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Latest Arrests Across the India – 17/12/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Ananya Mehta

Pratosh Kumar Arrested for Fake Booking.com Website Scam

A 26-year-old man from Bihar has been arrested by the cyber cell of the Delhi Police Crime Branch for allegedly running a sophisticated online fraud by creating a fake website resembling a popular travel and hotel booking platform.

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CBI Arrests Sonveer Singh in Nationwide Phishing Scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a large-scale cyber fraud operation and arrested three individuals involved in sending phishing messages across the country to cheat unsuspecting victims.

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CA Chandra Sekhar Sahoo Arrested in Rs20 Crore Fraud

The Odisha Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested a Chartered Accountant and his wife from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with a massive Rs20 crore investment fraud involving unregulated deposit schemes.

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Rohit Sanghani Vishal Gondaliya Arrested in Rs30 Crore ITC Fraud

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) on Saturday arrested two individuals in Gujarat in connection with a massive bogus input tax credit (ITC) racket involving fraudulent claims totaling Rs30 crore.

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Wadi Police Arrest Gang Stealing Rs7.15 Lakh Gold from NRI

The Wadi police have arrested four members of a theft gang from Ahmedabad responsible for stealing cash and valuables from an NRI woman visiting the city. The accused include three women and one man, who reportedly camped in Ahmedabad to commit thefts in crowded areas.

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Hyderabad Police Arrest Domestic Servants in Rs31 Lakh Theft

Hyderabad North Zone police have arrested three individuals in connection with two high-value thefts carried out by domestic servants, recovering gold and silver ornaments valued at approximately Rs31 lakh.

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Kadri Police Arrest Faisal, Nithin Kumar in Chain-Snatching Case

Kadri police have arrested two inter-state criminals linked to a chain-snatching incident and a motorcycle theft in Bhatkal. The suspects, Faisal alias Thota Faisal and Nithin Kumar, both from Mysuru, were taken into custody on December 16 following a meticulous investigation by the Kadri police crime wing.

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Kankanady Police Arrest Ibrahim for Yamaha FZ Bike Theft

Kankanady Town police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with a Yamaha FZ bike theft reported under their jurisdiction.

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Mumbai Police Arrest Arjun Kale, Sohail Khan in Highway Ingot Theft

Mumbai police have arrested two men in connection with a highway theft of aluminium alloy ingots from a moving goods truck on the Mumbai–Pune Express Highway. The theft occurred on December 9 near the Madap Tunnel stretch between Madap Tunnel and Kumbhivali Bridge.

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests JE Ratnesh Pandey for Fund Misuse

Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday arrested Junior Engineer Ratnesh Kumar Pandey for allegedly misappropriating government funds meant for developmental works. Pandey is accused of diverting funds allocated for the “Electrification Project of Street Lights” in Pattamundai block, Kendrapara district, during the 2023-24 financial year.

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Vikarabad Woman Kavita, Lover Arrested for Husband’s Murder

In a shocking case from Vikarabad, a woman named Kavita and her lover Ramakrishna have been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Ratnaiah, and attempting to stage the death as an accident.

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Avadi Police Arrest Four in Ponneri Land Grab Scam

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Avadi City Police has arrested four individuals for allegedly grabbing government poramboke lands using forged documents and subsequently selling them.

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Puri Police Nab Tukula in NH‑316 Jewellery Heist

The Puri Police launched Operation White Metal following a daring highway robbery on NH‑316 near Samjajpur Railway Over‑Bridge on November 20, 2025. Armed assailants intercepted a vehicle transporting cash, gold, and silver from Radha Krushna Jewellery and fled with the loot.

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Tondiarpet Police Arrest Trio in Rs29 Lakh Loan Fraud

The Tondiarpet police have arrested three individuals for allegedly defrauding businessman D. Easwar (48) of Rs29 lakh by promising to arrange a Rs5 crore bank loan.

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Mayur Rabari Arrested for Multi-Crore Cyber Fraud

Cybercrime investigators apprehended Mayur Rabari, a resident of Kheda, on Thursday for allegedly assisting fraudsters in siphoning funds from unsuspecting victims. Rabari is reported to have been involved in such scams for several years.

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C. Selvakumar Killed by Accomplice in Kolathur

A 38-year-old man, C. Selvakumar of Palavadi near Kolathur, was allegedly murdered by his former accomplice E. Kumar (35) following a quarrel on Sunday night.

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R. Rosemary Arrested for Medical Seat Fraud

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested R. Rosemary (45) from Kanniyakumari district for allegedly cheating parents of several medical aspirants. She is accused of taking lakhs of rupees under the pretext of securing medical seats for their children.

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Ravindranath Soni’s Rs 970 Crore Ponzi Scam Probe

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) and crime branch sleuths reached Dehradun on Wednesday evening, accompanied by Ravindranath Soni, the alleged kingpin of a Ponzi scam defrauding investors of over Rs 970 crore, to search a property linked to the massive fraud.

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Gautam Kumar Arrested in Rs 3.48 Cr Job Fraud

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police arrested Gautam Kumar, a resident of Khagaria district, Bihar, from New Delhi on December 11, 2025. Kumar had been absconding in a job fraud case since 2023. He was later produced before the Metropolitan Magistrate, Rohini, New Delhi, and brought to Odisha on transit remand.

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Gonigunta Vamsi Krishna Arrested in Rs4 L Office Theft

The Balanagar police have arrested a duo in connection with a Rs4 lakh theft from an office at Liftstrade Private Limited in the Industrial Development Area (IDA), Balanagar.

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Archana Salvi Arrested for Rs 3.57 Cr Theft in Mumbai

Mumbai Police have apprehended a domestic worker, Archana Salvi, for allegedly stealing jewellery and diamonds valued at Rs 3.57 crore from the Marine Drive residence of a 93-year-old woman, according to PTI.

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Caretaker Chandini Arrested for Rs31 Lakh Jewellery Theft

In a disturbing case of betrayal, a caretaker hired to look after an elderly woman in Kammanahalli allegedly stole gold jewellery worth nearly Rs31 lakh. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Banaswadi police station, leaving the victim’s family deeply shaken.

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Syed Aslam Pasha Arrested in 150 Theft Cases

In a significant breakthrough, the Vidyaranyapura Police have arrested notorious thief Syed Aslam Pasha, who had been evading law enforcement for years while committing thefts across multiple districts, including Bengaluru City, Bengaluru Rural, Shivamogga, Haveri, and Davanagere.

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Umed Ram Arrested After Woman Assaulted Over Sari Theft

A disturbing incident in Bengaluru has sparked widespread outrage after a 55-year-old woman was brutally assaulted in public by a textile shop owner and his employee over an alleged sari theft. The incident, which occurred near KR Market on Avenue Road, was captured on mobile phones by bystanders and later went viral on social media, prompting swift police action.

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Moradabad Police Bust ATM Theft Gang, CRPF Jawan Held

Moradabad Police on Wednesday busted an interstate ATM theft racket with the arrest of five gang members, including a fugitive CRPF jawan, following a dramatic encounter on Kanth Road late Monday night. Two of the accused sustained gunshot injuries to their legs during the exchange of fire, while the alleged mastermind, Niyamat alias Ghoda of Mewat in Haryana, remains absconding.

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Bengaluru Police Seize Rs5.2 Cr Drugs, Six Arrested

In a major crackdown ahead of New Year celebrations, Bengaluru City Police arrested six drug peddlers and seized narcotics worth Rs5.2 crore in three separate operations. The raids were conducted by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and the Sanjaynagar police as part of intensified anti-drug measures across the city.

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Hyderabad Police Bust MDMA Drug Racket, Three Arrested

In a targeted crackdown, the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW) and Masab Tank police arrested three local drug peddlers involved in the MDMA trade, seizing 11 grams of the drug with an estimated street value of Rs4.65 lakh.

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City Crime Branch Arrests Devilal Meena with Brown Sugar

In a routine patrolling operation, City Crime Branch police arrested a man in possession of illegal drugs near Sanjay Setu parking area. Officials recovered 36.39 grams of brown sugar from him, with an estimated international market value of Rs3.7 lakh.

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Tumakuru Drug Busts Ahead of Bengaluru New Year 2026

As Bengaluru gears up for New Year 2026 celebrations, police reports indicate an increase in drug-related activities, with traffickers reportedly shifting operations to nearby tier-2 cities like Tumakuru to avoid the capital’s intensified surveillance.

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Pratapgarh Police Arrest Drug Peddlers, Extortionist

In a significant law enforcement action, Pratapgarh police arrested two drug peddlers and seized over 5 kilograms of illegal ganja, along with Rs 250 in cash and a two-wheeler. The arrest took place near Naya Mall Godown Road, where the duo was reportedly planning to dispose of the narcotics.

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Cachar Police Bust Heroin Trafficking, 3 Arrested

In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Cachar Police in Assam seized 388 grams of heroin worth approximately Rs2.20 crore and arrested three youths connected to the case.

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Tolichowki Police Arrest 3 in Auto Driver Murder

Tolichowki Police arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old auto driver, recovering a knife allegedly used in the crime along with bloodstained clothes.

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Panchkula Police Arrest 2 in Chandigarh Murder Case

In a significant development in the Chandigarh murder case of Inderpreet alias Parry, Panchkula police detective staff arrested two individuals who allegedly aided the absconding killers. The accused reportedly provided weapons, mobile phones, SIM cards, and a vehicle to help the fugitives evade capture.

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Unnao Police Arrest 2 in Sudhir Pal Murder Case

In a shocking incident in Unnao, police arrested two individuals in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Sudhir Pal, whose body was discovered near a field in the Achalganj police station area.

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Coimbatore Police Arrest West Bengal Man in Pollachi Murder

In a major breakthrough, a special team of Coimbatore District Police has arrested a man from West Bengal in connection with the recent murder of a construction worker in Pollachi.

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