Mumbai Developer Dharmesh Paun Arrested in Rs122-Crore Bank Scam
Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested Dharmesh Paun, a private developer from Kandivali, on Sunday, in connection with the Rs122-crore scam involving the New India Co-operative Bank. Paun allegedly received Rs70 crore from Hitesh Mehta, the bank’s General Manager and account head, who was arrested the previous day. Mehta, who had worked with the bank since 1988 and was set to retire next year, allegedly misappropriated the funds for investment purposes.
Kerala Police Arrest 5 in Rs30 Lakh ED Scam, Including ASI Shafir Babu
In a significant breakthrough, Kerala police have arrested five individuals involved in a fraudulent scheme that extorted Rs30 lakh from a businessman. The suspects posed as Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials to deceive victims in the Vittal police station area.
Mumbai Man Vaibhav Thombare Arrested for Rs10.64 Lakh Investment Scam
A man was arrested on Friday for allegedly defrauding a family of Rs10.64 lakh by luring them into investing in the stock market through him, promising lucrative returns. The accused, identified as Vaibhav Ganpat Thombare (38), collected the money through several bank accounts that were allegedly accessible to cyber fraudsters. He was produced in court and is now in judicial custody.
Hyberabad EOW Arrests Two for Rs 850 Crore Falcon Invoice Discounting Scam
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Hyberabad arrested two individuals on Saturday for allegedly swindling Rs 850 crore through fraudulent promises of high returns in the Falcon Invoice Discounting Platform (FIDP). The arrested suspects, Pavan Kumar Odela, the business head of the Falcon platform, and Kavya Nalluri, associated with Falcon Capital Ventures Pvt Ltd, operated a large-scale Ponzi scheme.
Police Uncover Interstate Insurance Fraud Gang in Uttar Pradesh
In a significant operation, the Sambhal police in Uttar Pradesh have dismantled an interstate insurance fraud gang, arresting six members allegedly involved in issuing fake life insurance policies and fraudulently claiming benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY). The gang operated across eight states over the past seven years, swindling crores of rupees.
Physiotherapist Mirza Sheraz Aki Baig Arrested for Fraud in GK-2
A 36-year-old physiotherapist, Mirza Sheraz Aki Baig, was arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly defrauding a shopkeeper in GK-2 by making a fraudulent Paytm payment for clothing worth Rs 30,000. The incident was reported at the C.R. Park Police Station after the shopkeeper filed a complaint.
Gurugram Police Arrest Five Thieves, Recover Stolen Goods and Metal Sheets
A team from the Crime Branch of Gurugram Police has arrested five individuals involved in various theft and robbery incidents across the city, according to officials on Sunday. The accused include Sajid, Zaheer Abbas, and Zakir from Gurugram’s Kiranki village, Rakesh Kumar from Khagaria, Bihar, and Deepak from Palwal, Haryana.
Rijo Antony Arrested for Robbing Rs15 Lakh from Federal Bank
On Sunday, police arrested Rijo Antony, a 30-year-old resident of Asarippara in Chalakudy, in connection with a daylight robbery at the Potta branch of Federal Bank. The accused had stolen Rs15 lakh during the crime. The police managed to recover Rs10 lakh from Antony’s residence during his arrest.
Arrest of Deportees in US Aircraft’s Return to India: Murder, Sexual Assault Cases
A group of 116 deported illegal immigrants arrived in India aboard a US military aircraft on Saturday, and several of them were arrested upon their arrival at Amritsar airport. Among them were two individuals from Punjab, accused of murder, and one from Haryana, charged with sexual assault on a minor.
20-Year-Old Sai Confesses to Murdering Father Suribabu Over Property
The tragic death of 50-year-old Karanapu Suribabu in Gajularega, Vizianagaram, initially deemed suspicious, has been confirmed as a murder. Police investigations have revealed that Suribabu was killed by his 20-year-old son, Sai, due to a property dispute.
Kangra Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers for Charas Possession
On Sunday, the Kangra police made two significant arrests in connection with drug trafficking, seizing a total of over 750 grams of charas.
Arunachal Pradesh Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Seize 44 Grams of Heroin
In a significant operation, the Miao Police in Arunachal Pradesh arrested two drug peddlers and seized nearly 44 grams of heroin following a confrontation in the jungles of New Yumchum village, near Miao. The successful operation was carried out by the Anti-Drug Squad (ADS) team, acting on intelligence.
Ludhiana Police Solve Murder of AAP Leader’s Wife, Husband Arrested
In a shocking revelation, the Ludhiana Police have cracked the case of a businessman’s wife’s murder, uncovering that her husband, Anokh Mittal, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, masterminded the entire plot. Mittal allegedly hired contract killers to eliminate his wife after an extramarital affair became the primary motive behind the crime.
Two Drug Smugglers Arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur, Smack Seized
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Uttar Pradesh Police arrested two smugglers, Abhishek Singh (20) and Ashok (40), in Sultanpur on Sunday. The police seized 252 grams of smack, valued at around Rs 25 lakh in the international market, from their possession.
Two Arrested in BKC for Possession of 27 Grams of Mephedrone
In a significant drug bust, the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) Police arrested two individuals on December 27 for possessing 27 grams of MD (Mephedrone), valued at around Rs. 2.70 lakh.
Patiala Police Arrest Raghabir Singh and Malkit Singh in Navneet Singh’s Murder Case
The Patiala Police made a breakthrough in the murder of Navneet Singh (alias Novi), solving the case within 48 hours of the crime. The murder occurred on November 29 at the Ghalori Gate Cremation Ground, where two masked assailants shot Navneet Singh. The police swiftly identified and arrested the suspects, Raghabir Singh (alias Mithu), 67, from Patiala, and Malkit Singh, 67, from Ludhiana.
Parents of Accused Arrested in Perambur Double Murder Case
The Perambur police in Mayiladuthurai district have arrested Munusamy (47) and his wife Manjula (48) in connection with the double murder case that took place under the police station’s jurisdiction. The couple, residents of North Street, Muttam, were arrested on February 17, 2025 and remanded to judicial custody until February 28, 2025.
Fatehpur Sadar Police Arrest Satya, Devidutt for Gopal Singh Murder
The Fatehpur Sadar police in Sikar district successfully apprehended three individuals, including the prime suspect, in connection with the murder of Gopal Singh on January 1. The incident occurred in Dinwa Ladkhani village. The arrested suspects, Satya and Devidutt (alias Tony Gurjar), were taken into custody on Friday and are set to be presented in court.
Contract Killer Kanha Singh Yadav Arrested for 2023 Murder of Krishna Mohan
On Wednesday, Shivdaspura police arrested Kanha Singh Yadav, a 24-year-old contract killer from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the 2023 murder of Krishna Mohan. Yadav had been evading arrest for months after the crime and was arrested on a production warrant following his detention by Malpura Gate police last week in an Arms Act case. He had been a fugitive in the murder case, with a reward of Rs 10,000 on his head.
Two Rajasthan Goldsmiths Arrested for Stealing 2.5 Kgs of Gold in Bengaluru
In a breakthrough in a gold theft case, the Halasuru Gate police in Bengaluru arrested two goldsmiths from Rajasthan for stealing 2.5 kilograms of gold from a jewelry shop they were working at. The theft occurred earlier this year, in January, and the accused managed to flee with the gold before escaping to Delhi.
Kerala Police Officer Among Four Arrested for Robbing Rs 30 Lakh in Karnataka
In a shocking crime, the Karnataka Police have arrested four individuals, including a Kerala Police officer, for allegedly impersonating Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials and robbing Rs 30 lakh from a businessman. The arrested suspects have been identified as Shaheer Babu, a 49-year-old Assistant Sub-Inspector from the Kodungallur police station in Kerala’s Thrissur district, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the robbery.
K. Murali Mohan Arrested for Defrauding Investor of Rs45 Lakh
The cyber crime wing of Avadi City Police has apprehended 34-year-old K. Murali Mohan from Hosur for allegedly defrauding multiple victims by soliciting investments under the guise of a high-return online trading scheme.
Arjun Pandi Arrested for Cheating Couple of Rs9 Lakh with Fake Job Promise
Police arrested Arjun Pandi, a youth from Kasavanampatti, near Natham on Tuesday for defrauding a couple of Rs9 lakh. The victims, Ganesan, a farmer from Kamaraj Nagar, Natham, and his wife Manimala, were promised a job at the Palani Murugan temple by Arjun.
Two Arrested in Faridabad for Bribery in Job Scam at ESIC Hospital
In a significant operation by the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau, two private individuals were arrested in Faridabad on Saturday for allegedly demanding a bribe to secure a job at the ESIC Hospital. The accused were identified as Rakesh and Hakim.