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Latest Arrests Across the India– 16/05/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Ananya Mehta

Raman Kumar, Devinder Singh Held in Rs87.91 Cr GST Scam

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Ludhiana, has uncovered a massive fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) racket involving Rs87.91 crore in fraudulent billing and Rs13.41 crore in tax evasion. Two individuals—Raman Kumar Chaurasia from Mandi Gobindgarh and Devinder Singh from Khanna—have been arrested.

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Basharat Khan Held in Rs100 Cr Luxury Car Import Scam

Hyderabad-based luxury car dealer Basharat Khan was arrested in Gujarat on Thursday for his alleged role in a Rs100 crore customs duty evasion racket involving the illegal import of high-end vehicles

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Mukesh Pareek, 5 Others Held in Jaipur Cyber Fraud Bust

The Jaipur Crime Branch on Thursday arrested six members of an organized cyber fraud syndicate that allegedly helped route money through Indian bank accounts rented out to Chinese nationals via encrypted messaging apps.

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Amit, Hari Nabbed for Rs2.2 Cr Digital Arrest Scam

The Cyber Unit of Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested two men—Amit from Ghaziabad and Hari from Assam—for allegedly defrauding a 92-year-old retired surgeon of Rs2.2 crore through a “digital arrest” cyber scam. Authorities have recovered the full amount.

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Four Arrested in IPL Ticket Black Market Scam in Bangalore

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bangalore have arrested four individuals for selling IPL cricket match tickets on the black market. The suspects were caught selling tickets for the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. The face value of each ticket was Rs1,200, but the accused were selling them for an inflated price of Rs10,000 per ticket, resulting in a significant profit from the scam.

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Akash-Led Gang Busted in Noida for Mobile Phone Thefts

Noida Police arrested four men for their alleged involvement in a mobile phone theft ring, recovering 20 stolen Android smartphones worth an estimated Rs2.5–3 lakh, along with four knives and two motorcycles used in the crimes.

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Veeraiah Chowdary Murder: 9 Arrested in Andhra Political Killing

In a major breakthrough, Prakasam district police arrested nine individuals in connection with the brutal contract killing of liquor businessman and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Muppavarapu Veeraiah Chowdary, whose murder shocked Andhra Pradesh.

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Saleem Dambal Arrested for Murder of Daughter in Macazana

Saleem Dambal, the man accused of murdering his six-year-old daughter in Macazana, was arrested in his hometown of Gadag, Karnataka, after evading police since April 29. The arrest followed an extensive manhunt, with authorities monitoring public places, railway stations, and bus stands.

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Goa Tourism Cancels Shack License After Murder Incident at Arambol Beach

The Goa Tourism Department has taken strict action against a beach shack at Arambol after one of its employees was involved in a brutal murder. The department ordered the demolition of the shack and revoked its license, following the fatal stabbing of 37-year-old Amar Bandekar by three of the shack’s employees. The owner, Manuel Espritaosanto Fernandes, has also been fined Rs 25 lakh for violations.

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Family Feud Turns Deadly: Shravan Barve Killed by Father and Brother

A tragic family feud led to the brutal killing of 24-year-old Shravan Barve from Sattari, Goa. His father, Devidas Barve (64), elder brother, Uday Barve (34), and daily wage worker Vasudev Nakul Ozrekar (43) were arrested on Saturday in connection with the murder.

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Ankit Verma Held in Bhopal Drug Bust; iPhone, MD Seized

In a significant crackdown on narcotics, the Bhopal Crime Branch arrested 27-year-old Ankit Verma near LIC Shiv Mandir in MP Nagar on charges of drug possession. Acting on a tip-off, police seized 10.50 grams of MD (mephedrone) powder and a luxury Apple iPhone worth Rs3 lakh from Verma, a resident of Awadhpuri with a B.Com degree.

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Balaji & Shiva Kumar Held in RGI Human Trafficking Case

In a crackdown on human trafficking, the RGI Airport police on Thursday arrested two individuals involved in illegally sending women to Gulf countries using forged documents.

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Fayaz Ahmad Chichi Nabbed in Ganderbal Drug Bust

Police in Ganderbal arrested a notorious drug peddler, Fayaz Ahmad Chichi, after seizing 9.8 kilograms of contraband bhang powder from his property in Chichipati Hariganiwan.

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Sk Jamir & Sk Sahid Held With Drugs Worth Rs50 Lakh

The Special Crime Unit of the Commissionerate Police conducted a successful anti-narcotics raid in the Khandagiri area of Bhubaneswar, seizing 515 grams of brown sugar valued at approximately Rs50 lakh, according to Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh.

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Manoj Sahoo Arrested for ATM Fraud to Fund Fantasy Betting

Two men, Manoj Sahoo (35) and Pradeep Sahoo (28), were arrested on Thursday for allegedly stealing debit cards from senior citizens in Cuttack district to fund their addiction to fantasy cricket betting on a popular online gaming platform.

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26-Year-Old Arrested for Ganja Possession and Trafficking in Plantsite

In a major drug bust, Plantsite police arrested 26-year-old Lengdu Majhi for possessing and trafficking ganja on Tuesday. The arrest took place near the railway over bridge on Gandhi Road during a routine patrol after receiving a tip-off.

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Eight Arrested in Major Ganja Smuggling Bust in Jeypore

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, police arrested eight individuals involved in ganja smuggling and seized over 340 kilograms of contraband, firearms, cash, and vehicles in the Jeypore Sadar police limits on Tuesday. The arrested suspects have been identified as Kartik Bagh (36), Rabindra Barik (35), Ranjit Bagh (45), Goutam Bagh (28), Rabindra Samal (36), Karna Harijan (38), Sonu Mangaria (29), and Rahul Kumar (32), according to police.

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Mahesh, Sajid Held for iPhone Scam via Instagram Ads

In a significant crackdown on digital fraud, Puducherry Cyber Crime Police arrested Mahesh (from Puducherry) and Sajid (from Tiruchy) for allegedly deceiving over 100 people with fake advertisements on Instagram promising iPhone 15 devices at just Rs 7,000.

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Gurpreet Singh, Surjit Singh, and Hardeep Singh Arrested for Mobile Tower Battery Theft

The Nakodar Sadar police have arrested three individuals for their involvement in stealing batteries from mobile towers. The accused have been identified as Gurpreet Singh, Surjit Singh, and Hardeep Singh, all of whom are residents of Nurpur Chatha village.

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Kurukshetra Police Arrest Two Men in Inter-State Car Theft Gang

Kurukshetra police have made significant strides in solving at least 10 car theft cases with the arrest of two men involved in an inter-state vehicle theft racket. The accused, Neeraj, a resident of Rohtak, and Rajiv alias Golu, originally from Hisar and currently residing in Jind, were apprehended on Thursday by a CIA-1 police team.

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Manish Arora Held for Multiple Burglaries in Pinjore

The Crime Branch of the local police arrested Manish Arora, a resident of Rathpur Colony, Pinjore, for his alleged involvement in multiple burglaries across the city. The arrest was made following an investigation into a residential theft case filed at the Pinjore Police Station.

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Dinesh Meena Arrested for Dog Beating Video on Instagram

A 19-year-old from Bhanavta village in Pratapgarh, identified as Dinesh Meena, was arrested on Tuesday for animal cruelty after he posted a disturbing video on Instagram showing him beating a dog.

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Rajkaran Tanwar, 4 Others Held in Rs30 Cr Cyber Fraud

Vakola police have arrested five individuals linked to multiple cyber frauds across India, including a massive Rs30 crore scam involving fake job offers and cryptocurrency laundering.

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R Ragupathi, 4 Others Held for Rs11.63 Lakh Collectorate Scam

Authorities have arrested two more individuals in connection with a scam involving the embezzlement of Rs11.63 lakh from a Tamil Nadu collectorate. The stolen funds were meant for a government scheme providing financial aid to families of Tamil natives who died abroad.

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S Prem Arrested for Attempted Sexual Assault in Kilpauk

A 19-year-old man, S Prem, was arrested on Friday in Kilpauk, Chennai, for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 40-year-old woman. The incident took place on Barakka Road as the woman was walking alone.

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Vinod, Arjun Arrested for Kanhaiya’s Murder in Khyala

Two men were arrested on Wednesday for the murder of a 33-year-old man named Kanhaiya in Khyala, Delhi, following a violent altercation late Monday night. The incident reportedly began as a dispute over smoking outside the victim’s residence.

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Tota Ram Arrested for Killing Wife and Burning Her Body

In a shocking incident, Tota Ram, a security guard from Ganperi village, has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, Gulshan (26), and attempting to cover up the crime by burning her body. The police arrested Ram after an investigation revealed he had filed a false missing person report with the Shoghi police in an attempt to mislead authorities.

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Ashish Singhala Arrested with Smack Worth Rs54 Lakh in Dehradun

In a successful joint operation conducted by the Anti Narcotics Task Force of the Special Task Force (STF) and Dehradun police, Ashish Singhala, a security guard from Naya Basti, was arrested on Thursday night in Dehradun for drug smuggling.

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Assam Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs4.5 Crore, 3 Arrested in Sribhumi

In a significant drug bust in Assam’s Sribhumi district, authorities seized drugs worth Rs4.5 crore and arrested three individuals in connection with separate narcotic trafficking operations.

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Usha Makale, Leelabai Dhokale Held in Bhandup Heist

In a cunning case of distraction-based theft, Bhandup Police arrested two elderly women, Usha Makale (60) and Leelabai Dhokale (62), for stealing gold ornaments worth Rs1.27 lakh from a jewellery store by posing as customers.

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Mohammed Mastan Arrested for Theft from Dancer’s Car

A Bengaluru cab driver, Mohammed Mastan, has been arrested for stealing high-value items from the trunk of a renowned dancer and actress’s car. The stolen belongings, valued at Rs23 lakh, included a Rolex watch, diamond rings, a Bottega wallet, and Apple AirPods.

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Shaik Fardeen, 3 Others Arrested for Selling Sedative Midazolam

In a major drug bust, three lab technicians and a student were arrested for allegedly selling the sedative drug Midazolam in various parts of the town. The arrests took place on Thursday, after police seized 26 vials of Midazolam, four mobile phones, and 10 syringes from the accused.

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Dilbag Singh Arrested for Culpable Homicide and Criminal Conspiracy in Shahkot

In a significant arrest, Shahkot police have apprehended Dilbag Singh, a resident of Nangal Ambian village, on charges of culpable homicide and criminal conspiracy.

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Shamsher Khan Arrested for Stealing Bike in Phagwara

Shamsher Khan, a resident of Sarabha Nagar, Phagwara, was arrested by the Phagwara police for stealing a bike. The bike, registered under Punjab-10AG-4599, belonged to Jashanjit Mehra, a resident of Mahilpur.

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Jagat Vishwakarma Arrested for Murder of 14-Day-Old Daughter in Golconda

In a shocking incident, Jagat Vishwakarma, a 35-year-old watchman, was arrested for murdering his 14-day-old daughter in Golconda. The accused, originally from Nepal, had been residing in Hyderabad with his wife Gauri and their three children.

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Shaibaz Khan, Mohammed Abdul Ismail, Kadari Ramesh Arrested in Fake Certificate Scam

In a significant crackdown by the West Zone Task Force of the Hyderabad Commissionerate, three individuals have been arrested for selling forged educational certificates to job aspirants and students. The accused, identified as Shaibaz Khan, Mohammed Abdul Ismail, and Kadari Ramesh, were apprehended in connection with a fake certificate racket. The operation was carried out in collaboration with Masab Tank Police, who seized 15 forged certificates, mobile phones, and cash from the accused.

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