Kannada Actress Ranya Rao Arrested for Alleged Gold Smuggling
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was detained at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on March 3 for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials confiscated 14.8 kg of gold from her after her arrival from Dubai.
Bengaluru Job Scam Fraudsters Pose as R&AW Officials, Arrested
A promising government job offer turned into a costly deception for nearly 30 job seekers in Bengaluru, who fell victim to a massive scam. The fraudsters, posing as senior officials from the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), tricked the victims into paying lakhs for fake government positions. They provided counterfeit appointment letters, official seals, and identity cards to their unsuspecting targets, who believed they had secured well-paying roles as Intelligence Special Officers.
Telangana CID Arrests Four for Rs70 Crore Chit Fund Fraud in Hyderabad
The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested four individuals involved in a massive chit fund scam that defrauded at least 1,300 citizens of Rs70 crore in Hyderabad. The accused, identified as Chavva Kumar (50), Chavva Yadagiri (62), Chavva Chinna Esthari (60), and Chavva Venkatesh (58), were taken into custody on Monday after a complaint was filed by Pasham Venugopal Reddy, a resident of Nallakunta.
Delhi Police Arrest Three in MDMA Drug Bust, Seize Rs85 Lakh Worth of Drugs
Three men were arrested in southwest Delhi with 170 grams of MDMA worth Rs85 lakh. The accused, identified as Mohammad Rahul (23), Mohammad Babul (31), and their associate SK Sabir (36), were apprehended by Delhi Police, who revealed that the gang had connections with foreign nationals.
Kurukshetra Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering His Daughter
The district police in Kurukshetra arrested Lalit Mahto, a migrant from Bihar, on Tuesday for allegedly murdering his seven-year-old daughter by throwing her into the Bhakra-Narwana Canal.
Nine Arrested in Connection with Kidnapping Over Rs4 Crore Investment Fraud
In a dramatic turn of events, nine individuals were arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Sheikh Suleiman Ali, a youth involved in defrauding approximately Rs4 crore from 150 investors in Khaja Sahi under Town Police Station on Thursday.
Three Thieves Arrested in Guwahati with Stolen Mobile Phones and Burglary Tools
A police team from Fatasil Ambari Police Station in Guwahati apprehended three thieves during an operation on March 3. The accused have been identified as Amit Singh, alias Bunty, Jit Deb, alias Bangla, and Rajbul Ali.
Six Arrested in Massive Online Shopping Scam Defrauding RS20 Crore Across India
The Sarthana Police have arrested six individuals involved in a large-scale online shopping scam that defrauded consumers across India. The accused admitted that their fraudulent operation generated monthly profits between Rs5 lakh and Rs7 lakh by offering heavily discounted kitchen and household products, which were never delivered. It is estimated that over 18 months, the scammers collected approximately Rs20 crore.
Well Vision Group MD Arrested for Defrauding Investors of Rs14 Crore in Hyderabad
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Hyderabad Police arrested Kandula Srinivasa Rao, the managing director of Well Vision Group of Companies, on Tuesday for allegedly defrauding over 200 investors of approximately Rs14 crore. He was arrested from his office at KPHB Colony.
Eight Call Centre Employees Arrested in Rs95 Lakh Online Share Trading Scam
The Aishbag Police arrested eight employees of a call centre on Tuesday for their involvement in an online share trading scam that defrauded people across the country by promising hefty returns on investments.
Delhi Police Arrests Staffer Golu for Stealing Rs 6.5 Lakh from Employer
Delhi Police arrested a staffer, Golu alias Goldy (30), for allegedly stealing Rs 6.5 lakh from his employer. The arrest follows an investigation after a theft complaint was lodged at the Naraina Police Station.
Assam Police Arrest Four Drug Peddlers with Heroin Worth Rs 5 Crore
Assam Police successfully arrested four drug peddlers in Sivasagar district on March 4, seizing nearly 1 kg of heroin worth Rs 5 crore. The operation, conducted jointly by the Sivasagar and Golaghat district police, was led by John Das, the Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) of Golaghat.
Rajasthan Youth Arrested for Rs 42 Lakh Fake Investment Scam
A 19-year-old man from Ajmer, Rajasthan, was arrested on Monday for allegedly defrauding over 200 individuals of approximately Rs 42 lakh through a fake investment scheme. The accused, Kashif Mirza, a class 11 student, used social media to lure victims with false promises of substantial profits.
Junior Cashier Omkumar Shukla Arrested for Rs 1.98 Crore Gold Theft
A junior cashier at a jewellery store near Shivranjani Crossroads has been booked for allegedly stealing gold worth Rs 1.98 crore over several months. Omkumar Shukla, who has been employed at Harit Zaveri Jewellers since June 2024, was accused of the theft, and a case was registered by Satellite police on Monday.
Son Jagdeep Thakur Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Father in Kullu
A 55-year-old man, Gyan Chand, was allegedly murdered by his son, Jagdeep Thakur, in Deodhar village near Kullu today. The incident occurred during an argument between the two at around 7:30 AM, where Jagdeep struck his father on the head with a wooden stick, leading to fatal injuries. Gyan Chand bled heavily and died at the scene. After the attack, Jagdeep fled the location.
MC Official Arjun Nishad Arrested for Accepting Rs 2,000 Bribe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested an official from the Health Department of BMC’s E Ward on Friday for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 2,000. The accused, Arjun Ramtirtha Nishad, reportedly sought the bribe in exchange for making changes to a complainant’s birth certificate in Byculla.
Two Inter-State Robbers Arrested in Bhubaneswar ATM Heist
The Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar made significant progress in the ATM robbery case by arresting two inter-state robbers on Tuesday. The suspects, identified as Abdul Haq alias Rustam (36) and Sheikh Mijanur Rehman Mulla alias Raju (45), were arrested in Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) and West Bengal, respectively. With their arrests, the total number of individuals arrested in the case has risen to eight.
Nine Railway Officials Arrested in East Central Railway Paper Leak Scam
In a major crackdown, the CBI has arrested nine railway officials in connection with a Departmental Examination Paper Leak Scam involving the East Central Railway at Mughal Sarai, just ahead of an exam scheduled for March 5. According to authorities, 26 railway officials have now been arrested in total, with investigators seizing Rs 1.17 crore in cash, allegedly collected from candidates in exchange for leaking the examination question papers.
Three Arrested in Thane for Stealing and Selling Stolen Jewellery from Trains
Three individuals, including two jewellers, were arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly stealing jewellery from train passengers and purchasing the stolen valuables, the Government Railway Police (GRP) reported on Tuesday.
Vinay Kamble Arrested in Navi Mumbai for Running Ponzi Scam
MIDC police arrested Vinay Kamble (45), a Kharghar resident, for allegedly operating a Ponzi scam where investors were promised returns of 15% on their investments. Kamble collected approximately Rs 50 lakh from at least 15 investors, including the complainant, Mohammed Shaikh, since August 2024 at his office in Andheri.
ED Arrests Jawahar Lal Shah in Connection with Ponzi Scheme in Bihar
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Patna Zonal Office, arrested Jawahar Lal Shah under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a Ponzi scheme. Shah was presented before the Special PMLA Court in Patna, where he was sent to judicial custody, as confirmed by an official on Wednesday.
Shahid Khan and Dinesh Kumar Phulvani Arrested in Multi-Crore Online Fraud
In a major breakthrough, Kozhikode cyber police have arrested two individuals, Shahid Khan (52) and Dinesh Kumar Phulvani (48), in connection with a multi-crore online financial fraud. The arrests were made in Madhya Pradesh, where the suspects were found to be involved in fraudulent activities using bank accounts to deposit money obtained through illegal means.
Cyber Crime Arrests Youth for Scamming Students with Fake MP Board Papers
A 19-year-old youth, Deepanshu Kori from Chhindwara district, was arrested by the cyber crime branch on Sunday for allegedly scamming high school and intermediate students. Kori had been running Telegram channels that falsely offered leaked question papers from the MP Board, using the board’s official logo and monogram to gain the students’ trust.
Cyber Crime Unit Arrests Two Individuals for Digital Arrest and Investment Fraud in Madhya Pradesh
In a significant operation, the Cyber Crime unit of the Crime Branch arrested two individuals from Madhya Pradesh involved in separate cases of digital arrest and investment fraud.
Three Arrested for Theft in Trikuta Nagar Jammu
Three individuals from Delhi and Madhya Pradesh were arrested today for their involvement in a theft case in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. According to police reports, Ruby Trikha, wife of Lt. Major Sandeep Trikha, filed a complaint on December 16, 2024, regarding the theft of electronic items and other household goods from her residence at House number 129, Sector-1, Trikuta Nagar.
Tejaji Nagar Police Busts Interstate Theft Gang, Arrests Three
Tejaji Nagar police successfully dismantled an interstate gang of thieves and arrested three of its members from the Bagh Tanda area in Dhar district, recovering stolen goods worth Rs 1.21 crore. According to police officials, the accused allegedly confessed to stealing valuable items and cash from various locations in the city.
Indore Crime Branch Arrests Two for Drug Possession, Seizes MD and Ganja
Indore’s Crime Branch arrested two individuals on Monday in separate drug-related cases, seizing 30 grams of banned MD drugs and over 6 kilograms of ganja from their possession.
Jamalpur Police Book Three Travel Agents for Duping Hoshiarpur Residents
The Jamalpur police have registered a case against three travel agents for allegedly duping two residents from Hoshiarpur out of Rs75,000 under the pretext of arranging work visas for Kuwait.
Ludhiana Police Arrest Two Youths with 260g Heroin, Seize Drugs
Ludhiana police arrested two youths, Karan Kalra and Gurmeet Singh, on charges of possessing 260 grams of heroin. The arrest was made by the crime branch team after receiving a tip-off.
Interstate Theft Gang Arrested by MIG Police in Major Bust
The MIG police on Wednesday arrested three members of an interstate gang involved in a series of thefts across various cities and states. The arrest follows a search related to a theft that occurred in the MIG area.
SIM Card FraudTwo Arrested in Kolkata for Activating Cards with Fake Credentials
The Kolkata police on Monday arrested Suvendu Gayen (30), a resident of Picnic Garden Road, and Jitendra Agarwal (43) in connection with a SIM card fraud case. Gayen was apprehended at his office-cum-shop in Tiljala, where the police seized over 1,200 SIM cards, a fingerprint scanner, three mobile phones, and around Rs2 lakh in cash.
Assam Rifles Seize Rs15.4 Crore Heroin, Arrest Thangsuanman in Churachandpur
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Assam Rifles seized 1,518 grams of suspected Heroin No. 4, concealed in 132 soap cases, with an estimated value of approximately Rs15.4 crore, at Thingkangphai Village, Churachandpur district.
Mohali Police Arrest Ankur Vaid for Stealing Rs8 Lakh to Fuel Drug Addiction”
On Tuesday, Mohali police apprehended Ankur Vaid, an unemployed drug addict, who allegedly stole Rs4.5 lakh in Indian currency and foreign currencies worth Rs8 lakh from a computer shop in Phase-7. The currencies included notes from 10 countries, which Vaid intended to sell to support his addiction. The total stolen amount was estimated at Rs8 lakh.
GRP Seizes 35.1 Kg of Cannabis at Guwahati Railway Station
In a significant drug bust on the night of March 4, 2025, the Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered and seized 34 packets of suspected cannabis (ganja), totaling 35.1 kg, from two passengers aboard a train at Guwahati Railway Station.
Assam Police Seize 102 Litres of IMFL and Drugs in Separate Operations
In a series of successful operations on March 4, 2025, the Assam Police carried out two separate raids in Cachar district, leading to the seizure of 102.84 litres of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and heroin. The police also arrested two individuals in connection with these busts.
Two Arrested in Insurance Scam Involving Fake Death Certificate
Sambhal Police have arrested two men, Mohammad Danish and Navijan, in connection with a major insurance scam. The arrests were made after a complaint by Sarvesh, whose husband, Mukesh, died from a kidney ailment. The police allege that the accused fraudulently claimed an insurance payout of Rs 9.9 lakh using a fake death certificate.
Delhi Police Arrest 26-Year-Old for Defrauding Senior Citizens
Delhi Police have arrested Priyesh Giri, a 26-year-old man, for allegedly defrauding multiple senior citizens under the pretense of renewing their health insurance. The arrest follows a complaint from Gurmaith Kainth, a 74-year-old woman, who reported that she was cheated of Rs 95,000 by Giri, who posed as an insurance agent.
Fraud Case Filed Against Retired IAS Officer Ashok Chandra in Land Scam
A fraud case has been filed against retired IAS officer Ashok Chandra and five others following a court order on Sunday, after a land scam involving Rs 87 lakh was uncovered. The case was registered based on a complaint by Harinam, a resident of Karora village in Nagram, who claimed that his family’s land had been fraudulently transferred.
Two Arrested in Rs 1.85 Crore Theft from Real Estate Office in Girgaon
The VP Road Police have arrested Vijay Rajput, 19, and Dhanaji Rajput, 20, in connection with the theft of Rs 1.85 crore from a real estate broker and courier office in Bhoiwada, Girgaon. The police have so far recovered Rs 1.55 crore from the suspects, and are still searching for a third suspect, Hitesh Rajput, 20, who is believed to have played a role in the theft and is currently absconding.
