Cyber Fraud Case Vikrant Bhushan Shares Arrest Details
Superintendent of Police Vikrant Bhushan provided an update on a recent cyber fraud case involving a substantial financial loss. The arrested suspects were identified as Moin Ahmed and Atiq Ahmed from Rasulabad, Kanpur Dehat, Wasim Ansari from Minhajpur, Prayagraj, and Hamid Raja from Kareli, Prayagraj. After their presentation in court, the suspects were taken into police custody with a four-day remand for further questioning.
8 Arrested in Rs 17.5 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam, Mehul Thakor Among Key Accused
A sophisticated digital arrest scam led to the arrest of eight individuals, including the main kingpins, Mehul Thakor (alias Jimmy) and Jignesh Vashani (alias Rock), from Telangana, Bihar, and Gujarat. The fraudsters were involved in duping a Kinnaur district resident of Rs 17.5 lakh through a digital arrest threat.
Delhi Fraud: Sameer Sheikh and Julmad Sheikh Arrested for Cheating
In a daring fraud incident in Delhi, two men were arrested for allegedly cheating a man out of a significant amount of money in the bustling Kamla Market area. Sameer Sheikh and Julmad Sheikh, both 21 and residents of JJ Colony, Bawana, were identified as the perpetrators of the crime.
Warangal Deputy Transport Commissioner P Srinivas Arrested in Asset Scam
P Srinivas, the Warangal Deputy Transport Commissioner, was arrested on Friday evening by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. According to ACB officers, during their search, they discovered assets worth Rs 4.47 crore, although the actual market value could exceed Rs 20 crore.
Suren Robi Das Arrested for Selling Fake OPPO Phone in Sootea
A man identified as Suren Robi Das has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a person in Sootea, Nagaon. The arrest was made by a team from Sootea Police, in association with the Cyber Cell/PTL, based on a tip-off. Police also seized Rs 7,000 in cash from the accused, who is originally from Kumolia.
Two Burglars Arrested in Mirchowk, Rs2.60 Lakh Worth of Stolen Items Recovered
In a significant breakthrough, the Mirchowk Police have apprehended two burglars and successfully recovered stolen goods valued at Rs2.60 lakh. The arrested suspects, Mohd Noor Hassan (33), a photo frame worker from Noor Khan Bazaar, and Himayath Hussain Ansari (23), a self-employed resident of Farath Nagar, Dabeerpura, were taken into custody after a quick investigation.
Man Arrested for Robbing Victim After Meeting on Grindr in Filmnagar
In a shocking incident, a youngster was arrested by the Filmnagar police after he robbed a man he befriended on the popular LGBTQ dating app, Grindr. The accused, Farhan Baig (25), a resident of Dabeerpura, lured a 22-year-old victim to a house in Filmnagar under false pretenses.
Hyderabad Professional Kalahasti Harish Krishna Arrested for Robbery
In a shocking incident in Hyderabad, Kalahasti Harish Krishna, a software professional, was arrested for attacking his colleague’s wife with a knife and stealing her gold bangles. The crime took place at an apartment in Ayyappa Society on January 25, 2025. Krishna, struggling with financial troubles, committed the crime in a desperate attempt to ease his debts.
Delhi Police Arrest Sukhdev (Sonu) for Rs 2.65 Lakh ATM Fraud
Delhi Police have apprehended Sukhdev alias Sonu (40) from Haryana in connection with an ATM card exchange scam involving a stolen amount of Rs 2.65 lakh. Sukhdev, who was declared a Proclaimed Offender in August 2023, is accused of masterminding the fraud, during which he withdrew money from the complainant’s bank account after swapping ATM cards.
Bengaluru Police Arrest Axis Bank Manager & 3 Others for Rs12.5 Cr Fraud
In a significant case of embezzlement, Bengaluru police have arrested four individuals, including an Axis Bank manager, who allegedly orchestrated a Rs12.5 crore fraud from Dreamplug Paytech Solutions, the parent company of the fintech unicorn CRED. The arrested suspects include Vaibhav Pithadiya, a relationship manager at Axis Bank in Rajkot, Parmar Neha Ben Vipulbhai, a banking agent from Surat, Shailesh, an insurance agent from Rajkot, and Shubham, a commission agent from Rajkot.
Shahkot Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers Selling Heroin
In a crackdown on drug trafficking, the Shahkot police arrested two individuals, Prince and Rajdeep (alias Raja), for allegedly selling heroin. The police seized 10 grams of heroin from their possession.
Titu and Lovi Arrested for Snatching Cash and Smartphone in Shahkot
The Shahkot police have successfully arrested two men, Titu and Lovi, for allegedly snatching cash and a smartphone from a woman. The incident occurred when Sandeep Kaur, a resident of Dhandhowal village, reported that the accused had forcibly taken Rs 10,000 and her smartphone from her.
Phagwara Police Arrest Three Snatchers, Recover Stolen Bike
The Phagwara Police have successfully arrested three individuals involved in snatching incidents and recovered a stolen bike. The accused have been identified as Amit Arora, Bhupinder Singh, and Vikram Verma, all residents of Jalandhar.
Shahkot Villager Arrested for Killing Youth with Drug Overdose
The Mehatpur police have arrested a resident of Shahkot, Vija, for allegedly causing the death of a youth by administering a drug overdose. The victim, Jagtar Singh, was reportedly given the fatal dose by Vija in Mehatpur, which led to his death on Sunday.
Mandeep Singh Arrested for Theft and House Trespass Case
The police have successfully apprehended Mandeep Singh, also known as Manni, a proclaimed offender (PO) who had been absconding for several days. The 30-year-old resident of Aalowal village was wanted in connection with a theft and house trespass case that was registered in March 2021. Following his failure to appear in court, Mandeep was declared a proclaimed offender on February 3, 2025.
3 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Kupwara and Sopore, Contraband Seized
Police arrested three individuals involved in drug peddling in Kupwara and Sopore, recovering significant amounts of contraband substances. Sameer Ahmad Zargar and Sachin Koul were apprehended in Geerhati Kupwara, with 7.13 grams of brown sugar-like substance seized from them. In Sopore, Javaid Ahmad Wani was arrested after 5 grams of heroin-like substance was found in his possession. Authorities have registered cases under the NDPS Act for further investigation.
Ankit Arrested for Stealing Donation Box from Temple in Sector 31
The UT Police have arrested a 29-year-old resident of Ramdarbar, identified as Ankit, for allegedly stealing a donation box from the Sri Jagannath temple in Sector 31. The accused was taken into police remand after being produced in the local court.
Deepak Sahu Murder Solved: Two Former Employees Arrested
The Jajpur police have successfully solved the tragic murder of 28-year-old Deepak Sahu, a photo studio owner from Sobara village, with the arrest of two of his former employees.
Pinki Naik Arrested for Killing Police Volunteer Sahadeb Nayak
Mancheswar police have arrested Pinki Naik (40) in connection with the murder of police volunteer Sahadeb Nayak on January 8, which took place on the Rasulgarh flyover. With her arrest, the total number of individuals taken into custody has reached six.
Jalandhar Police Arrest Bulla and Harpreet Kaur with 310g Heroin
On Tuesday, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police successfully arrested a couple with 310 grams of heroin. The operation was led by Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma. The arrests were made during a routine naka checking on the Jandiala-Phagwara road.
GST Evasion Scam in Thane: Kapadiya Mahamad Sultan Arrested
Authorities in Maharashtra’s Thane district have uncovered a massive GST evasion racket involving fraudulent input tax credits worth a staggering Rs 26.92 crore. The mastermind, identified as Kapadiya Mahamad Sultan, was arrested following a comprehensive investigation.
Four Arrested for Series of Thefts in Aluva and Nearby Areas
A four-member gang, allegedly responsible for multiple thefts in Aluva and surrounding areas, has been apprehended by the Aluva police.
Four Members of Trichy Gang Arrested for Car Theft in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
The Bhubaneswar police have arrested four members of the notorious Trichy gang for their involvement in a series of car thefts in the capital city and neighbouring Cuttack.
Ramji Nagar Gang Members Arrested for Car Thefts in Bengaluru
Indiranagar police have arrested four members of the notorious Ramji Nagar gang from Tamil Nadu, which is known for targeting affluent areas to commit thefts. Seven stolen laptops and other valuables worth Rs 5.5 lakh were recovered from the accused.
Dr. Meena Pooja Gop Arrested in Goa Job Scam, Rs 27 Lakh Fraud
Dr. Meena Pooja Gop, a skin specialist from Mapusa, Goa, was arrested on Friday by the Crime Branch of Goa Police in connection with an alleged job scam. The case involves a total of Rs 27 lakh being swindled from 13 victims, with the accused promising overseas jobs.
Goa Police Arrest Three in Cyber Fraud, Rs 1 Crore Stolen from Elderly Woman
In a significant development, Goa’s Cybercrime Cell arrested three individuals in connection with a cyber fraud that targeted a 68-year-old woman from Siolim, resulting in a loss of Rs 1 crore. The arrested individuals are Visakh R (28) and Muhammadshan (29), both from Kollam, Kerala, and Roshan Mehboob Shaikh (from Chittur, Andhra Pradesh), who acted as the mule accounts agent for the fraudulent transactions.
Karnataka Resident Arrested for Theft in Calangute Villa
The Calangute police arrested DM Santosha, a 27-year-old resident of Shimoga, Karnataka, on Monday for his involvement in a theft at a tourist villa in Gaura Vaddo, Calangute.
Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, and CRPF Arrest Drug Peddler
A combined operation by the Manipur police, Assam Rifles, and CRPF led to the arrest of a suspected drug peddler in Thoubal. The accused, identified as 39-year-old Hafijuddin, hails from Lilong Turel Ahanbi in the Thoubal district.
Gajuwaka Police Seize 184-kg Ganja, Arrest Eight in Major Bust
In a major drug bust, the Gajuwaka police seized 184 kilograms of ganja, packed in 94 covers, near Vuda colony on Tuesday. Deputy Commissioner of Police-2 (Law and Order) D Mary Prashanthi provided details of the operation, stating that the seizure was made following reliable intelligence. Task Force inspector R Appala Naidu had informed the Gajuwaka police about the illegal storage of ganja in the area.
Paravada Police Arrest Four in Palladium Theft Worth Rs 1 Crore
The Paravada police have arrested four individuals in connection with the theft of Palladium valued at over one crore rupees. Anakapalli District SP M. Deepika revealed the details of the case and the arrests during a press conference on Wednesday.
Srikakulam Police Bust Gang Stealing Copper Wires from Transformers
Srikakulam district police have successfully dismantled a gang involved in stealing copper wires and components from agricultural transformers across the district. Announcing the breakthrough on Sunday, District Superintendent of Police K.V. Maheswara Reddy revealed that eight adults and two juveniles were arrested in Ranasthalam mandal, in connection with 33 theft cases affecting 53 transformers in JR Puram, Etcherla, Laveru, G. Sigadam, and Kogunuru police jurisdictions.
Five Arrested in Visakhapatnam Ganja Trafficking Bust
The Two Town police in Visakhapatnam successfully apprehended five individuals involved in a Ganja trafficking operation following a coordinated raid on the evening of November 29. The arrests were made under Crime No. 292/2024, in compliance with sections 20(b)(ii)(B) and 8(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. ACP East Laxman Murthy briefed the media about the arrests during a press conference on Saturday.
TMC Worker Murder: Prime Accused Arrested in Ballia, UP
More than a week after the brutal murder of Santosh Yadav, a TMC worker, in broad daylight in Naihati, North 24 Parganas district, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the West Bengal Police has successfully apprehended the prime accused, Rajesh Shaw, and his accomplice, Vishal. The arrests were made following a raid on a village in the Fefna area of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday night.
Navi Mumbai Road Rage Murder: Rehan Shaikh Arrested, Main Accused at Large
Nearly a week after a road rage incident in Navi Mumbai escalated into the brutal murder of Shivkumar Sharma, a 45-year-old man, the Navi Mumbai Police and the Crime Branch have made a significant breakthrough. One of the two accused, Rehan Shaikh, has been arrested, while the main perpetrator remains at large.
