Kulamani Rana 4 Others Held for Postal Job Certificate Scam
In a major crackdown on recruitment fraud, the State Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested five individuals from Balangir district for allegedly submitting forged educational certificates to secure positions in the postal department in 2023.
Syed Rehan Juvenile Held for Knife Attack, Phone Robber
The Asifnagar police on Wednesday apprehended two suspects, including a juvenile, for attacking a man with a knife and robbing him of his mobile phone in Zeba Bagh, Hyderabad.
Shubham Kumar Held in Rs12 Lakh Govt Grain Fraud Case
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on Wednesday arrested Shubham Kumar Chaudhary, a wanted accused in a government grain procurement fraud case, near the Charbagh foot overbridge in Lucknow’s Naka police station area.
Bela DSouza Nabbed in Rs1.22 Cr MHADA Flat Scam
In a major real estate fraud, Mumbai police arrested Bela D’Souza, who allegedly posed as a senior official from the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) and cheated multiple people out of Rs1.22 crore, promising them affordable flats in prime locations like Bandra, Mahim, Goregaon, and Jogeshwari.
Mumbai Police Arrest Assam Gang in Rs1.26 Cr HSBC Credit Card Fraud
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested five members of a cybercriminal gang from Assam for defrauding foreign bank HSBC of Rs1.26 crore by using credit cards obtained through forged documents and customer data theft.
Shamshabad SOT Busts Vehicle Insurance Fraud 3 Arrested
On January 17, the Shamshabad Special Operations Team (SOT) cracked down on a racket involving fraudulent vehicle insurance policies and forged government documents.
North Goa Police Arrest Serial Conman Manish Ambekar in Rs1L Heist
In a major breakthrough, North Goa Police have arrested a gang of fraudsters led by Manish Shashikant Ambekar (47), a habitual offender with 9 previous criminal cases in Maharashtra, for impersonating Muthoot Finance staff to rob a woman near Mapusa.
Royson Rodrigues Arrested in Assagao Land Grab Case
The Goa Police have arrested Royson Rodrigues (51), a resident of Marna-Siolim, on May 8, in connection with a 2022 land grabbing case involving property in Assagao, under the jurisdiction of Mapusa Police.
Raju Tirki Arrested for Attempted ATM Theft in Mapusa
Goa Police have arrested Raju Tirki, a 26-year-old resident of Chhattisgarh, for attempting to steal cash from an ATM located at Xavier Complex, Alto, Mapusa.
Leonardo Deva Nabbed in Rs18L Drug Bust at Mapusa Bus Stand
In a major anti-narcotics operation, Mapusa Police arrested Leonardo Deva, a 22-year-old resident of Guirim, for allegedly possessing 180 grams of hydroponic weed, a high-value narcotic substance. The arrest took place at the New KTC Bus Stand in Mapusa, following a tip-off.
Ponda Police Arrest 54-Year-Old Man with 6.3 Kg Ganja Worth Rs6.3 Lakh
In a major drug enforcement operation, Ponda Police arrested Benedito Fernandes (54), a resident of Ghodkamolem, Poinguinim, Canacona, after seizing 6.314 kg of suspected ganja valued at approximately Rs6.30 lakh.
Gandhinagar CID Arrests Seven in Rs 2.11 Crore BGMI Coin Scam
The Gandhinagar CID cyber crime cell has dismantled a major fraud ring that scammed gamers across India by falsely offering discounted in-game UC coins for BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) via Instagram. The gang created multiple fake Instagram profiles advertising cheap coins to lure victims.
Dr. Mridupaban Nath Arrested for Disproportionate Assets & Bigamy
The Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell arrested Dr. Mridupaban Nath, a former associate professor at Diphu Medical College, in Guwahati on Tuesday, February 18. Nath, who has been under investigation for multiple allegations, was apprehended earlier in the day from Rupnagar.
Cyber Crime Gang Arrested for Rs 7 Lakh Pension Fraud in Chhattisgarh
On the very first day of the New Year, the cyber crime branch arrested four individuals involved in a cyber fraud case where Rs 6.95 lakh was siphoned from a pensioner’s bank account. The accused had arranged bank accounts to facilitate the fraud, which came to light after a complaint was filed by the victim.
Two Arrested in Odisha for Rs 6.04 Crore Share Market Investment Fraud
The cyber wing of the State Crime Branch arrested two individuals from West Bengal on Monday in connection with a Rs 6.04 crore investment fraud involving share market and IPO allotment scams.
Poacher Arrested Accomplice Escapes in Odisha’s Kuldiha Sanctuary
A poacher was apprehended while his accomplice managed to escape during a violent encounter with forest guards in the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Balasore district, Odisha, on Sunday night.
Nabeel Shaikh Sentenced to 7 Years for Rs 1.2 Crore Haj Pilgrimage Fraud
The Odisha Protection of Interests of Depositors (OPID) Court in Balasore on Wednesday sentenced Nabeel Abdul Mubin Shaikh to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for a Rs 1.2 crore Haj pilgrimage fraud.
Odisha Excise Seizes Heroin Worth Rs 51 Lakh, Arrests Two Peddlers
Excise officials in Odisha’s Cuttack City seized heroin worth over Rs 51 lakh and arrested two drug peddlers during a routine patrol on Wednesday afternoon.
Balasore Police Rescue Minor Boy After 9 Years, Arrest Father Kamalakanta Mishra
In a major breakthrough after nearly a decade, Balasore police successfully rescued a minor boy from Delhi, nine years after his father allegedly abducted him in 2016.
Jagan Sahoo Arrested for Killing Father in Jajpur Family Dispute
A 26-year-old man, Jagan Sahoo, was arrested on Monday for allegedly killing his father, Karunakar Sahoo (57), following a violent altercation at their home in Laxminagar village, Jajpur district.
Sub-Inspector Vijay Sahu Arrested for Cheating Woman in Balasore, Odisha
In a serious allegation of cheating and breach of trust, Sub-Inspector Vijay Sahu, posted at Balipal police station in Balasore district, Odisha, was arrested for allegedly deceiving a woman in Jaleswar block.
Shishpal Baburam Arrested in Rs 34.5 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam
Shishpal alias Subhash Baburam (31) from Chitarbora village, Phalodi district, Rajasthan, was apprehended by Berhampur police in Gujarat following court approval. Shishpal was already imprisoned in Gujarat’s Bhoj district for another case before being transferred to Odisha for prosecution.
Bihar Graduate Satish Kumar Arrested for Rs 20 Lakh Petrol Pump Scam
The cyber police arrested Satish Kumar, a 24-year-old Botany graduate from Nawada district, Bihar, for duping a Bhubaneswar businessman of Rs 20 lakh. Kumar allegedly created a fraudulent website mimicking a reputed oil company to trap victims seeking to establish petrol pumps.
Abdul Haq Raju Held in Bhubaneswar ATM Robbery Case
In a significant breakthrough, the Commissionerate Police on Tuesday arrested two interstate criminals in connection with the ATM theft that occurred on January 24 at Sriram Nagar under Lingaraj Police Station limits in Bhubaneswar.
Spider Sateesh The Notorious Thief Behind Rs 50 Lakh Jewelry Heist
Sateesh Reddy, popularly known as ‘Spider Sateesh’ for his extraordinary ability to scale buildings, has been arrested for stealing jewelry worth over Rs 50 lakh from Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik’s residence. Despite being a 38-year-old school dropout from Bheemili, North Visakhapatnam, Reddy flaunted an extravagant lifestyle owning luxury apartments in Bengaluru, Kadapa, and Visakhapatnam. Recently, he purchased an expensive dog from Indonesia costing Rs 3 lakh.
SIT Arrests Mastermind Syeduphasha Trio in Puducherry Robbery Case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested four suspects, including the alleged mastermind, in connection with a housebreaking and robbery case registered at Dhanwanthri Nagar Police Station on January 2, 2025.
Jabalpur Youth Arrested for Passing Fake Rs 500 Notes, Inspired by ‘Farzi’
A youth was arrested on Sunday evening in Jabalpur while attempting to pass counterfeit Rs 500 notes at a betel shop in the Lasudia area. Police suspect that the accused’s method was inspired by the crime-thriller web series Farzi, as his modus operandi closely resembled scenes from the show.
Nine Arrested in Jabalpur Patan Mass Murder Over Gambling Feud
In a chilling case of mass murder, Jabalpur police arrested nine individuals on Tuesday in connection with the brutal killing of four youths in Timri village, located under Patan police station jurisdiction. The murders, reportedly stemming from a long-standing family enmity linked to gambling and panchayat elections, shocked the region.
Youth Stabbed to Death Over Beedi in Jabalpur Six Arrested
In a shocking and senseless act of violence, a youth was stabbed to death in Shaktinagar, Badanpur under Gadha police station limits in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, reportedly over a beedi (hand-rolled cigarette).
Satna Man Killed Over DJ Song Dispute at Family Function
In a shocking incident in Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, a 45-year-old man was bludgeoned to death with a brick following an argument over a DJ song request during a family function. The crime occurred in the early hours of Friday, in Dongri Nai Basti.
Satna Man Kills Woman for Marrying Off Her Daughter
In a disturbing case from Satna, Madhya Pradesh, a man was arrested for murdering the mother of a woman he was in love with, after she married her daughter off to someone else. The incident has left the region stunned, with the accused confessing to a cold-blooded, premeditated murder.
Indore Police Arrest Drug Network Trio Including Bhopal Trader Akash Jain
The Crime Branch of Indore Police on Saturday arrested three members of a drug supply network and seized an enormous quantity of illicit pharmaceuticals. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya revealed that police confiscated 9.30 lakh Alprazolam tablets and 5,240 bottles of codeine syrup, with a black market value exceeding Rs one crore.
Singer Mangli Held Over Drug Bust at Chevella Party
Popular Tollywood playback singer Mangli was arrested on Wednesday following a police raid at a private birthday celebration she hosted at Tripura Resort, located near Irlapalli in Chevella on Hyderabad’s outskirts.
Hayathnagar Police Arrest Duo for Selling Ganja-Laced Chocolates
In a significant crackdown, Hayathnagar police in Hyderabad have arrested two men accused of selling chocolates infused with ganja (marijuana). The suspects, identified as 40-year-old G. Shikhar and 39-year-old Rishi Shankar Mishra, allegedly mixed marijuana into chocolates and distributed them to unsuspecting customers for profit.
Rachakonda Police Arrest Two Interstate Drug Traffickers with Hashish Oil
In a major bust, the Rachakonda Special Operation Teams (LB Nagar zone) along with Abdullapurmet police arrested two interstate drug peddlers on Wednesday. Authorities seized 20 kilograms of hashish oil, estimated to be worth Rs 1.20 crore.
Dr Reddys Employees Arrested in Rs2 Crore Semaglutide Theft in Srikakulam
In a significant crackdown, JR Puram police in Srikakulam district have apprehended a gang of eight individuals, including four employees of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, for stealing approximately 460 grams of Semaglutide (GLP-1). This patented anti-diabetic drug, valued at over Rs2 crore, was stolen from the company’s warehouse in Pydibheemavaram and intended for sale on the black market.
Four Rohingyas Arrested in Hyderabad for Forged Indian IDs
In a joint operation, the Special Operations Team (SOT) of LB Nagar Zone and Hayathnagar police apprehended four Rohingya individuals suspected of possessing forged Indian identity documents.
Avtar Singh, Notorious Auto Thief Nabbed in Patiala by Delhi Police
The Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested 34-year-old Avtar Singh alias Hunny Singh from Patiala, Punjab, in connection with a long trail of auto theft cases. Singh, a proclaimed offender, was wanted in over 70 vehicle theft incidents reported across multiple districts in Delhi.
Bhopal Police Arrest Cyber Fraud Gang Behind Rs16.7 Lakh Scam
The Bhopal Cyber Crime Branch arrested four individuals involved in a widespread online job fraud racket that duped unsuspecting victims by promising high profits through fake digital tasks. Among the arrested is an LLB student who allegedly used the defrauded money to purchase cryptocurrency.
