Tapas Haldar, Nikhil Jaiswal Held in Rs8.36 Cr Cyber Frauds
The Crime Branch on Thursday arrested two individuals from Kolkata linked to separate high-value cybercrime cases.
Tapas Haldar, 28, was apprehended for allegedly orchestrating a large-scale online investment scam that defrauded a Bhubaneswar-based doctor of Rs6 crore. Authorities had earlier detained a hotelier from Siliguri and his female associate for their roles in the same fraud.
Bikash Kumar Ray Held in India for UK Amazon Phishing Scam
In a major cybercrime breakthrough, Indian police arrested Bikash Kumar Ray, 29, for his alleged involvement in a phishing scam that targeted Amazon customers in the United Kingdom. The arrest took place on Thursday evening during a raid on a flat in Shukhobrishti, under the Technocity police station limits.
P. Sitarama Anjaneyulu Held in APPSC Recruitment Scam
In a major development in the alleged Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) recruitment scam, police arrested suspended IPS officer P. Sitarama Anjaneyulu, who previously served as the Secretary of APPSC.
Five Arrested in Janardanpur House Burglary Case
Kujang Police arrested five persons in connection with a house burglary that occurred in Janardanpur village on Thursday. The case came to light when Sabitri Pradhan, a resident of the village, lodged a complaint alleging that her house had been burgled while her family was away in Cuttack.
Security Guard Arrested for Murder of 8-Year-Old Boy in Rayasandra
A 36-year-old security guard was arrested on Thursday for allegedly murdering an eight-year-old boy in a suspected act of revenge against his neighbors, according to the police.
Ravindra Yede Arrested with Dangerous Weapon in Lakadganj
On May 1, Lakadganj police arrested a 35-year-old man, Ravindra Yede, after they found him in possession of a dangerous weapon. The arrest occurred during a routine patrol near the Ganga Jamuna area.
Phagwara Police Arrest Sahil and Ravinder with Intoxicating Tablets
Phagwara police made two significant arrests on Tuesday night, seizing a total of 53 intoxicating tablets. The first arrest involved Sahil, a resident of Chhajj Colony, Phagwara. Sahil was apprehended at a city checkpoint, where the police found 33 intoxicating tablets in his possession.
Sadar Police Arrest Nandlal Mourya, Rohit Bawane, and Others in Rs 2,000 Note Exchange Racket
Sadar police in Nagpur arrested four individuals on charges of operating a racket involving the exchange of now-withdrawn Rs 2,000 currency notes for Rs 500 notes. The racket was uncovered after authorities noticed the frequent exchange of Rs 2,000 notes for Rs 500 at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through fake claimants.
Five Arrested in Operation Dawn 2, 140g Heroin Seized
Under the ongoing Operation Dawn 2, local police arrested five alleged drug peddlers and seized over 140 grams of suspected heroin from Banderdewa and Naharlagun areas in two separate operations.
Former Motilal Oswal Employee Arrested for Rs1.58 Crore Fraud
A former employee of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd was arrested by Dadar police on Wednesday for allegedly siphoning off approximately Rs1.58 crore from a customer’s demat account. The accused, Gaurang Mandalia, 31, had altered the e-mail ID, bank account, and mobile number linked to the account, enabling him to transfer the funds.
Amritsar CI Seizes 10kg Heroin, Arrests Two Operatives of Smuggler Jassa
In a significant operation, the Amritsar Counter Intelligence (CI) unit has arrested two operatives linked to the international drug smuggler Jassa, seizing a massive 10kg of heroin and Rs 1 lakh in drug money. The two arrested individuals have been identified as Gurpinder Singh from Chak Mishri village and Sajan from Indira Colony.
Gidhaur Police Arrest Fourth Opium Smuggler, Seizes 7.316 kg Opium
In an ongoing crackdown on opium smuggling, Gidhaur police have arrested Kishore Dangi, the fourth member of a narcotic trafficking network, and seized 7.316 kg of opium. The arrest was made on Thursday, following the confessions of three previously arrested drug smugglers.
Physiotherapist Dr. Sukhdev Singh Arrested in Rs80 Crore Fake Investment Scheme
Dr. Sukhdev Singh, a physiotherapist from Sehnal village in Fatehabad, has been arrested by Ratia police for allegedly running a fake investment scheme promising to double people’s money in just one month. The scheme defrauded nearly 2,934 people, with the total fraud amounting to approximately Rs80 crore.
Kahan Chand and Sher Singh Arrested in Rs10 Lakh Charas Bust by Kundli Police
In a significant drug bust, the Kundli police have arrested two drug peddlers, Kahan Chand and Sher Singh, and recovered 4.350 kg of ‘charas’, valued at around Rs10 lakh. The duo was apprehended after a tip-off led to a successful operation near Bhawad village, part of the ongoing fight against the drug trade in the region.
12 Arrested in Anjuna for Online Gambling and Betting Operation
In a swift and successful operation, Anjuna police arrested 12 individuals engaged in illegal online gambling at Royal Assagao Resort in Assagao, Goa. Acting on specific intelligence, the police raided the resort early on Wednesday morning and caught the accused red-handed, with gambling transactions amounting to Rs3,50,000.
Loan Recovery Agent Arrested for Chain Snatching After Online Betting Loss
A 28-year-old loan recovery agent, Rohan Jadhav, working with a finance company based in Yerawada, has been arrested for chain snatching after he resorted to crime in an attempt to recover the money he lost in online cricket betting.
Vittorio Jose Velho Arrested in Land Grab Case in North Goa
Goa police have arrested Vittorio Jose Velho, a resident of Panaji, in connection with an alleged land grab at Penha-da-Franca in North Goa. The crime branch team initiated the investigation after a First Information Report (FIR) was filed by Maria Violante Celina Sushila de Vicira Velho, also known as Maria V Celina S de Velho e Almeida, and Fernando Jose de Matos Sequeira Almeida, both residents of Altinho, Panaji.
Eight Arrested in Hindu Activist Suhas Shetty’s Murder: Parameshwara
Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru, Karnataka, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara revealed on Saturday. The arrested suspects include Abdul Safwan, Niyaz Ahmed, Mohammad Muzzammil, Khalandar Shafi, Adil Mehroof, and Mohammad Rizwan, all residents of Bajpe in Dakshina Kannada district. Additionally, Ranjit and Nagaraj, both from Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru district, have also been apprehended.
Maharashtra Man Arrested for Supplying Bank Accounts to Cyber Fraudsters
The Cybercrime police arrested M. Ramprasad Sahebrao Salunke, a 33-year-old resident of Pune, Maharashtra, on Thursday for allegedly aiding cyber fraudsters by supplying them with bank account details. Salunke is accused of being involved in four cases of Fedex and digital fraud in Telangana.
Teacher Ashok Tripathi Duped of Rs6.5 Lakh by Fake Cops
The growing menace of cyber fraud has struck Malkangiri again, with a local teacher losing Rs6.5 lakh to scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers. The simplicity and trust of the district’s residents have made them frequent targets of elaborate cons, often going unnoticed until significant financial damage has been done.
Drug Kingpin Suvijan Subba Arrested in Siliguri Bust
In a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, Sikkim Police have arrested Suvijan Subba, a key figure in a narcotics network operating from Siliguri, West Bengal. The announcement was made by Senior Superintendent of Police Karma Gyamtso Bhutia of Namchi district during a press briefing.
Kingpin Sandeep Pandey Held in Rs18 Lakh NGO Donation Scam
The Cyber Crime Branch on Thursday arrested three cyber conmen, including the kingpin Sandeep Pandey, for allegedly duping people under the guise of offering large donations to their NGOs. The arrests come after three other gang members were caught last month, bringing the total number of arrests to six.
Two More Arrested in Kalyanpur Road Rage Murder Case
The Kalyanpur Police have arrested two additional suspects in connection with the brutal murder of Sumit, a youth who was beaten to death after confronting a motorcyclist for reckless driving in the Nankari area. The arrests come after the primary accused, identified as Guddu, was already taken into police custody.
Prime Accused in Hanuman Garhi Mandir Theft Arrested in Dimapur
The prime accused in the theft at Hanuman Garhi Mandir in Dibrugarh has been arrested in Dimapur. Sandeep Bhagat, a temporary caretaker at the temple, was apprehended by a team from Dibrugarh Police led by the In-Charge of the Amolapatty Police Outpost. He is now set to be brought back to Dibrugarh for further questioning in connection with Dibrugarh PS Case No. 111/25, filed by the temple’s Mahant Chandrama Das on March 17, 2025.
Nahas Arrested with MDMA in Puthenpalam Drug Bust
During a routine night patrol on Wednesday, police arrested a 33-year-old man, Nahas, from Puthenpalam near Vallakadavu, after finding 23 grams of MDMA in his possession. The arrest took place near Puthenpalam Junction, raising further concerns about the growing drug trade in the area.
Bank Staff Chandrabhooshan Rai, Swaminath Ram, and Sunil Yadav Arrested for Embezzling Rs 21.5 Lakh
The Rasra police in Ballia district arrested three employees of Baroda UP Bank’s Sanvara branch, including branch manager Chandrabhooshan Rai, for embezzling Rs 21,57,658. The manager had previously filed an FIR claiming that the amount went missing from the bank’s cash chest.
Aman Malik, Gopi & Lovely Held with 400g Heroin in Punjab
In a major drug bust, the Dhilwan police arrested three individuals with 400 grams of heroin during a routine inspection near the Amritsar-Jalandhar road. The accused have been identified as Aman Malik of Chatiwind, Amritsar; Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, also from Amritsar; and Sandeep Sharma alias Lovely from Jalandhar.
Lokendra Bahadur Shahi Linked to Kachiguda Robbery Case
City police investigating a high-profile robbery at a businessman’s residence in Kachiguda have identified Lokendra Bahadur Shahi as the prime suspect. Officials say Shahi, who is part of a Nepali gang, was also involved in a similar robbery in Maharashtra six months ago.
Sachin Kolan & Samir Ali Held in Rs 3.6 Cr Cyber Fraud Cases
In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Unit of the Crime Branch has arrested two individuals from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, in connection with two high-value cyber fraud cases—one involving a digital arrest scam and the other an investment fraud.
Gurdeep Alias Lucky Arrested for Series of Thefts in Ratlam
In a significant breakthrough, the Industrial Area police in Ratlam arrested Gurdeep alias Lucky, a notorious criminal involved in a series of house break-ins and vehicle thefts across the city. The arrest took place during a routine vehicle check at the Banjali Bypass on Wednesday night. Gurdeep was found in possession of a two-wheeler that had been stolen earlier from Sakhwal Nagar.
Dilpreet Singh Arrested for Stealing Farmers’ Transformers
The police have arrested a man accused of stealing electrical transformers and motor wires from farmland in Saipur village, Punjab. The accused has been identified as Dilpreet Singh, a resident of Mohalla Vikas Nagar, Shahkot.
Six Held for Heroin Use in Shahkot, Including Rajat and Others
In a crackdown on narcotics abuse, Shahkot police have arrested six individuals on charges of heroin consumption. The accused were apprehended during two separate operations and were found in possession of items commonly used to consume contraband substances.
Gurnam Singh Arrested in Nurmahal for Selling Heroin
The Nurmahal police have arrested a drug peddler on charges of selling heroin. The accused, identified as Gurnam Singh, a resident of Cheema Bazar, Nurmahal, was apprehended following a targeted operation by law enforcement.
Kuldeep Singh, Mandeep Singh Bhura Held After Years on the Run
In a major breakthrough, Shahkot police have arrested Kuldeep Singh, a proclaimed offender (PO) from Malsian village, who had been absconding for the last eight years. Kuldeep was wanted in a robbery case registered back in 2017, and had been evading law enforcement ever since.
Balwindar Kumar of Lohian Khas Held for Illegal Lottery
The Lohian Khas police have arrested a shopkeeper, Balwindar Kumar of Ward No. 9, for engaging in illegal gambling activities. Police said Kumar was caught selling lottery tickets without authorization from his shop, in violation of gambling laws.
John Lloyd, 3 Others Held for Rs20 Cr Diamond Heist
In a high-stakes operation, Chennai police have arrested four individuals for allegedly stealing diamonds worth Rs20 crore after assaulting a diamond merchant at a city hotel. The accused — John Lloyd, Vijay, Ratheesh, and Arun Pandiarajan, all residents of Chennai and aged between 24 and 34 — were apprehended after a dramatic chase that ended in Thoothukudi district.
Chandigarh Police Arrest Four in Anti-Narcotics Operations
In a series of anti-narcotics operations, Chandigarh Police have arrested four individuals involved in drug trafficking, recovering heroin and ganja from their possession under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
