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Latest Arrests Across the India – 16/02/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across India

by Ananya Mehta

Kiran Kumar Arrested in Rs4 Crore Gold Scam

A major case of internal bank fraud has surfaced in Bengaluru, where an assistant manager at Indian Bank was arrested for allegedly stealing gold ornaments from customer lockers to finance online gambling activities.

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Manoj Chaudhary Held in Rs64 Crore Bank Fraud

The Fraud Investigation Cell of CID Crime has arrested a 52-year-old broker in connection with an alleged Rs64.04 crore loan fraud involving Mehsana Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd.

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Rhonak Thakkar Arrested in Rs61 Lakh Scam

Delhi Police has arrested an alleged member of an international investment fraud syndicate who was operating from Dubai and arranging mule bank accounts for the gang, officials said on Saturday.

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Mohd Hussain, Wahid Held in Rs7.93L Fraud

Police in Charaideo have arrested two alleged cyber criminals from Islampur in connection with a Rs7.93 lakh online fraud, officials confirmed on Friday.

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Harikrishnan, Sandeep Held in UPI Fraud

The Mannanthala Police have arrested two youths for allegedly stealing a mobile phone and fraudulently transferring money from the victim’s bank account using a payment application.

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Ajil Sebastian, Arjun C L Arrested in Rs20 L Scam

Police in Kochi have arrested two men in connection with a Rs20 lakh fraud involving a fake lease agreement. The accused are Ajil Sebastian, 31, of Njarackal, and Arjun C L, 33, of Mulavukadu. Other alleged conspirators are still at large.

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Debasis Kanti, Ranjan Kabat Held in Rs5 Crore Cyber Scam

Two men were arrested by Balangir Police for allegedly running a large-scale digital fraud racket that routed over Rs5 crore through multiple mule bank accounts over the past seven months.

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Jagan Bhale Arrested for Snake Prank on Vande Bharat

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) Central Railway has arrested a 37-year-old man for releasing a snake inside a toilet on the Mumbai–Solapur Vande Bharat Express. The accused, identified as Jagan Arjun Bhale, a resident of Nashik district, was traced through CCTV footage and apprehended following a tip-off.

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Arun Arrested in Gaya Fake Medicine Racket

The Delhi Police have busted a large-scale fake medicine manufacturing unit in Gaya, arresting the key accused, Arun, 59. This is the second fake drug factory uncovered in the past week, linked to an interstate drug syndicate.

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Nirmal Lal, Ratanlal Arrested in Bihar Marriage Trafficking

Police in Bikramganj have arrested four individuals in connection with an alleged human trafficking racket targeting poor families through fraudulent marriage promises.

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Vaibhav Gandhi Murder: Five Arrested in Bawana Killing

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of businessman Vaibhav Gandhi near his factory in Bawana on February 9. Authorities said robbery was the likely motive, though Rs1 crore in cash remained untouched in Gandhi’s car.

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Sewri Gold Theft: 4 Arrested in Mumbai Heist

The Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg Police have cracked a major gold theft at a manufacturing unit in Sewri, arresting four individuals and recovering key details about the robbery.

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Chennai Police Bust SIM Box Network, 6 Arrested

The Tamil Nadu State Cybercrime Wing arrested six individuals for operating an international SIM box network used to facilitate Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls for cyber scam gangs working under Chinese handlers.

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Chennai CCB Arrests Four in Rs3.4 Crore Online Investment Scam

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Cyber Crime Wing Chennai has arrested four individuals, including two women, in connection with a sophisticated online investment fraud that cheated a Chennai resident of Rs3.4 crore. One mobile phone used in the crime was also seized.

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Chennai CCB Arrests Thangavel in Rs8.2 Crore Real Estate Scam

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Chennai has arrested Thangavel (56) in connection with a high-profile real estate and business fraud case involving approximately Rs8.20 crore. A car used by the accused was also seized.

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Puducherry DVAC Arrests 6 in s2 Crore Substandard Medicine Scam

The Department of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) Puducherry has arrested six individuals, including three former senior officials of the Health Department, for procurement and distribution of substandard medicines and medical equipment, causing an estimated loss of over Rs2 crore to the government.

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Afzalgunj Police Arrest Md. Riyaz for Stealing Bikes

Afzalgunj Police have apprehended 39-year-old Md. Riyaz Uddin, also known as Riyaz, a liquor depot worker from Amberpet, for allegedly stealing three motorcycles. The vehicles have been recovered.

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Kolkata Police Arrest Six in Two Theft Cases

Kolkata Police arrested six individuals in connection with two separate theft cases on the same day that Police Commissioner Supratim Sarkar conducted surprise inspections across the city, police sources said.

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Attapur Police Arrest Mohammed Junaid and Syed Nayab

Attapur police arrested two individuals for allegedly stealing gold and silver ornaments from a house in Chintalmet on Friday. The accused, identified as Mohammed Junaid (21) and Syed Nayab (19), are residents of Rajendranagar.

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Koom Kalan Police Arrest Three in Copper Wire Theft

Koom Kalan police have busted a gang allegedly involved in stealing electrical wires, arresting three suspects and recovering 16.5 kg of copper wire along with a motorcycle.

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Dindoshi Police Arrest Sadique Khurshid Shaikh for Bike Theft

Dindoshi police have arrested 26-year-old Sadique Khurshid Shaikh for allegedly stealing multiple two-wheelers across localities to take his girlfriend on daily joyrides. Investigators say that whenever a stolen bike ran out of fuel, Shaikh would abandon it and move on to the next vehicle. The case came to light after a Honda Activa 5G was reported stolen on January 9 from Film City Road in Goregaon East.

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Afzalgunj Police Arrest Ashish Shikdhar, Bhima Jali in Drug Bust

Afzalgunj police arrested two inter-state drug peddlers on Saturday, February 14, seizing 10.32 kg of marijuana allegedly being transported into the city.

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Shivaji Nagar Police Arrest Rizwan Ansari in Drug Bust

In a significant development related to the Govandi firing case, Shivaji Nagar Police have arrested Rizwan Ansari, also known as Rizwan DJ, a close associate of the main accused, Nadeem. Authorities seized narcotics worth approximately Rs40 lakh from his possession.

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Shahid Shafiq, Two Others Arrested in Vijaypur Drug Bust

Three individuals were arrested in the Vijaypur area after police intercepted their vehicle and recovered a narcotic substance during a routine check, a police spokesperson said.

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Narinder Singh: 6.5 Kg Opium Seized in Bathinda

In a major anti-drug operation, Bathinda Police arrested two individuals and seized 6.5 kilograms of opium allegedly smuggled from Rajasthan. Senior Superintendent Narinder Singh said the action forms part of the Punjab government’s intensified crackdown on narcotics.

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Kengo Dirchi: Sarana Yoya Arrested in Heroin Bust

In a targeted anti-narcotics operation, police in Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh arrested 45-year-old Sarana Yoya for alleged drug trafficking.

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Dinesh Kumar Shukla: 4 Held in Ballia Murder Case

In a swift action following a murder in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, police arrested four accused, including two who sustained bullet injuries during an encounter with the Special Operations Group (SOG).

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Sanjay Tau Among 5 Held in Vaibhav Gandhi Murder

Five persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of 35-year-old businessman Vaibhav Gandhi in outer north Delhi’s Bawana industrial area. Police are also verifying a social media claim linking the crime to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

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Vishal Mishra Arrested for Friend’s Murder in Zirakpur

Industrial Area Phase-1 police have arrested 26-year-old auto driver Vishal Mishra, a resident of Saini Vihar Phase-3, Baltana, Zirakpur, who had been absconding for 15 days in connection with the murder of his friend, Arun Kumar Tiwari (31).

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Piyush Dhanotiyah Arrested for Girlfriend’s Murder

Indore police have arrested 25-year-old MBA student Piyush Dhanotiyah in connection with the murder of his girlfriend following a dispute. On Sunday, he was produced before court and sent on three days’ police remand.

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Arun Nishad Shot Dead in Gorakhpur, 2 Arrests Pending

A young man, Arun Nishad, was allegedly shot dead by friends in Tenuiya village, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday evening, sparking protests and a temporary road blockade by villagers.

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