Mujeeb Rahman Arrested in Online Marriage Scam Defrauding Rs 32 Lakh
The Njarakkal police recently arrested a 45-year-old man, Mujeeb Rahman from Vengara in Malappuram, in connection with a major online scam. The scam involved defrauding an Edavanakkad resident of over Rs 32 lakh, under the guise of a marriage proposal.
Mohammad Saidul Arrested in Major Cyber Fraud Network Involving Rs 80 Crore
A significant cyber fraud operation has been uncovered in Phansidewa, revealing a global scam involving the creation and renting of bank accounts and SIM cards. The fraud, which has defrauded victims of over Rs 80 crore, extended its reach beyond India to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Dubai.
Four Arrested for Fraudulent Car Insurance Policies in India
Four individuals, including two insurance agents, were arrested by the crime branch police on Tuesday for their involvement in a fraudulent insurance scam. The accused are believed to have exploited a loophole in the ICICI Lombard General Insurance mobile application by registering car insurance policies under two-wheeler plans. This allowed them to charge customers higher premiums intended for cars while issuing policies meant for two-wheelers, with the difference in premiums being pocketed by the fraudsters.
Staff Member and Uncle Arrested in Patna Jewellery Theft Worth Lakhs
In a major jewellery theft in Patna, Aniket, a staff member at a local jewellery shop, and his maternal uncle, Jishu Chakraborty, were arrested on Tuesday for their involvement in stealing silver jewellery worth lakhs of rupees. The police recovered around 10kg of silver anklets and other jewellery items from the two suspects.
Indore Police Arrest Mohammad Liaquat for Possession of MD Drugs
In a significant arrest by the Indore Crime Branch, a young man named Mohammad Liaquat was taken into custody for possession of 14.68 grams of MD drugs on Tuesday. The arrest came after police observed suspicious activity by Liaquat, who was riding a bike near the First Battalion petrol pump in front of the Sulabh Complex. When the police attempted to stop him, Liaquat fled the scene but was quickly surrounded and apprehended.
Bengaluru Police Arrest Electrician Lakshman for Murder of Woman
In a breakthrough investigation, Bengaluru police have arrested Lakshman, a 30-year-old electrician, in connection with the murder and robbery of a 50-year-old woman who had been missing for four months. According to the police, Lakshman murdered the woman to pay off his debts.
Chandigarh Porsche Crash Kills 24-Year-Old, Two Women Injured
In a tragic incident on Monday night in Chandigarh, a 24-year-old man was killed after a speeding Porsche collided with two scooters. The victim, Ankit, who was riding one of the scooters, died on the spot. Two women, who were on the second scooter, were injured in the crash.
Three Arrested for Impersonating Jay Shah in Fake Call Scam Targeting Manipur MLAs
In a significant development, three individuals were arrested for impersonating Jay Shah, the son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a fake call scam targeting MLAs in Manipur. The accused were brought to Imphal, the capital of Manipur, from Delhi this morning.
80 Arrested in Rs 2,500-Crore Cryptocurrency Scam in Himachal Pradesh
In a major crackdown on the infamous Rs 2,500-crore cryptocurrency scam in Himachal Pradesh, 80 people have been arrested in connection with 13 different cases. The authorities have seized properties worth Rs 37 crore so far, including luxury vehicles, plots, and even an excavator.
Chennai Man Arrested in Rs2 Crore Job Scam Promising Work Abroad
The Job Racket Wing of the Central Crime Branch has arrested Saifudin, a 51-year-old man from Chennai, for allegedly cheating 193 job aspirants and collecting a total of Rs2 crore under the pretext of sending them abroad for work. Saifudin promised several individuals jobs in various countries but failed to fulfill the promises, leaving many without employment or visas.
Tamil Nadu Man Arrested for Rs230 Crore GST Fraud, Causing Rs35 Crore Loss
Officials from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Visakhapatnam Zonal Unit, have arrested Mohammed Saheem.V, a man from Vellore, Tamil Nadu, for his involvement in a massive GST fraud. The accused is alleged to have generated fake invoices worth Rs230 crore, leading to a Rs35 crore loss to the government exchequer through GST input tax credit fraud.
Two Brothers Arrested for Defrauding Woman of Rs 23.85 Lakh in Immigration Scam
City Police on Tuesday arrested two brothers, including one who posed as an immigration officer, for allegedly defrauding a woman of Rs23.85 lakh. The accused had contacted the victim through the matrimonial website Jeevansathi.com, where they pretended to be connected to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Coimbatore Studio Owner Sivaprasad Velayudhan Arrested for Cheating Actor R Parthiban
On Thursday evening, the city police arrested Sivaprasad Velayudhan, the owner of a local studio, for allegedly cheating actor and director R Parthiban of Rs 42 lakh. The complaint, filed by Parthiban, claims that Sivaprasad’s Realworks Studio was hired to handle the visual effects (VFX) work for Parthiban’s upcoming movie “Teenz.” The total cost of the project was Rs 68.54 lakh, with Parthiban making an advance payment of Rs 42 lakh on October 23, 2023.
New Delhi Man Arrested for Defrauding Coimbatore Resident of Rs10 Lakh
The Coimbatore Rural police have arrested a 42-year-old man from New Delhi, Gopi Kumar, for allegedly defrauding a resident of Sulur taluk out of Rs10 lakh.
Chennai Woman Posing as Ex-IPS Officer Arrested for Rs2 Crore Job Scam
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Coimbatore city has arrested K. Indira Gandhi, 56, from Anna Nagar West in Chennai, and her accomplice G. Kavipriya, 29, from Ashok Nagar, on charges of cheating job aspirants out of over Rs2 crore.
Mumbai Father-Son Duo Arrested for Rs 2.5 Crore Gold Scam in Coimbatore
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Coimbatore city arrested a father-son duo from Mumbai on Saturday for allegedly cheating a jewellery showroom in Coimbatore out of gold worth over Rs2.5 crore.
Coimbatore Man Arrested for Selling Banned Kerala Lottery Tickets, Rs2.25 Crore Seized
In a crackdown on illegal lottery ticket sales, Coimbatore police on Tuesday arrested S Nagaraj, a 42-year-old man, at his home in Balaji Nagar, Karumathampatti, and seized 1,900 banned Kerala lottery tickets and Rs2.25 crore in cash. A large portion of the seized cash was in the denomination of Rs2,000.
Three Arrested in Rs 4.5 Crore Crowdfunding Scam Involving Fake Medical Appeal
The Matunga police have arrested three individuals for allegedly making Rs 4.5 crore through a fraudulent crowdfunding campaign, exploiting the name of a child in need of medical treatment. According to the complainant Arif Sheikh, who runs the Navtarang Charitable Trust, the accused—Piyush Jain, a representative from the Impact Guru crowdfunding app, and the parents of a four-year-old child, Nikhat Khan and Naufil Kazi—created a fake appeal claiming the child was suffering from a rare disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
Santosh Kumar Acharya Arrested for Orchestrating Rs 100 Crore Investment Fraud
Sambalpur police arrested Santosh Kumar Acharya, 42, on Monday for allegedly orchestrating an investment fraud amounting to approximately Rs 100 crore. The fraud affected hundreds of investors across western Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal. Acharya, a science graduate and resident of Sambalpur, was arrested following complaints from more than 400 investors. The investors, including Debabrata Panigrahi from Sundargarh, filed a formal complaint at the Dhanupali police station on February 18, 2024.
Three Arrested in Naharlagun for Theft and Burglary Incidents
Naharlagun police arrested three individuals involved in a series of theft and burglary cases in the area. The arrests were part of an intensified crackdown aimed at ensuring the safety and security of Naharlagun residents. The operation was led by Inspector K. Dev, OC PS Naharlagun, and supervised by SDPO Naharlagun Rishi Longdo.
Nurpur Police Busts Gang Behind Shop Theft, Four Arrested
Nurpur district police have successfully apprehended four gang members involved in a theft in the Nurpur area. The theft case, which was registered at the Nurpur police station in August 2024, followed the stealing of saria (reinforcing bars) worth Rs 2.5 lakh from Suraj Sharma’s shop in Baranda.
Telangana Police Arrest S. Dinesh in Rs5 Crore Online Fraud Case
A 36-year-old man, S. Dinesh of Mathialagan Nagar in Saligramam, was arrested by the Telangana police on Saturday in connection with an online fraud case. The police team had traveled to the city in search of Dinesh, who was implicated in a fraudulent online scheme that defrauded investors of approximately Rs5 crore.
Chennai Man Arrested for Cheating Rs 19.7 Lakh in Fake Forex Investment Scheme
Ariyalur police have arrested a Chennai-based man, S. Sakthivel (36), for allegedly cheating a businessman out of Rs19.7 lakh under the pretext of doubling his money through an online forex trading scheme. The police also seized three mobile phones, nine SIM cards, and seven ATM cards from Sakthivel.
Four Arrested in Rs1.66 Crore Investment Scam Involving Cambodia-Based Fraudsters
In a major breakthrough, the State cybercrime wing arrested four individuals in connection with an investment scam that defrauded a retired government official of Rs1.66 crore. The fraudsters, including one who worked in a scam compound in Cambodia, posed as consultants from Motilal Oswal Group and SBI Securities to manipulate the victim into making false investments.
59-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Stealing Gold Anklet at Mylapore Temple
A 59-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing a gold anklet from a young girl at the Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore on December 13, 2024.
5 Arrested in Choolaimedu for Possessing Cocaine and Ganja
The police have arrested five individuals on charges of possessing cocaine and ganja with the intent to sell, following a drug bust in Choolaimedu. During the operation, authorities seized 55 grams of cocaine, 850 grams of green ganja, and several weighing machines from the suspects.
Notorious Criminal Arrested in Pune with Mephedrone Worth Rs. 1 Lakh
The Market Yard Police in Pune have arrested Atik Karim Bagwan (27) from Ambedkar Nagar on charges of possessing Mephedrone (MD) worth Rs. 1,09,000. The arrest took place on March 9 after a tip-off led to Bagwan being found hiding behind a public toilet in the Ambedkar Nagar area. Despite attempting to flee, he was caught after a brief chase by the police.
Six Arrested in Jubilee Hills for Stealing Property Worth Rs 35 Lakh
Six individuals were arrested on Tuesday by the Jubilee Hills police for allegedly stealing property from their employer’s house. The arrested suspects include housekeepers Shaik Haseena, Shaik Waheeda, and Lotha Anusha, along with two accomplices, Salima Begum and L Adilakshmi.
Plumber Arrested for Stealing Rs 15 Lakh from Brother-in-Law’s House
A 54-year-old plumber, Jyotirmoy alias Pintu Jakhmola, was arrested by the MIDC police for stealing Rs 15 lakh in cash from his brother-in-law’s house in Rajendra Nagar. The theft took place at Anjali Apartment, within the jurisdiction of the MIDC Police Station.
23-Year-Old Mitali Murdered After Alleged Kidnapping, Four Arrested
The body of 23-year-old Mitali was found wrapped in a plastic sheet in a drain near Rajpura late on Monday night, two days after she was reported missing. The police have arrested one suspect, Rohit, and charged three others, including Sultan Mohammed, with her murder.
Murder-Accused Chirag Pandya Arrested After Jumping Parole
Chirag Pandya, a murder-accused, was arrested by the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) on Tuesday after evading authorities by jumping parole. The arrest took place in Mangal Bazaar in Surat’s old city after the police received a tip-off regarding his whereabouts.
Two Drug Peddlers, Including Woman, Arrested with Heroin and Intoxicant Tablets
Phagwara police arrested two drug peddlers, including a woman, on Monday night and recovered 2 grams of heroin and 75 intoxicating tablets from their possession. The first arrest was made at a checkpoint in Chhaj Colony, where a woman identified as Rekha from Chhaj Colony was found with 75 tablets. In a separate case, Baljit, a drug peddler from Mahilpur, was apprehended with 2 grams of heroin.
Father-Son Duo Arrested for Drug Peddling in Phagwara
Phagwara police have arrested a father-son duo for drug peddling after recovering 250 intoxicating tablets from their possession. The accused, Sukhdev Singh, alias Vindu, from Burj Hassan village, and his son Sarabjit Singh, alias Saabi, were arrested for their involvement in the illegal drug trade. Both have multiple cases pending against them.
Two Proclaimed Offenders Arrested by Nakodar Police, Including Murder and Drug Peddling Cases
Nakodar police have arrested two proclaimed offenders (POs), one wanted in a 2019 murder case and the other in a drug peddling case.
International Drug Dealer Shehnaz Singh Arrested by Punjab Police
Punjab Police have arrested 43-year-old Shehnaz Singh, alias Shawn Bhinder, an international drug dealer wanted by the FBI. The arrest was made by Tarn Taran police, as confirmed by Punjab Police Chief Gaurav Yadav. Shawn Bhinder is considered a key player in a global narcotics syndicate.
Two Arrested in Bokaro for Connection Between Bike Thefts and Illegal Coal Smuggling
Bokaro Police have uncovered a connection between motorcycle thefts and illegal coal smuggling operations, following the recovery of 45 stolen motorcycles from areas notorious for coal-related activities.
Harsh Arrested for Murder of Rohit in Farrukhnagar After Grudge-Fueled Attack
A 20-year-old man named Harsh has been arrested for the murder of 32-year-old Rohit in Farrukhnagar. Harsh was taken into custody near the KMP Expressway on Monday night. The police say Harsh confessed that he and Rohit were friends who ran separate businesses supplying water and tea to local establishments.
Cyber Fraud Kasaragod Police Arrest Sunil Kumar Jhanwar for Duping Doctor of Rs 2.23 Cr
Kasaragod police have arrested 24-year-old Sunil Kumar Jhanwar from Jodhpur for his role in a cyber fraud case that duped a doctor of Rs 2.23 crore. Jhanwar, who worked as a food delivery and bike taxi driver, was arrested after being tracked by a four-member police team for eight days. The police successfully captured him just 45 minutes before his scheduled train departure at Mathura Das Mathur Hospital in Jodhpur, where he had been attending to his ailing father.
Bihar-Based Gang Arrested in Cyber Fraud Case, 5 Accused Apprehended
The police in Adilabad have arrested five individuals from Bihar, suspected to be part of an inter-state gang involved in large-scale cyber fraud. The gang was using old cell phones and SIM cards for various scams, including fake job offers, lottery frauds, and banking scams through OTPs.
Sathya Sai Trust ED K N Anandakumar Arrested in Half-Price Fraud
K N Anandakumar, the Executive Director of Sathya Sai Trust, was arrested by the Crime Branch following the rejection of his anticipatory bail plea by the Thiruvananthapuram Principal Sessions Court. The Crime Branch team arrived at Anandakumar’s residence in the afternoon and took him into custody. Despite claiming to be undergoing medical treatment, Anandakumar was taken for a medical examination. However, doctors reported that obstacles existed for his immediate arrest.