Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit Busts Major Fraud Network
The Cybercrime Unit of the Hyderabad Police registered 144 cybercrime cases in December 2025, successfully recovering Rs72.36 lakh from fraudulent transactions.
Chhatrapal Sharma Insurance Scam Busted in Noida
At least 13 people were arrested on Tuesday for their alleged role in an insurance fraud racket operated through a fake call centre in Noida’s Sector-63, the Noida Police said.
Jatin Unadkat Arrested in Rs69 Lakh Share Loan Fraud
The Kandivali Police have arrested a man for allegedly cheating a freelance professional of over Rs69 lakh by luring him with the promise of a multi-crore loan against pledged shares for a new business venture. The accused has been identified as Jatin Kumar Unadkat, who is currently in police custody. His sister, Sangeeta Unadkat, named as a co-accused, is absconding, police said.
Kolkata Police Arrest Two in Rs1.8 Cr Digital Arrest Scam
The Kolkata Police have arrested two more individuals in connection with a cyber fraud case in which a resident of Netaji Nagar was allegedly cheated of Rs1.8 crore through a “digital arrest” scam, officials said.
CBI Arrests Vodafone Manager Binu Vidhyadharan
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Binu Vidhyadharan, an area sales manager of Vodafone posted in New Delhi, for allegedly facilitating the fraudulent issuance of bulk SIM cards that were later used by a cyber-criminal gang involved in large-scale phishing operations, officials said on Thursday.
Shailendra Tiwari Arrested in Kanpur Chit Fund Scam
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Lucknow, on Friday arrested a long-absconding accused in connection with a chit fund fraud linked to the Lehgna Web World Company of Kanpur Nagar, officials said.
Shadab “Dumpi” Arrested in Rs 100 Cr BSNL Diesel Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested Shadab alias Dumpi, an aide of the late gangster Mukhtar Ansari, in connection with the high-profile BSNL diesel supply scam, officials said. Dumpi, accused of embezzling Rs 100 crore, had been a fugitive reportedly residing in Dubai before returning to India. Upon arrival from Mumbai, he was taken into custody by Lucknow police and handed over to the ED.
Gomtinagar Police Bust Gang Posing as SOG Officers
The Gomtinagar police have busted a gang that allegedly duped investors by promising high returns and then posing as Special Operations Group (SOG) or crime branch officers to intimidate them.
Priyanka Singh Arrested in Multi-Crore Real Estate Scam
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF), in coordination with Lalitpur police, has arrested Priyanka Singh in connection with a multi-crore real estate scam. Priyanka had been absconding since 2019 and was apprehended from Sahara State, Jankipuram, carrying a Rs50,000 reward for her capture, officials said.
Lucknow Cyber Cell Busts Rs20 Crore Online Scam Racket
The Cyber Crime Cell, Lucknow, on Thursday busted a major online fraud racket involving fake companies and fraudulent bank accounts used to siphon off over Rs20 crore. Three accused, including a deputy branch manager of a private bank, were arrested in connection with the scam.
UP EOW Arrests Five in Scholarship, Construction Frauds
The Uttar Pradesh Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has intensified its crackdown on financial crimes, arresting five individuals in two separate cases — one involving misappropriation of minority pre-matric scholarship funds in Meerut, and the other related to a Rs17.51 crore construction scam in Bahraich.
UP Vigilance Arrests Forest Officials in Rs 40K Bribe
The Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment on Friday arrested two forest officials — ranger Gajendra Bahadur Singh and forest guard Rajendra Kumar Verma, both posted in the Luddhauri range of Lakhimpur Kheri — after they were caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000.
Madiaon Police Arrest Burglary Gang Targeting SDM’s Home
The Madiaon police on Friday arrested three members of a burglary gang responsible for a high-value theft at the residence of Fatehpur SDM Anamika Srivastava, recovering jewelry and cash worth nearly Rs 30 lakh.
Chowk Jewellery Theft: Four Arrested, Gold Worth Rs 50L Recovered
Four men, including a craftsman, were arrested in connection with the theft of gold worth nearly Rs 50 lakh from a jewellery workshop in Chowk earlier this month, police said on Thursday.
Jamnagar LCB Arrests Natha Khara Temple Theft Gang
The Jamnagar Local Crime Branch (LCB) arrested four members of a gang involved in temple thefts across multiple districts of Saurashtra, recovering valuables worth Rs 3.66 lakh, including silver ornaments and crowns.
Porbandar LCB Arrests Dilip Sanjva in Rs 19.7L Robbery
The Porbandar Local Crime Branch (LCB) has arrested eight individuals, including two key masterminds, in connection with the robbery of cash and jewellery worth Rs 19.7 lakh from a house in Kandorna village, Ranavav taluka, on July 28.
Babulal Waghela Arrested for Rs 25 Lakh Fake Gold Scam
Mumbai police have arrested five members of a Rajasthan-based gang for defrauding a city resident of Rs 25 lakh using counterfeit gold ornaments. The gang claimed to have discovered the gold during excavation near a temple in Nashik.
Delhi Police Arrest Four in Rs 24 Cr Online Scam
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has dismantled a large cyber fraud network involved in online investment scams, arresting four accused and uncovering a staggering Rs 24 crore money trail.
Hazeera Begum & Husband Nabbed for Rs1.37 Cr Gold Heist
A domestic worker, Hazeera Begum, and her husband Shabbir were arrested for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth Rs1.37 crore from the home of a Sadashivanagar resident. The couple reportedly used the original house keys to open the locker while the family was away on a holiday, highlighting the risks of trusting home staff without proper background checks.
Cab Driver Naga Parmanik Arrested for Rs20 Lakh Theft
In a shocking incident in Bhubaneswar, cab driver Naga Parmanik allegedly abandoned a passenger returning from abroad and fled with valuables worth nearly Rs20 lakh. The Chandrasekharpur police arrested the accused on Thursday and recovered the stolen items.
Zulfan Malik Arrested for Cattle Theft in Bantwal
Vittal police have solved a cattle theft case in Peruvayi village, Bantwal taluk, with the arrest of Zulfan Malik (30), accused of stealing four cattle.
Iqbal alias Bittu Arrested in Solan Chitta Racket
Solan police have arrested Iqbal alias Bittu (27), a key kingpin of an interstate narcotics gang, from Zirakpur, Punjab, recovering 87 grams of chitta (heroin) from his possession. Bittu, a resident of Kaithal, Haryana, has been supplying narcotics to various parts of Himachal Pradesh for a significant period, according to authorities
Delhi Police Busts Drug Cartel Led by Nigerian Nationals
The Delhi Police Special Cell has dismantled an inter-state drug cartel by arresting four Nigerian nationals and seizing drugs valued at Rs100 crore in the international market, officials said on Wednesday.
Codeine Syrup Seizure: Panjab Sheikh Arrested in Tripura
In a significant operation against drug trafficking, a joint team of North Tripura Police and the GST Enforcement Wing, North Tripura, seized a massive consignment of contraband codeine-based cough syrup and arrested two individuals at the Churaibari Sales Tax Gate on Wednesday evening.
Heroin Seizure in Manipur: Hangkhankap, Khupjamlal Arrested
In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, a joint team of security forces and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested two suspected drug smugglers and seized a large consignment of heroin in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, police said on Thursday.
Ranjith Kumar Arrested for Murder of Elderly Woman in Nellore
Police on Thursday arrested Vemula Ranjith Kumar (26) for the murder of Peta Koteswaramma (68), who lived alone in Kothavangallu village of Kodavaluru mandal in Nellore district. The accused was apprehended within 48 hours of the crime, police said.
Rohit Shaukeen Murder: Two Arms Suppliers Arrested
police have arrested two men accused of supplying illegal weapons used in the murder of property dealer Rohit Shaukeen on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) last year. A scooter allegedly used during the crime was also recovered from their possession, police said on Thursday.
Pakur Court Escape: Shivdhan, Noren Mohli Arrested
Police on Thursday arrested two convicted criminals who had escaped from the Pakur court premises after being convicted in a murder case a day earlier, officials said.
ATM Theft Gang Busted in Arunachal, Assam
In a significant crackdown, police have arrested a three-member inter-state gang responsible for targeting cash machines across Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Fake Journalist Imam ul Haq Arrested in Bongaigaon
In a major breakthrough, Bongaigaon Police arrested three individuals, including a fake journalist, for their alleged involvement in multiple thefts carried out while impersonating police personnel. The arrests were made in Dispur, Guwahati, following a swift operation based on intelligence inputs.
Barpeta Dacoity Gang Arrested in Guwahati
In a significant crackdown, Guwahati Police arrested a four-member dacoity gang from Assam’s Barpeta district on Saturday night. The arrests were made following a late-night search operation at N.R. Residency in Sijubari, conducted by an EGPD team from Basistha Police Station based on specific intelligence.
INSAS Rifle Stolen: Gautam Das Arrested in Nagaon
A serious theft occurred at the Silghat police outpost under Kaliabor police station in Nagaon district, with an INSAS rifle belonging to the 11th Assam Police Battalion reported stolen.
Debojit Arya Arrested in Bongaigaon Cattle-Theft Case
In a major crackdown, Bongaigaon police arrested four individuals involved in a cattle-theft racket on Thursday night, including Abhayapuri-based Hindutva leader Debojit Arya, popularly known as Debojit Hindu.
ACB Arrests Rajo Gyadi in Arunachal Land Scam
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Arunachal Pradesh has arrested two individuals for allegedly acting as brokers in a multi-crore land compensation scam linked to the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway, officials said on Friday.
Guwahati GST Fraud: Sovasaria Brothers Arrested
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Guwahati Zonal Unit, has uncovered a fake invoicing racket in Assam worth Rs 100 crore.
