78 grams of MDMA from Shameer’s possession during the arrest.
Alappuzha Police Arrest Two for Smuggling Rs 1.5 Crore Worth of Hybrid Ganja
On Wednesday night, Alappuzha Excise Commission officials arrested Christina alias Tasleema Sultan from Chennai and Feroze from Mannancherry for carrying Rs 1.5 crore worth of hybrid ganja. The two were transporting the drugs in a car, which was also seized by the police during the operation.
Ghaziabad Police Unravel Rs 1.01 Crore Gaming App Fraud
The Cyber Crime Police Station of Ghaziabad Police Commissionerate has successfully dismantled an inter-state fraud syndicate that exploited loopholes in the Real11 Gaming App, stealing a massive Rs 1.01 crore.
Fake CRPF Officer Harish Kumar Arrested for Cheating, Fraud in Mathura
The Highway Police in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested Harish Kumar, also known as Saurav Srivastava, for posing as an officer of various armed forces and being involved in cheating, fraud, and exploiting women with false marriage promises.
ICICI Bank Manager Epili Mithun Arrested for Defrauding Rs 45.5 Lakh
The Berhampur police arrested Epili Mithun, the 35-year-old branch manager of ICICI Bank’s Gosani Nuagam branch, on Wednesday in connection with a scam that defrauded customers of approximately Rs 45.5 lakh. Mithun allegedly deceived multiple individuals by promising them high returns through a fake gift card scheme.
Odisha Police Arrest Family for Stealing 50 Idols from Temples
A woman and her three sons were arrested in Odisha on Monday for allegedly stealing around 50 idols from at least nine temples across the state. The arrested individuals have been identified as Nirmala Acharya (62), and her sons Sarada Acharya, Barada Prasad, and Annada Prasad.
Pune Police Arrest Man Posing as Officer for 20 Robberies
The Vishrambaug police have apprehended a criminal who posed as a police officer to rob people. The accused, Jafar Shahajaman Irani (41), is believed to be involved in approximately 20 robberies across Pune and Solapur, according to police reports.
Belagavi Police Arrest Man for Killing Farmer in Khanapur Taluk
Belagavi District Police arrested a man on charges of murdering a 47-year-old farmer from Baloga village in Khanapur taluk. The accused, Basappa Hosatti, a resident of Beedi village, allegedly bludgeoned Shivangouda Patil to death with a stone on Wednesday.
Guntur Police Arrest 7 in Gold Theft Case, Recover Rs5 Crore in Assets
Guntur District Police arrested seven individuals on Saturday in connection with a major gold theft case and recovered 4.8 kg of gold, two motorbikes (a Yamaha and a Hero Honda Pulsar), one car tyre used for storing the gold, and Rs2 lakh in cash. The total value of the seized property is estimated at Rs5 crore. The police were able to solve the case in just six days.
Guntur Police Arrest 10, Including College Principal, in B.Ed Paper Leak
Guntur district police arrested 10 individuals, including a college principal, in connection with the B.Ed question paper leak case. The arrests were made within two days of a case being filed with the Peddakakani police.
Vinay Kumar Upalapu Arrested in Rs 3 Crore Online Fraud Scheme
The city’s crime branch has arrested a 23-year-old man, Vinay Kumar Upalapu, from Andhra Pradesh in connection with a fraudulent online investment scam worth Rs 3 crore. The arrest took place on March 25 in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, and Upalapu was later brought to the city on Friday, according to DCP (Crime) Kundan Kanwaria.
Rahul Tejasingh Arrested in Rs 72.5 Lakh Investment Fraud Scheme
The West Region Cyber Police have arrested Rahul Tejasingh, a Jaipur-based banker, in connection with a Rs 72.5 lakh investment fraud. Tejasingh, a former employee of RBL Bank and currently working at Kotak Bank, is accused of misusing his banking position to steal funds from a customer’s account.
Rajasthan Police Arrest Foreign Nationals with Cocaine Worth Rs 1 Crore
In a significant breakthrough against international drug smuggling, Rajasthan Police arrested two foreign nationals in Jaipur on Thursday, seizing 116 grams of cocaine valued at over Rs 1 crore. Along with the cocaine, authorities recovered 11 mobile phones, a laptop, a motorcycle, and Rs 45,000 in cash from the possession of the accused.
Vijayawada Police Arrest 6 Members of Gang for Stealing 373 Mobile Phones
The Vijayawada Central Crime Station (CCS) police have arrested six members of a notorious burglary gang from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, for stealing 373 mobile phones and accessories, including 271 iPhones, from a warehouse in Enikepadu. The stolen goods, valued at Rs 2.51 crore, were taken from the Ingram Micro India warehouse on February 6.
Punjab Police Arrest Woman Constable with 17.7 gm Heroin in Bathinda
In a shocking development, Punjab Police have arrested a woman police constable, Amandeep Kaur, after she was found carrying 17.7 grams of heroin in Bathinda district. The arrest took place on Wednesday evening, following a tip-off and a joint operation with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF).
Three Arrested in Assam for Trafficking Tiger and Elephant Parts
In a significant crackdown on wildlife trafficking, authorities in Assam’s Nagaon district arrested three individuals for possessing and trafficking tiger and elephant body parts. The joint operation was carried out by the eastern Assam Wildlife Division and Nagaon police on Wednesday, resulting in the seizure of tiger claws, canines, bones, and an elephant tusk.
Azamgarh Police Bust Cyber Fraud Gang, Arrest 7 in Rs 95 Crore Scam
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, Azamgarh police have arrested seven members of an organised cyber fraud gang operating under the guise of an online game called Cricket Buzz. The gang is accused of defrauding victims across multiple states, with approximately Rs 95 crore involved, spanning 208 bank accounts. The police also froze Rs 1 crore and seized goods worth Rs 15 lakh, including 51 mobile phones, four laptops, 42 ATM cards, 13 bank passbooks, 79 SIM cards, four cheque books, and one fibre router.
Four Arrested in Cyber Fraud, Three Bank Managers Involved in Rs 2,000 Accounts Scam
In a major breakthrough, police have arrested four individuals, including three managers from a private bank’s MG Road branch, for their involvement in a large-scale cyber fraud operation. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohit Rathi (25), Mahesh Kumar (27), Vishwkarma Maurya (26), and Hayat (23).
Delhi Police Arrest Cybercriminal Raj Kumar in ‘Like and Share’ Scam
In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, Delhi Police arrested Raj Kumar, a cybercriminal from Sirsa, Haryana, for allegedly orchestrating a widespread ‘like and share’ scam through Telegram. The scam promised high returns for engaging with social media content but left victims financially devastated.
Puttur Police Arrest Three Women for Theft, Recover Gold Jewellery
In a significant arrest, Puttur Town Police on Friday apprehended three women on charges of theft and recovered stolen gold jewellery worth Rs1.02 lakh from their possession.
Notorious Mobile Thief Harsh Ramteke Arrested by Nagpur Police
In a breakthrough operation, Rana Pratap Nagar Police successfully arrested Harsh Ramteke, also known as Ikka, a notorious mobile thief, on March 27. Ramteke, originally from Tiroda, Gondia, had been evading capture by shifting to Nagpur. He was apprehended after a forgotten SIM card from one of his previously stolen mobile phones was found in his pocket.
Pune Police Arrest Four Members of Mobile Theft Gang During Ganesh Visarjan
During the grand Ganesh Visarjan procession in Pune, a large-scale mobile theft operation was uncovered, with over 300 mobile phones being stolen from citizens in the midst of the festive crowds. The thefts were reported at various police stations across the city, including Faraskhana, Vishrambaug, Khadak, and Samarth.
Aakarshan Srisrimal Arrested in Mephedrone Seizure Operations
The authorities apprehended four individuals on Thursday after seizing 61.5 grams of mephedrone, according to officials. Further questioning of the suspects led to the identification and arrest of Aakarshan Srisrimal, who is believed to be the supplier of the drugs. The four accused individuals have been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with an FIR filed by the Indiranagar police station.
Two Arrested in International Drug Racket; Ties to ISI Spy Ring Revealed
The Operation Cell of the UT police recently uncovered an international drug racket with the arrest of two individuals, Akashdeep Singh and Shamsher Singh. The authorities seized 297.40 grams of heroin, valued at nearly Rs 30 lakh, from the suspects.
Salem Police Arrest Woman and Son in Connection with Murder of M. Rajendran
The Salem District Police have arrested a woman, Rani, and her son, Aravind, in connection with the murder of M. Rajendran (65), a nutritionist, on Thursday. Rajendran was found murdered in his home at Sankagiri on March 31.
14th Arrest Made in Murder of History-Sheeter Near Nasiyanur on Salem-Coimbatore Highway
The Chithode police on Thursday arrested Viki alias Vigneswaran (30) from Kitchipalayam in Salem city in connection with the murder of a history-sheeter near Nasiyanur on the Salem-Coimbatore National Highway on March 19.
Imran, Shivam Rajawat, and Ashutosh Arrested in Online Cricket Betting Scam in Kalyanpur
The Kalyanpur police have arrested three individuals in connection with a large-scale online cricket betting scam. The suspects, identified as Imran, Shivam Rajawat from Jalaun district, and Ashutosh alias Satyam Tiwari from Derapur Faridpur in Kanpur Dehat, were apprehended during a raid on a house near Bada Park in Ambedkarpuram, Awas Vikas-3, on Thursday evening.
Jodhpur Gang Arrested for Rs 50 Crore Cryptocurrency Scam Linked to Chinese Cyber Scammers
Four young men were arrested by Jodhpur police on Sunday for allegedly siphoning off Rs 50 crore by converting it into cryptocurrency and transferring it to China in collaboration with Chinese cyber scammers. The group, which opened nearly 35 fake bank accounts, was led by a Class 10 student.
International Gang Arrested for Crypto Fraud, 8 People Held in Rs 11 Lakh Scam
An international gang that defrauded individuals through crypto trading scams has been exposed, leading to the arrest of eight people involved in the fraudulent activities. The gang’s modus operandi included convincing victims to open bank accounts under the pretext of needing them for business purposes. They then used these accounts to conduct illegal transactions, including crypto trading, which involved crores of rupees.
Jodhpur Police Uncover Cyber Fraud Syndicate, 2 Arrested in SIM Card Scam
The West District Police of Jodhpur has uncovered a significant cyber fraud syndicate involved in the fraudulent activation of SIM cards, which were then supplied to cybercriminals for committing financial scams. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, and investigations have revealed that the gang had activated over 300 SIM cards, leading to scams worth approximately Rs50 lakh.
Marriage Invitation Helps Solve Robbery Case in Palghar
A marriage invitation card has played a crucial role in solving a robbery case in Palghar district, Maharashtra, with the victim’s brother found to be one of the culprits, an official confirmed on Thursday.
Bank Manager Madhu Jayakumar Linked to Rs17-Crore Gold Fraud
The District Crime Branch squad investigating the Rs17-crore gold fraud case involving Madhu Jayakumar, a manager at the Bank of Maharashtra, has uncovered that he allegedly used the stolen gold to invest in online trading. Additionally, an employee of a private insurance company is believed to have been involved as a partner in the trade, which was reportedly operated with the help of Jayakumar’s wife.
DRI Mumbai Busts Gold Smuggling Gang, Seizes Rs17 Crore in Smuggled Gold
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mumbai has uncovered an elaborate gold smuggling fraud operation involving a gang that deceived both gold merchants and the DRI itself. The authorities arrested three members of the gang, including a DRI informant, and seized 23 kg of smuggled gold, valued at approximately Rs17 crore.
Dheeraj Choudhary and Shubham Kumar Arrested with Heroin in Jammu
On April 3, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Police apprehended two individuals and seized 27.77 grams of a heroin-like substance during a naka checking operation in R S Pura, Jammu.
Pedala Prabhakar Arrested for Sexual Abuse and Murder in Patamata
The Patamata Police arrested a 35-year-old man, Pedala Prabhakar alias Nathi Shiva, for allegedly sexually abusing and killing a 27-year-old woman on Wednesday.
East Siang Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking, Arrest Two Peddlers
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the East Siang Police in Arunachal Pradesh successfully arrested two drug peddlers and seized 2.317 kg of narcotic substances, including ganja. The operation was part of the police’s ongoing efforts to combat the growing drug menace and work towards a drug-free district.
