Nilesh Jindal Arrested for Cryptocurrency Scam in Dwarka
A 27-year-old aspiring chartered accountant, Nilesh Jindal, was arrested for allegedly running a cryptocurrency trading scam that defrauded a woman from Dwarka of Rs 18 lakh. Jindal, a first-year CA student from Jalandhar, Punjab, reportedly used a dating app to target his victims. Pretending to be a hedge fund manager, he promised high returns from cryptocurrency and stock market trading to lure women into his trap.
Bharat Bhogilal Shah Arrested for Rs 50 Lakh Stolen Diamond
Last month, Chetla Police arrested 11 individuals, including four domestic workers—maids, caregivers, and cooks—who were involved in stealing valuable jewellery and items worth crores from a businessman’s residence on Raja Santosh Roy Road in Alipore. Despite recovering some stolen items, the police were unable to trace a diamond worth Rs 50 lakh, which the family considered the most precious.
Goldsmith Mehraj Din Qazi Arrested for Selling Fake Ornaments
On Wednesday, a goldsmith from Bijbehara, Anantnag, was arrested for fraud after counterfeit gold ornaments were discovered in his possession. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by Nisar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Bindoo Kokernag, who had purchased gold jewellery from Mehraj Din Qazi, the proprietor of M/S Soliya Ornaments in Bijbehara. Bhat later realized the ornaments were fake and reported the matter to the Nowhatta Police Station in Srinagar.
Kulgam Police Solve Vehicle Theft, Arrest Shahid Ahmad Bhat
Kulgam Police have successfully solved a vehicle theft case and recovered the stolen vehicle after apprehending the accused. According to an official report, the case began when Azam Khan, a resident of Ramban, filed a complaint regarding the theft of his vehicle (JK13A-4716) from the Jama Masjid Nawa in Qazigund.
Police Arrest Five Drug Peddlers Across Srinagar, Kupwara, & Budgam
In a major crackdown on drug peddling, police arrested five individuals across Kupwara, Baramulla, Srinagar, and Budgam and seized significant quantities of narcotic substances along with cash. According to an official release, the arrests were made during separate operations across these districts.
Four Arrested in Cybercrime Gang Using Rented Accounts and Crypto
The Sola High Court Police have successfully apprehended four individuals connected to a cybercrime gang involved in fraudulent activities. The gang used rented bank accounts and cryptocurrency to conduct illegal transactions, allegedly transferring stolen money to a Chinese syndicate behind the crime.
Fraudsters Komal Kadam and Gaurav Shah Impersonate ICICI Bank Officials
A disturbing case of impersonation and fraud has emerged in the MIDC area of Mumbai, where two individuals, Komal Kadam and Gaurav Shah, allegedly posed as officials from ICICI Bank and conducted fake recruitment drives. The case was registered after a complaint from the bank’s manager, Mohammad Javed Khan, prompting the MIDC Police to launch a manhunt for the suspects.
Ahmedabad Police Arrest Four Suspects in Rs73 Lakh Kanakpura Jewellers Robbery
The Ahmedabad Rural Police have successfully apprehended four suspects involved in the high-profile robbery at Kanakpura Jewellers, near Bopal Marigold Circle, which took place on January 2. However, the stolen valuables, valued at Rs73.1 lakh, remain unaccounted for.
Naharlagun Police Arrest Drug Peddler Nur Jamal with Rs30,000 Heroin
In a swift operation on Thursday, Naharlagun police arrested a drug peddler, Nur Jamal (27), following a high-speed chase. Authorities recovered heroin weighing 12.70g, valued at Rs 30,000.
Kerala Web Designers Arrested with 975g MDMA, 407g Cocaine
Two web designers from Kerala were arrested in Bengaluru on drug-peddling charges after authorities seized 975 grams of MDMA and 407 grams of cocaine from them. The arrested individuals, Navaneeth V and Shanil Babu, both hailing from Kannur, are first-time offenders.
Belagavi Police Arrest Supari Killers, Solve Three Murders
Belagavi District Police have made a significant breakthrough by arresting a gang of supari killers involved in three murders across the district. The gang was led by Akash Basalingappa Gokavi from Hatti Alur village in Hukkeri taluk, along with his associates Ramesh Malgi and Appanna Nayak from Pashchapur.
Kishore Bodke Arrested in Dr. Amrut Prajapati Murder Case
Kishore Bodke, a key accused in the 2014 murder of Dr. Amrut Prajapati, has been arrested by the Rajkot Crime Branch after evading capture for 10 years. Bodke, a resident of Ahmedabad, was hiding in an Asaram ashram in Karnataka’s Kalaburgi district, working as a servant.
Belagavi Police Arrest Two for Murder of Businessman Santhosh
Belagavi Police have arrested two individuals, including Shobit Gowda from Mangaluru, in connection with the murder of Santhosh, a city-based moneylender and businessman. The duo was apprehended from a hotel in Hubballi, and the police have presented them before the court.
Woman and Lover Arrested for Killing Two Sons in Ramanagara
In a shocking case of child murder, a woman and her lover were arrested by Ijoor police in Ramanagara district for allegedly killing her two young sons. Sweety, 22, a domestic help, and Gregory Francis, 30, a call centre employee, are accused of killing the children to avoid disturbance during their intimate moments.
Aarav Hanoi Arrested for Murder of Assam Vlogger Maya Gogoi
Aarav Hanoi, the man accused of killing Assam vlogger Maya Gogoi, has been arrested by Bengaluru police outside Karnataka. The 22-year-old suspect, originally from Kerala, allegedly stabbed Maya Gogoi to death at a service apartment in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar locality.
Kerala Men Arrested in Rs77.96 Lakh Online Investment Fraud Case
The Mangaluru police have arrested two individuals from Kerala in connection with an online investment fraud case, where the victim lost a total of Rs77.96 lakh in 2024.
Asif Nahir Shaikh Arrested for House Break Thefts in Navi Mumbai
The central unit of the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested Asif Nahir Shaikh (41) in connection with multiple house break thefts in the APMC and Airoli areas. The police recovered half a kilogram of gold, valued at Rs60 lakh, from the accused. Shaikh was traced and apprehended at his in-law’s residence in Gulberga, Karnataka, last week.
Praveenkumar Londhe Arrested for Railway Ticket Fraud at Pune Station
A railway ticket fraud that duped passengers with fake confirmation messages was exposed at Pune Railway Station on December 23, leading to the arrest of Praveenkumar Madhukar Londhe. Londhe, a resident of Gotkhindi, Valva Taluka, was caught by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) for orchestrating the scam.
Rahul Sao Arrested for Leading Online Betting Racket Across States
The Naini police have arrested Rahul Sao, the kingpin behind an extensive online betting and gaming racket that targeted youths across multiple states. Investigations into 14 accused individuals have revealed that Sao was running mini call centres in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and other states to lure people into online gaming scams, duping them of substantial amounts of money.
Bengaluru Real Estate Agent Arrested for Impersonating Lokayukta Relative
A 45-year-old real estate agent in Bengaluru, Anand Kumar, was arrested by Anekal police for impersonating a relative of the Upa Lokayukta and pressuring a deputy Tahsildar to prioritize a property registration task. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the deputy registrar of the Lokayukta.
Bengaluru and Kashmir Men Arrested in Online Scam Case
Two men, Amir Suhail from Bengaluru and Suhail Ahmed Vani from Jammu Kashmir, have been arrested in connection with an online scam that defrauded a Konaje resident of Rs28,18,065.
Sinu Kurian Arrested for Daylight Robbery in Kadaba
In a swift operation, Kadaba police arrested Sinu Kurian, a man wanted in connection with a daylight robbery at a house near Mardala. The robbery occurred when the victim’s family, led by James, an autorickshaw driver, was away at church.
Real Estate Businessman Arrested for Rs1 Crore Entrustment Fraud
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested J. Ignatius Thomas Suresh, a 59-year-old real estate businessman, in connection with an Entrustment Document Fraud (EDF). Suresh is accused of cheating a buyer of over Rs1 crore in a real estate scam involving apartments in Udhagamandalam.
Sk. Yousuf Sharif and Battu Donalf Arrested in MDMA Seizure
The Kothapet police of Guntur district have arrested two drug peddlers, Sk. Yousuf Sharif and Battu Donalf alias Tony, both natives of Guntur, after seizing 66.26 grams of MDMA from them on Thursday.
Jalandhar Police Arrest Two Drug Smugglers, Seize 50 Grams of Heroin
The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police conducted a special operation near the T-Point Sangal Sohal Road Leather Complex, resulting in the arrest of two individuals involved in drug smuggling. The police recovered a total of 50 grams of heroin during the operation.
Delhi Police Arrest Sher Singh and Harish Singh for Businessman’s Murder
Delhi Police have arrested Sher Singh, 45, and his nephew Harish Singh, 24, in connection with the abduction and murder of Rajan Lamba, a 69-year-old businessman from Bawana. The police have stated that the crime was the result of a financial dispute between the two parties.
Priyanka Memon and Sagar Sahu Arrested for Stealing Phone in Kalyan
The Kolsewadi police have arrested two individuals, Priyanka Memon and Sagar Sahu, in connection with the theft of a phone worth over Rs1 lakh from a showroom in Kalyan. The duo was caught on CCTV during the act.
West Bengal Police Breaks Major Drug Trafficking Network
In a major breakthrough, the West Bengal Police, along with the Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Siliguri Police Commissionerate, successfully dismantled a major drug trafficking network operating through the Siliguri corridor.
Telangana Police Bust Major Drug Racket, Arrest Krishna Ram Choudhary
In a significant anti-drug operation, Telangana’s Chandanagar Police, in collaboration with the State Narcotic Bureau, successfully busted a major drug racket, seizing narcotics worth Rs18 lakh. The operation, carried out at a residence in Gulmohar Park, resulted in the arrest of Krishna Ram Choudhary, a 28-year-old from Rajasthan, who is accused of supplying drugs from Rajasthan to Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh.
Ashish Jain and Wife Arrested for Defrauding Rs1.10 Crore in Property Deal
Bhanwarkuan police have arrested a grain businessman, Ashish Jain, and his wife for defrauding a person of Rs1.10 crore in a property deal. The couple allegedly concealed the fact that the property they were selling was mortgaged to a bank and was also involved in an ongoing legal dispute.
Amit Kashyap Arrested for Sending Money for Tramadol Shipment
Lucknow resident Amit Kashyap (31) was arrested by the Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) on Sunday for his involvement in a drug peddling operation. Kashyap allegedly transferred money through his personal payments app to a courier company to facilitate the shipment of 9,900 Tramadol tablets, weighing a total of 3.5 kg.
Delhi Police Arrest Three for Illegally Trading Tramadol, Codeine
Delhi Police’s Special Cell has successfully apprehended three individuals involved in the illegal trade of manufactured drugs containing psychotropic substances, including tramadol capsules and codeine syrup. This action is part of an ongoing effort to curb the trafficking of such drugs.
Javed Akhtar and Swaleh Arrested for Involvement in Digital Scams
Javed Akhtar, a cleric from Yateemkhana, Colonelganj, and his aide Swaleh were arrested on Saturday for their involvement in a digital scam. Akhtar, operating the Madrassa Qasimul Uloom Foundation, was found to be receiving funds obtained from cyber fraud into the madrassa’s charitable account. He retained 20-30% of the money as commission and forwarded the remainder to cyber criminals.
Lucknow Police Busts International Online Fraud Network
The PGI police have successfully dismantled a complex international online fraud network, resulting in the arrest of 12 tech professionals with B.Tech and BE degrees. These individuals, all driven by a common desire for quick financial gain, were apprehended from an apartment in Vrindavan Yojana, Lucknow, on Saturday.
Three Arrested in Bhubaneswar with 275 Grams of Brown Sugar
In a major drug bust in Bhubaneswar, Excise Department officials seized 275 grams of brown sugar and arrested three individuals, including a woman and an engineering student, for their involvement in drug trafficking. The arrested suspects have been identified as Rahul Nayak, a B. Tech student; Subhrajyoti, the leader of the group; and Rashmita Padhy, a dancer at a pub.
Sambalpur Police Seize 122kg Ganja, Two Arrested in Major Bust
In a significant drug bust, Sambalpur police seized 122 kilograms of ganja and arrested two individuals from a scrap godown in the Kuluthkani area under Dhanupali police station limits on Monday. The arrested suspects were identified as Sameer Mahanandia (28) and Somnath Das (35).
Pradeep Bishnoi, Rajasthan’s Biggest Drug Peddler, Arrested in Jodhpur
In a significant breakthrough, the city police arrested Pradeep Bishnoi, who is believed to be one of the largest drug peddlers in western Rajasthan, on Saturday. Police also apprehended his aide and one jail guard, while another jail guard managed to flee during the operation.
Janatul Begum Arrested for Stealing Gold Jewellery in Srinagar
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested Janatul Begum, a woman from Bihar, for allegedly stealing gold jewellery from a family in the outskirts of Srinagar. Janatul, who had been working as a maid for several years, was apprehended after a thorough investigation.
