Mumtaz Begum and 7 Others Arrested for Investment Fraud
A police case has been filed against eight individuals, including four women, in connection with an investment fraud scheme that promised high returns. Two of the suspects are currently in police custody.
Rajasthan Police Arrest Cyber Fraudsters in Sextortion & Job Scam
Rajasthan Police have arrested several cyber fraudsters in separate operations targeting sextortion and job scams. The police also seized mobile phones used in these crimes, further strengthening their crackdown on cyber fraud.
Gujarat Visa Fraud: Two Arrested for Defrauding Rs 19.80 Lakh
In a major visa fraud case in Gujarat’s Jamnagar district, two individuals and their associates are accused of duping a youth from Vachhoda village, Porbandar taluka, of Rs 19.80 lakh by promising a work visa for the UK.
Odisha Couple Arrested in Rs 1.3 Crore Bank Fraud Case
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha has arrested a couple, Ashirbad Pattnaik and Manogyan Pattnaik, for their alleged involvement in a bank fraud case amounting to Rs 1.3 crore in Bhubaneswar.
Major Rs 658.55 Crore GST Scam Uncovered in Arunachal Pradesh
In a significant breakthrough against tax fraud, the Central GST Itanagar Commissionerate has uncovered a massive Rs 658.55 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) scam involving fraudulent invoices. The scheme, allegedly orchestrated by a firm registered in Arunachal Pradesh, has caused an estimated loss of Rs 99.30 crore to the government exchequer.
Bihar Man Arrested in Attempted Jewellery Shop Robbery in Odisha
A 25-year-old man from Bihar was arrested in connection with an attempted robbery at a jewellery shop in Singiri market, located under the jurisdiction of Aul police on Wednesday.
Assistant Police Inspector Arrested for Rs 2 Lakh Bribe in Nagpur
An Assistant Police Inspector from Nagpur, Pramanand Dadarao Katre, was arrested on Wednesday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh. Katre, who was posted at the Koradi police station, demanded the bribe to avoid taking legal action against an individual involved in a fraudulent Rs 5 crore land deal.
Nigerian Drug Supplier and Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in Hyderabad
In a significant operation by the Hyderabad City Police in collaboration with the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) and local police, three foreign nationals were arrested, including a Nigerian drug supplier, an absconding offender from Guinea, and another Nigerian national found living in India without a valid visa.
Two Arrested with Mephedrone Worth Rs 20.89 Lakh in Ahmedabad
In a major drug bust, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Ahmedabad City Police arrested two men on Wednesday for possessing 209.02 grams of Mephedrone valued at Rs 20.89 lakh.
Itanagar Police Arrest Drug-Peddling Couple with 13.20 Grams of Heroin
In a major success for the ongoing fight against drug trafficking, the Itanagar Police arrested a habitual drug-peddling couple and seized 13.20 grams of heroin from their possession on February 4, 2025.
11 Arrested in Sumit Jandyal’s Murder Case in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested 11 individuals, including two minors, in connection with the murder of Sumit Jandyal, who was killed on January 21 near Jewel Rotary. The authorities quickly launched a special investigation team (SIT) under the leadership of SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh.
Three More Arrested in Hubballi Bar Murder Case
In a significant development, Vidyanagar Police arrested three more individuals in connection with the brutal murder of a 24-year-old youth, Akash Parashuram Valmiki, at a bar in Lanjaraj Nagar last week. The arrested suspects are Shivaraj Nityanand Mishrikoti, Rohan Raju Bilagi, and Vinayak Dundesh Kuppasgoudra, all residents of Anand Nagar, Hubballi. They have been remanded in judicial custody.
4 Arrested for Obstructing Police in Anandnagar, Ahmedabad
In a confrontation on January 6 in Ahmedabad’s Anandnagar area, four individuals were arrested after obstructing police officers conducting a routine patrol. The accused—Abhishek Kumar Pawan Kumar (24), Arjun Kumar Pawan Kumar (21), Sandeep Bukhram Sen (30), and Sunil Kumar Amilal Yadav (35)—were identified as residents of Vejalpur and natives of Haryana.
Ahmedabad Police Solve Two Hospital Burglary Cases, Arrest 2 Suspects
The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has successfully cracked two burglary cases that took place in hospitals over the past two months. Authorities have arrested two suspects who were involved in stealing valuable items from hospitals in the Vadaj and Ramol police station areas.
Udaipur Man Arrested in Rs 1.17 Crore Online Share Trading Fraud
The Central Region cyber police station at Worli recently apprehended a 38-year-old man from Udaipur, Samarth Vijay Sinh, who allegedly cheated individuals out of a total of Rs 1.17 crore through online share trading schemes. The money defrauded in these cases was transferred to multiple bank accounts, including one linked to a company.
Five Interstate Drug Peddlers Arrested in Naharlagun Under Operation Dawn
In a major crackdown under Operation Dawn, the Naharlagun police have arrested five interstate drug peddlers in the last three days, registering three cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The successful operation has yielded significant drug seizures and led to multiple arrests across the region.
Kochi Police Arrest Ananthu Krishnan for Defrauding People with False Promises
In Kochi, police have arrested 26-year-old Ananthu Krishnan for allegedly defrauding people across Kerala of several crores of rupees. Krishnan had been promising customers discounted goods such as scooters, home appliances, and electronics at half price since 2022, claiming that the items were available through CSR funds from major companies.
Renowned Choreographer Jai Kumar Nair Arrested for Rs20 Lakh Fraud
In a dramatic turn of events, well-known choreographer Jai Kumar Nair was arrested at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport while attempting to flee to Dubai. This arrest is tied to allegations that Nair defrauded a woman, Dipti Asija, an imitation jewellery dealer, of Rs 20 lakh.
Gujarat Man Arrested for Cheating Senior Citizen of Rs 17 Lakh in Digital Fraud Scheme
The North Cyber Police arrested Jaidev Dave, a 42-year-old resident of Rajkot, Gujarat, for allegedly defrauding a senior citizen from Borivali out of Rs 17 lakh through a digital fraud scheme.
Moga Thieves Chamkaur Singh and Titu Singh Arrested for Theft
Nakodar Police have apprehended two thieves from Moga, Chamkaur Singh and his brother Titu Singh, on charges of stealing electrical goods from a shop. The duo was arrested following a complaint filed by Charanjit Singh, a shop owner from Mahun Wal village.
Lakhwinder Singh Arrested for Rs 10 Lakh Property Fraud in Ludhiana
Harjot Singh, a resident of Tanndajal village near Ludhiana, has lodged a formal complaint against Lakhwinder Singh from Miherru village in Phagwara, accusing him of defrauding Rs 10 Lakh. The police have registered a case under Section 420 of the IPC for cheating.
Two Vehicle Thieves Arrested in Phagwara, Scooters and Motorcycles Recovered
Phagwara police successfully apprehended two individuals, Neeshu and Nitish, both residents of Shivpuri, Ludhiana, on charges of vehicle theft. The authorities recovered two scooters and four motorcycles that the duo had stolen. Phagwara SP, Rupinder Kaur Bhatti, confirmed the arrests, adding that the suspects were produced before the local judicial magistrate. Following the proceedings, the court sent them to police remand for two days for further investigation.
Uttam Paswan Arrested in Daylight Robbery at Mannapuram Gold Finance
Sambalpur police have successfully arrested Uttam Paswan, the main suspect involved in the daring daylight robbery at the Mannapuram Gold Finance office in Budharaja on January 3. Uttam was apprehended in Guwahati, Assam, where he had been hiding. He is believed to have coordinated the entire heist.
Mohammad Amin Bhat, Aabid Ahmad Bhat Arrested in Kashmir Drug Bust
In a significant drug bust in South Kashmir, two individuals, Mohammad Amin Bhat and Aabid Ahmad Bhat, were arrested in separate operations across Pulwama and Shopian districts.
Amroha Couple Arrested for Strangling Niece to Seize Property
The couple, Lokesh Kumar and Raajiya, have been arrested for allegedly strangling their five-year-old niece, Khushboo, in a bid to seize her family property. Khushboo, who had been living with them after her parents went missing, met her tragic end in Patharkutti village, under Dhanaura Mandi area in Amroha district.
Four Arrested in Madurai Murder, Initially Deemed a Road Accident
In a breakthrough investigation, Madurai district police have arrested four individuals, including a minor, in connection with a murder that was initially believed to be a road accident. The victim, 47-year-old army man Dharmalingam from Ashok Nagar in Thirumangalam, was killed on April 3, 2023, when he was reportedly hit by a van in Vilathikulam.
Woman Arrested for Stealing Rs1.4 Lakh Gold Necklace in Virudhunagar
In a breakthrough, 22-year-old V. Pavithra from Sivakasi has been arrested for stealing a gold necklace worth Rs1.40 lakh from a jewelry shop in Kasukadai Bazaar, Virudhunagar, on Saturday.
Thieves Kallu Kumar, Radhekrishna Kumar, Arrested in Rajpur Robbery
On Tuesday, police in Rajpur PS arrested four individuals from Saithua village for allegedly stealing a submersible motor, wire, and fan from a poultry farm in Tiara village. The authorities, under the leadership of SP Shubham Arya, managed to recover the stolen items along with a country-made pistol, a cartridge, and an empty shell from the thieves.
P.K. Shahul Hameed, P.P. Athul Arrested with MDMA in Kunnamangalam
On Wednesday, February 5, the Anti-Narcotics Squad arrested two young men, P.K. Shahul Hameed (28) and P.P. Athul (28), in Kunnamangalam during a surprise inspection. The duo was found in possession of 28.13 grams of MDMA at a lodge, where they were reportedly planning to resell the smuggled drug, which they had brought from Bengaluru.
Arif Khan and Firoz Sheikh Arrested for Robbing Shops in Mumbai
Two men were arrested by Mumbai police for allegedly breaking into homes and shops across the city to steal cash and valuables to fund their drug addiction. The suspects, identified as Arif alias Rauf Salimulla Khan (35) and Firoz Farman Ahmed Sheikh (32), were tracked down following a series of break-ins, including a robbery in Nagpada early Friday morning where they made off with cash and valuables worth Rs 1.3 lakh.
Prakash Naval, Satish Naval, and Shivam Jha Arrested in Rs 10.79 Lakh Cyber Fraud
The Ballabgarh cyber crime police arrested three individuals in connection to an online fraud that amounted to Rs 10.79 lakh. The fraudulent activity took place around three months ago via a task on the Telegram app.
Rajesh Arrested in Hyderabad for Rs 1 Crore Gold Trading Scam
On Sunday, the Hyderabad City Police arrested the mastermind behind a fraudulent gold trading scheme that deceived nearly 500 people out of up to Rs 1 crore. The accused, Rajesh, had set up an office in Habsiguda, Hyderabad, and promised investors large returns on their money. Each victim invested around Rs 5 lakh, believing their investment would double within five months.
Fake Passport Scam Busted: Nine Arrested Including Suspended Talati-Mantri
In a joint operation, the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Dwarka district police dismantled a major fake passport scam, arresting nine individuals, including a suspended Talati-Mantri, involved in the fraudulent scheme. The accused were manipulating official birth records to generate fake birth certificates, helping individuals apply for UK visas.
Gujarat ATS Busts Largest MD Drug Factory, Arrests Amit Chaturvedi and Sanyal Bane
The Gujarat ATS has successfully dismantled a massive mephedrone (MD) manufacturing operation in Bhopal, arresting Amit Chaturvedi (57) from Bhopal and Sanyal Bane (40) from Nashik. The duo was running the operation under the guise of a legitimate manufacturing unit at the Bagroda Industrial Estate.
Vicky Lyngdoh and Ricky Kharsyntiew Arrested in Assam Drug Bust
In a significant drug bust, Vicky Lyngdoh and Ricky Kharsyntiew, both 24 years old, were arrested by the Sonapur Police Station team during a nighttime operation in Sonapur, Assam. The police seized 12 grams of heroin, which was found sealed in a box at the time of the arrest.
Hazarat Ali Arrested in Guwahati with Drugs, Links to Criminal Activities Unveiled
In a shocking development, Hazarat Ali, also known as Huzur Ali, a man who had recently returned from the Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca, was arrested by Guwahati City Police today after being caught with drugs in his possession. The police team intercepted an XUV vehicle (AS 01 FT 5586) at Tetelia near Jalukbari on NH27 in Guwahati, where they recovered 12.45 grams of drugs and a large amount of cash.
Heroin Seized, Drug Peddler Arrested in Assam’s Sootea Area
In a significant drug bust, a joint team led by the Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) of Biswanath and the Sootea Police arrested a drug peddler on NH15 at Nagsankar this evening. The suspect, identified as Joon Ali, was found in possession of 39 grams of heroin.
