Two Maharashtra Accused Arrested in Bhopal Cyber-Crime Case
On Saturday, the Bhopal Cyber-crime Branch announced the arrest of two men from Maharashtra for allegedly aiding a fraud ring that deceived victims through a fake stock market trading scheme.
Pakistani National Arrested in Rajasthan for Using Forged Indian Documents
Rajasthan Police have arrested Rahimyar Khan, a Pakistani national, who had been residing in India using forged Indian documents and an assumed identity. The arrest was made on Saturday in Gandhi Colony, located in the RIICO area, after authorities conducted surveillance on his telephone conversations with individuals abroad.
Man Posing as IB Official Arrested for Dupe Job Scam in Jaipur”
A man posing as an Intelligence Bureau (IB) official was apprehended on Sunday for allegedly duping four individuals into handing over Rs 20 lakh under the pretense of securing them jobs. Identified as Srinivas Kumar Choubey, the accused claimed to be a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the IB and promised to help the victims secure positions within the Finance Ministry and Jaipur Development Authority.
Five Jhansi Operatives Arrested in Digital Arrest Scam in Delhi
The Southwest Delhi Police recently cracked a complex digital arrest scam, leading to the arrest of five alleged operatives from Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh. The accused were identified as Abhishek Yadav, Imran Qureshi, Asad Qureshi, Dev Sagar, and Javed, all of whom were involved in a scheme that resulted in an elderly victim losing Rs 15 lakh after being digitally held hostage.
Harinath Singh Scammed of Rs52 Lakh in Money Laundering Fraud
A resident was scammed of Rs52 lakh under the pretext of a money laundering investigation, leading to the arrest of five individuals in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
four Bangladeshi Infiltrators and Indian Agent Arrested in West Bengal
Four Bangladeshi infiltrators and their Indian agent have been arrested in Hanskhali, a region in West Bengal’s Nadia district, near the international border. The arrests were made after local police received a tip-off, leading to the capture of the infiltrators who had entered India several months ago and were attempting to return to Bangladesh late Saturday night.
Bengaluru Businessman Duped of Rs25 Crore in Sri Lanka Casino Scam
In a major fraud case, Ramakrishna Rao, a resident of Banashankari, Bengaluru, was arrested for allegedly luring a businessman to invest Rs25 crore in casinos in Sri Lanka. Rao’s son Rahul Thonse, who had previously been arrested in a sandalwood drugs case, is also implicated in the scam but remains at large, with police suspecting he may be hiding in Sri Lanka. Along with the family members, including Rao’s wife and daughter, the accused face serious charges under criminal breach of trust and violations of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act.
Four Arrested in Laddu Prasadam Adulteration Scam Linked to Fake Ghee
Four individuals were arrested in connection with the laddu prasadam adulteration scam, which had widespread implications for the supply of ghee used in preparing the famous Tirumala laddus. The arrested individuals include Vipin Jain and Pomil Jain, former directors of Bhole Baba Dairy in Roorkee, Apoorva Vinay Kant Chawda, CEO of Vaishnavi Dairy, and Raju Rajasekharan, MD of AR Dairy.
Kerala Police Arrest Ex-Judge Justice CN Ramachandran Nair in Rs34 Lakh CSR Scam
In a major turn of events, the Kerala police have registered a cheating case against retired Kerala High Court judge, Justice CN Ramachandran Nair, for his alleged involvement in a Rs34 lakh Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund scam. The retired judge is said to have swindled the money while serving as a trustee for the National NGO Confederation.
Gautam Budh Nagar Police Bust Multi-State Electronic Fraud
The Gautam Budh Nagar police, in collaboration with the SWAT team, have dismantled an extensive electronic weighing scale scam operating across several states. Four individuals were arrested for manipulating weighbridges by installing electronic chips and using remote-control devices to alter weight readings.
Five Men Arrested for Posing as Police and Robbing Mobile Shop in Mohali
The Phase-8 police in Mohali arrested five men on Friday for allegedly posing as police officers and robbing a mobile repair shop at Kumbra in Mohali district. The accused have been identified as Amandeep Singh, Harpreet Singh, Jaspreet Singh, Gyan Chand, and Charanjeet Singh.
Three Arrested in Chennai for Robbery and Car Theft
A complaint about a robbery at knifepoint led to the arrest of three men involved in a series of car thefts, according to the Greater Chennai Police. On Friday, K Abdul Rahman (38) reported that three men on a motorbike stopped him near Thiruvottiyur, threatened him with a knife, and stole Rs800.
Three Arrested for Burglary at NRI’s House in Sultanwind Link Road
The city police successfully cracked a burglary case at an NRI’s house, leading to the arrest of three individuals accused of stealing valuable items. The theft occurred last month at the residence of Gurjit Kaur and her husband Kanwar Amarinderdeep Singh, who had been in the USA since May of the previous year. On January 20th, Sukhjit Singh, Gurjit’s brother, discovered the burglary when he found the house ransacked and the main gate open. The thieves had stolen a 60-inch LED, a scooter, a microwave, two LPG cylinders, and other valuables.
Dharwad Police Arrest Three for Robbery at Dr. Anand Kabbur’s House
In a swift operation, Vidyagiri police successfully cracked a daylight robbery case in the Malamaddi area of Dharwad, arresting three individuals involved in the crime. The accused were identified as Ashok Yallappa Hosamani of Byali Oni, Shivakumar Karabasappa Kokati of Kamalapur Hugar Oni, and Shivanand Basavaraj Karadigudda of Hosayallapur, Shukravar Pet, all in Dharwad. The police are continuing to search for the remaining suspect.
Jalandhar Police Arrest Trio for Targeting NRI Homes in Burglary Scheme
The Jalandhar (Rural) police have successfully apprehended three members of a burglary gang that specifically targeted NRI properties and vacant homes in the region. The trio was arrested following a special operation led by the crime branch, based on credible intelligence regarding suspicious activities in the Bidhipur area.
Goalpara Police Arrest 10 Bike Thieves, Recover Stolen Motorcycles
In a significant crackdown against vehicle theft, Goalpara Police have arrested ten bike thieves across two separate operations, marking a major breakthrough in curbing vehicle theft in the district. The police also recovered eight stolen motorcycles as part of these arrests, signaling a major step toward disrupting organized vehicle theft in the region.
Keerthi Teja Arrested for Murdering Grandfather, Velamati Chandrasekhar Janardhan Rao
Keerthi Teja, the grandson of industrialist Velamati Chandrasekhar Janardhan Rao, has been arrested by Punjagutta police for allegedly murdering his 86-year-old grandfather over a property dispute. The crime took place on Thursday night at Janardhan Rao’s residence in Hyderabad.
Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Kittur Siddappa in Udupi
The Udupi police have successfully arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of 48-year-old Kittur Siddappa Shivanappa Hubballi. The crime took place in Moodanidamburu village, Udupi, in October 2023.
Two Men Arrested in Mangalhat for Theft at Kiara Kitchen Hardware
Mangalhat police arrested Akash Kumar (20) and Piyush (19) on Tuesday for their involvement in a theft at the Kiara Kitchen Hardware godown earlier this month. The police recovered stolen property worth Rs17.30 lakh from the duo.
Two Arrested in Vellore for Stealing Gold and Silver Jewelry
Vellore Taluk police arrested M. Rajamani (28) and N. Sadiq Basha (54) on Wednesday for stealing four sovereigns of gold jewelry, silver objects, and Rs10,000 in cash from homes in Kaniyambadi village, near Vellore town.
Kerala Police Capture Man Who Stole Gold 18 Years Ago
Kerala Police arrested Mahindra Hashba Yadav, a man who stole 240 grams of gold from a jewelry store in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam district, 18 years ago. The 53-year-old, originally from Mumbai, had been on the run since 2006, after he fled with the gold and also defrauded a close friend of Rs1.5 lakh.
Guwahati Police Arrest Multiple Drug Peddlers in Recent Raids
The Guwahati police carried out a series of raids, leading to multiple arrests and significant drug seizures in and around the city. These operations targeted various criminals involved in drug trafficking and related activities.
Amir Hussain Khan Arrested with Heroin Worth Rs 4 Crore in Assam
In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police seized 600 grams of heroin worth approximately Rs 4 crore in Amingaon. The contraband was found inside a hidden compartment of a truck en route from Mizoram to Lower Assam.
Sakinaka Police Dismantle MD Production Facility, Arrest 6
The Sakinaka Police have successfully dismantled a major Mephedrone (MD) production facility in Uttar Pradesh, seizing MD worth Rs 10 crore. The operation began with the arrest of Israel Sheikh from Kajupada Pipeline, Sakinaka, on December 31, 2024, when he was caught attempting to sell MD. Investigations led the police to a larger network of criminals, uncovering a facility in Lucknow run by Akhilesh Pratap Singh.
11 Arrested in Dongri Police’s Bust of International Online Fraud Racket
Dongri police have successfully dismantled an international online fraud racket, arresting 11 individuals involved in luring victims with fake trading apps. The gang used deceptive tactics to attract victims, promising high returns on IPO and stock market investments.
Santosh Ingole Arrested for Stealing 11 Motorcycles in Pune
Shirur Police recently apprehended a notorious motorcycle thief, Santosh alias Sharad Gajanan Ingole (29), who had been involved in a string of motorcycle thefts across Pune district. The arrest uncovered 11 stolen motorcycles, collectively worth Rs6.6 lakh, and revealed his involvement in multiple thefts in the region.
Navjeet Barman & Semim Ahmed Arrested for Job Scam in Assam
Police have arrested two senior members of Divyang Manch Assam for allegedly running a job scam. The accused, Navjeet Barman (President) and Semim Ahmed (Secretary), were arrested late Sunday night in Boragaon after they were accused of promising government jobs in exchange for large sums of money.
Bengaluru Cybercrime Police Busts Online Job Fraud Ring, 10 Arrested
The Cybercrime Economic Offences and Narcotic (CEN) police from Bengaluru’s North Division successfully dismantled a large online job fraud operation, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals.
Nurpur Police Arrest Woman Drug Smuggler Rajni Bala with Heroin
In a major breakthrough, Nurpur Police arrested Rajni Bala, alias Rajji, a suspected female drug smuggler, with 62.90 gm of heroin (chitta) in the Damtal police station area. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the Criminal Investigation Agency (CIA) conducted a raid at a house in Bhadroya, where the accused was apprehended. She has been booked under Section 21 of the NDPS Act and presented in court, where she was remanded to police custody for further investigation.
Haryana and Mukerian Police Arrest Two Drug Offenders with Contraband
In a recent operation, the district police made two significant arrests related to drug and liquor possession. The first incident occurred when Haryana police officials arrested Sunny, a resident of Ward No. 7. During the arrest, the police seized 25 bottles of illegal liquor from him.
Police Arrest Ishu, Davinder Singh, and Vicky in Drug Busts
In separate raids across the district, local police have arrested three individuals in connection with drug possession. The first arrest occurred during a raid by the Model Town police when Ishu, a resident of Balveer Colony, was apprehended with 13 grams of narcotic powder in his possession.
Srinagar Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Recover Contraband
Srinagar Police continues its fight against drug abuse with a major breakthrough. A police team from Police Station Nishat arrested two drug peddlers after successfully intercepting them at a checkpoint in Pahloo Brein.