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Latest Arrests Across the India– 18/01/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Ananya Mehta

Sujitkumar Madankumar Singh Arrested for Rs 14.88 Crore Cyber Fraud

A 30-year-old man from Khagaria, Bihar, has been arrested by the Navi Mumbai Cyber Cell for allegedly defrauding a resident of over Rs 14.88 crore in a share trading scam. The accused, identified as Sujitkumar Madankumar Singh, is believed to have connections in Cambodia, where he worked in call centers and targeted Indian citizens in various scams.

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Faiyaz Khan, Mustaq Siddiqui, and Vishwanath Singh Arrested for Job Scam

Three individuals, Faiyaz Khan, Mustaq Siddiqui, and Vishwanath Pratap Singh, were arrested by the police in Delhi-NCR for their involvement in a large-scale job scam. The accused, who were hiding in the Uttam Nagar area, ran a fraudulent placement agency in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, promising international job placements and visa services to their victims.

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Five Arrested for Brutal Murder of Saroj Bansal in Jaipur

A day after the brutal murder of a 55-year-old woman in her Vidhyadhar Nagar home, Jaipur police arrested five individuals implicated in the cold-blooded crime. The murder of Saroj Bansal, which occurred in her house in C-Block, was identified as a planned robbery by the police.

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Drug Bust in Maharashtra: Nigerian Nationals Arrested

Four individuals, including two Nigerian nationals, were apprehended in separate drug possession cases in Thane and Palghar districts of Maharashtra last week, the police reported on Tuesday.

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Manipur: Assam Rifles Busts Drug Smuggling Syndicate, Two Arrested

Two individuals were arrested in Manipur’s Churachandpur district after Assam Rifles busted a major drug smuggling syndicate and seized illegal contraband worth approximately Rs 62 crore.

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Hyderabad EOW Arrests Yasireddy Anil Kumar and Mandala Raj Kumar for Rs4.15 Crore Fraud

The Hyderabad Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested two individuals, Yasireddy Anil Kumar and Mandala Raj Kumar, for committing criminal breach of trust and cheating their employer, Isthara Parks Private Limited. The floor managers allegedly swapped the company’s authentic QR codes with counterfeit ones, channeling customer payments into their personal accounts. The financial loss from this scam is estimated at Rs4.15 crore.

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Ramesh Mali Arrested for Smuggling Rs18 Crore Worth of Gold

Ramesh Mali, a man accused of smuggling Rs18 crore worth of gold, was arrested by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials at Ahmedabad airport. Mali, who was attempting to flee the country, was apprehended during his escape by DRI authorities.

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Dr. Kamaljit Lakhtariya Arrested for Rs24 Lakh Financial Mismanagement”

Dr. Kamaljit Lakhtariya, a former coordinator of Gujarat University’s Animation Department, has been arrested for financial misconduct after an investigation revealed unauthorized payments totaling over Rs24 lakh. These payments were made to the university’s knowledge partners, with no prior authorization or supporting documents, beyond what was agreed in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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Rajasthan Police Seize Rs3 Crore MDMA, Arrest Two Drug Smugglers

On Friday, the Rajasthan Police arrested two individuals for drug smuggling in Jhalawar, successfully seizing 706 grams of MDMA, valued at around Rs3 crore in the international market. Superintendent of Police Richa Tomar confirmed the operation as part of a special campaign to combat drug smuggling in the region.

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Rayagada Police Arrest Four in Liquor Shop Theft, Recover Rs 2.5 Lakh Cash

The Rayagada police successfully solved a theft case under Chandili police limits on Wednesday evening, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The police also recovered Rs2.5 lakh in cash and a motorcycle used during the crime.

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Rae Bareli Police Arrest Son for Father’s Murder, Confession Revealed

Rae Bareli Police arrested Surendra Kumar on Friday for allegedly murdering his father, Kallu Kumar, with a hammer on the night of January 15. Surendra was apprehended near Unnao while attempting to flee to Surat. During interrogation, he confessed to the crime, explaining that he had become frustrated with his father’s constant abuses.

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Adityapur Police Arrest 12 in Connection with Three Major Thefts

Under the direction of SP Mukesh Lunayat, the Adityapur Police, led by Inspector Rajeev Kumar, successfully solved three significant theft cases and arrested 12 suspects. The police operation was carried out under the supervision of SDPO, with targeted raids across the area. During these raids, the police recovered 15 disassembled motors, 150 kilograms of steel beams, and other stolen items such as angles and plates.

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Nagpur Police Arrest 3 Drug Peddlers, Including NMC Supervisor

In a significant drug bust, the Anti-Narcotic Cell of the Nagpur Crime Branch arrested three drug peddlers, including a supervisor from Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), on Wednesday morning. The operation, carried out in the Nandanvan area, led to the seizure of 907 grams of mephedrone (MD) powder, valued at approximately Rs90.70 lakh, along with four smartphones worth Rs40,000 and an electronic weighing scale.

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Nagpur Anti-Narcotics Cell Arrests Drug Peddler, Seizes 3.3 Kg of Marijuana

In a successful operation, the Anti-Narcotic Cell of the Nagpur Crime Branch apprehended Sayyed Jishaan Sayyed Rizwan Haider Rizvi, a drug peddler, on suspicion near Gram Panchayat Bhilgaon. The 24-year-old, a resident of Sailani Nagar, Juni Kamptee, was found to be in possession of 3.3 kg of marijuana (Ganja) valued at approximately Rs60,600.

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Gandhinagar Police Arrest Two Cybercriminals in Rs30 Crore Fraud Case

In a major cybercrime crackdown, Gandhinagar police have arrested Bhaveshkumar Nimavat (26) and Yash Dangi (28) from Surendranagar for their involvement in a massive digital fraud case. The two cybercriminals are accused of orchestrating the transfer of over Rs30 crore in just six weeks, using more than 50 bank accounts spread across 10 states.

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Bechar Zala and 4 Others Sentenced in 24-Year-Old Bank Fraud Case

A CBI court on Thursday convicted five individuals, including Bechar Zala, the former branch manager of the State Bank of Saurashtra’s Naroda Road branch, sentencing them to five years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) in a 24-year-old bank fraud case. The court also imposed a total fine of Rs7 lakh on the accused. Along with Zala, the other convicts are Ramesh Shah, Praful Shah, Hemendra Shah, and Manoj Brahmbhatt.

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Tirumala Police Arrest Naga Brahmachari & Venkateswara Rao in Room Booking Scam

Tirumala II Town police recently apprehended two individuals, Naga Brahmachari and Venkateswara Rao, for exploiting the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) room booking system. The suspects had been booking rooms intended for pilgrims visiting the Lord Venkateswara temple using fraudulent methods.

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Mukesh Shah Accuses Ahmedabad Travel Agent Anand Soni of Rs 17.48 Lakh Fraud

A 39-year-old spice trader, Mukesh Shah, has accused Anand Soni, the owner of Dream Holiday, an Ahmedabad-based travel agency, of defrauding him of Rs 17.48 lakh. The alleged scam involves a cancelled Goa tour for which Shah did not receive a refund.

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Yaseen Mohammed Yunus Shaikh Arrested for Rs 15,000 Online Cheating Scam

A 20-year-old man, Yaseen Mohammed Yunus Shaikh, has been arrested by the Central Crime Unit (CCU) of the Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police for his involvement in a series of online money transfer scams. The accused is accused of cheating money transfer shop owners in the twin-city of Mira Bhayandar using a deceptive scheme.

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Arunachal Pradesh Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Seize Rs 42 Lakh Worth Heroin

In a significant bust, Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested two inter-state drug peddlers and seized 348.58 grams of heroin, valued at Rs 42 lakh, on Tuesday. The police action, led by Capital Region Superintendent of Police (SP) Rohit Rajbir Singh, followed a raid on the house of one Urgen Dorjee, during which 65 grams of heroin were found in his possession.

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Jaunpur Police Arrest Sub-Inspector Rajesh Yadav in Murder of 17-Year-Old Taekwondo Player

A 2023 batch police Sub-Inspector, Rajesh Yadav, has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a 17-year-old national-level taekwondo player in Jaunpur. The victim was allegedly beheaded with a sword following a clash over a disputed piece of land.

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Surat Police Arrest Two Youths, Seize Mephedrone and Ganja Worth Lakhs

Surat police have arrested Badrikumar Pandey (21) and Prashant Prajapati (19) after seizing mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 10.06 lakh from them. The arrest took place on Monday, following a tip-off and an operation led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone 4, Vijaysingh Gurjar.

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Rajiv Kumar Arrested by Chheharta Police with 2kg of Opium

The Chheharta police have arrested a drug peddler, identified as Rajiv Kumar from Azad Road, after seizing 2kg of opium from his possession. Kumar was intercepted by a patrolling party in the area, carrying a bag. Upon searching the bag, the police discovered the contraband.

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Chandrasekharpur Police Arrest Nila Pattnaik with Brown Sugar

Chandrasekharpur Police arrested a 27-year-old youth, Nila Pattnaik, today after seizing 7.5 grams of brown sugar near Utkal Hospital in Bhubaneswar.

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Bengaluru Police Arrest Umesh and Suresh in Mother’s Murder

Bengaluru Police arrested two individuals, including the elder son of a 49-year-old woman, in connection with her murder. Jayamma’s body was discovered by a friend of her younger son, who had come to deliver groceries.

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Deepak Dehury Arrested in Choudwar Murder of Prasant Majhi

The Commissionerate Police arrested Deepak Dehury on Thursday in connection with the murder of Prasant Kumar Majhi, a confectioner from Choudwar. The incident occurred on June 25, when Majhi was fatally stabbed by Dehury.

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Berhampur Police Bust Fake Job Racket, Arrest Nine Members

Berhampur Police arrested nine individuals, including the mastermind and his four bodyguards, on Wednesday for allegedly scamming job aspirants out of at least Rs 27.5 lakh. The police suspect that the total fraud amount could run into several crores.

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Gurundia Police Arrest Rajesh Kisan for Murder of Gouri Kisan

On Friday afternoon, Gurundia Police from the Bonai sub-division of Sundargarh district arrested a young man, Rajesh Kisan, for allegedly murdering his lover. The crime was reportedly committed after Rajesh suspected Gouri Kisan, his 19-year-old girlfriend from Balia village, of having an affair with another man.

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Sambalpur Police Bust Inter-State Dacoit Gang, Arrest 10 Members

In a major breakthrough, Sambalpur Police on Wednesday dismantled an inter-state gang of dacoits, arresting 10 individuals linked to a series of criminal activities. The accused have been identified as Madan Sundar Khadia, Sachin Khadia, Sanjay Khadia, Sudarshan Khadia, Bikash Khadia, Bulu Kandha, Sunil Majhi, Anil Majhi, Bhubana Luhara, and Swaraj Meher.

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Sambalpur Police Uncover Fraudsters Behind Fake ‘Raid Action Wing’ Scam

Sambalpur Police have exposed a scam involving three fraudsters attempting to replicate the plot of Akshay Kumar’s blockbuster film “Special 26.” The culprits created a fake organization, the ‘Raid Action Wing’ (RAW), to recruit youths by promising them government jobs.

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Jagannath Dixit and Son Sanket Arrested for Double Murder

It was a chilling case of planned murder, with a property dispute as the motive. The victims—Snehalata, aged 98, and her daughter Sairendri, aged 62—were murdered by suffocation, then staged to look like a tragic fire accident. However, what they didn’t anticipate was the swift response of the police.

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Tinsukia Police Arrest Two Drug Smugglers, Seize Heroin Consignment

Tinsukia police made significant headway in the battle against drug trafficking by arresting two drug smugglers and a local peddler on Friday. The operation led to the interception of a large heroin consignment being transported from Nagaland into Assam.

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Arif Ali Arrested in Agninava Temple Theft Case in Assam

In a breakthrough in the Agninava temple theft case, the Railway Police have arrested a youth named Arif Ali. The police also recovered several stolen items, including a gold Shiva Murti, from the accused. Another suspect, however, remains absconding.

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Jalandhar Immigration Agent Amandeep Singh Arrested in 9-Year-Old Fraud Case

Amandeep Singh, an immigration agent from Jalandhar, was arrested in connection with a nine-year-old case of defrauding visa seekers under the pretext of sending them abroad. The police had announced a reward of ₹10,000 for his arrest, which was fulfilled after he had been on the run for nearly a decade.

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Haryana Native Naveen Kumar Arrested for Fake Immigration Racket in Kharar

Kharar police arrested a Haryana native, Naveen Kumar, from Balongi on Tuesday for allegedly running a fake immigration racket. The police recovered Rs20 lakh in cash and two passports from his possession.

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Rajasthan Natives Mahesh and Mahipal Arrested for Heroin Trafficking

The Special Operations Team (SOT) of Rachakonda arrested two individuals on Thursday for their involvement in heroin trafficking. The duo, identified as Mahesh and Mahipal, both natives of Rajasthan, were caught with 190 grams of heroin in their possession. In addition, police recovered valuables worth Rs23 lakh from the accused.

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Couple Arrested in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh with 13.17 Grams of Smack

A couple was arrested in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, on Friday after being found in possession of 13.17 grams of smack. The accused, identified as Suraj Bhandari (30) and Meenakshi (20), are residents of the Kanalichhina area.

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Assam Rifles Seize Rs62 Crore in Yaba and Brown Sugar, Arrest Two Peddlers

In a significant operation against the illicit drug trade, Assam Rifles intercepted a massive cache of banned substances in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. The drugs, consisting of Yaba tablets and Brown Sugar, were worth approximately Rs62 crore. Two drug peddlers, including a woman, were arrested, and cash amounting to Rs3.37 lakh, along with four mobile phones containing Indian and Myanmar SIM cards, were seized.

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