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Latest Arrests Across the India – 18/03/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Ananya Mehta

Soribuddin Ahmed Arrested in Rs90K Online Iron Rod Scam

A man from Assam has been arrested for allegedly cheating a woman of Rs90,000 in an online fraud by posing as a retailer selling iron rods at unusually low prices.

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Satish Arrested in Rs35L US “Donkey Route” Fraud

The Economic Offences Branch (EOB) of Fatehabad police has arrested the main accused in a case where a youth was allegedly duped of Rs35 lakh and trafficked to the US via the illegal “donkey route”.

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Gokak Gang, Including 2 Cops, Busted in Money Duplication Scam

Authorities in Gokak have dismantled a gang orchestrating a money duplication scam, officials said on Tuesday. Among the seven arrested were two police officers from Maharashtra, Anant Prakash Narawade and Dildar Rabbani Shaikh.

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17 Cyber Fraudsters Arrested in Rs110 Cr PM Kisan Scam

Varanasi: In a major cybercrime crackdown, Azamgarh police have booked 17 cyber fraudsters under the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly siphoning about Rs110 crore from victims’ bank accounts. The arrests were made in November and December 2025.

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Four Arrested in Lonavla Online Share Trading Scam

Pimpri Chinchwad: Police raided a bungalow in Lonavla on Thursday night and arrested four youngsters allegedly running an online share trading fraud racket.

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IDFC Bank Scam: Two Haryana Officers Arrested

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested two more government officers in connection with the Rs597 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case.

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Gadag Cyber Fraud: 5 Arrested Over Student Bank Scam

Gadag, Karnataka: Police have arrested five individuals in a cyber fraud case targeting students, where hostel residents were lured with fake scholarship promises and their bank accounts were misused for illegal transactions.

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Mirzapur Police Bust Interstate Mobile Theft & Cyber Fraud Gang

Lucknow: In a major law enforcement breakthrough, Mirzapur Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud racket that allegedly stole thousands of mobile phones across India, extracted sensitive data, and funneled both devices and information into organized fraud networks, including the notorious Jamtara syndicates of Jharkhand.

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Hamirpur Police Arrest Mohammad Irfan in Rs16.33 L Cyber Fraud

Hamirpur: Police have claimed a major breakthrough in a Rs16.33 lakh online fraud case by arresting an absconding accused from Uttar Pradesh.

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Raigarh NGO Worker Duped in Multi-Crore CSR Cyber Scam

Raigarh, Chhattisgarh: In a disturbing example of sophisticated cybercrime, an NGO worker in Raigarh fell victim to a multi-crore fraud involving fake promises of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding. Authorities have arrested five members of an inter-state fraud network that used digital platforms and corporate bank accounts to siphon off funds, exposing a growing threat to the non-profit sector.

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RPF Arrests Two Women from Odisha with 7.5 kg Ganja

Coimbatore: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has arrested two women from Odisha attempting to smuggle 7.5 kg of ganja to Coimbatore on a Kerala-bound train.

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Raigarh: Two Arrested for Attacking Woman Constable

Raigarh, Chhattisgarh: Two of four suspects accused of assaulting a woman constable during anti-mining unrest were arrested on Friday. The arrests were based on video footage showing the attack, in which the constable is seen pleading for mercy as she slumps to the ground.

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Chhattisgarh ACB Arrests Nirbhay Kumar Sahu in Rs 32 Cr Road Scam

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: In a significant anti-corruption action, the Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) / Economic Offence Wing (EOW) has apprehended Nirbhay Kumar Sahu, a suspended revenue department official, for his alleged role in a multi-crore compensation scam linked to the Bharatmala road project.

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Rajasthan SOG Arrests Teacher Ashok Kumar Bishnoi in Exam Fraud

Rajasthan: In a major crackdown on examination fraud, the Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested Ashok Kumar Bishnoi (29) for using a dummy candidate to appear in his place in the Senior Teacher (Secondary Education) Grade II Competitive Examination-2022, conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC).

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Kodagu Police Arrest Four in Coffee, Pepper, Oxen, and Cash Thefts

Kodagu, Karnataka: Kodagu district police have arrested four persons in connection with separate theft cases involving coffee, black pepper, oxen, cash, and gold jewellery and are continuing the search for other members of the gang.

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Tiruvannamalai Police Arrest Four in Gold Theft

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu: Kannamangalam police arrested four persons on Tuesday for allegedly stealing gold ornaments from an elderly woman near Arani town.

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Guindy Race Club Electric Wire Theft: Three Arrested

Guindy, Tamil Nadu: Police arrested three men on Saturday for allegedly stealing electric wires from Guindy Race Club. The accused were identified as:

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Canara Bank Rs 33 Lakh Loan Fraud: Officials Arrested

Indore, Madhya Pradesh: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has registered an FIR against a group of persons, including bank officials and a property valuer, for orchestrating a Rs 33 lakh loan fraud using forged property documents at Canara Bank, Nanda Nagar branch.

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Himanshu Arrested in Pawan Kumar Accidental Firing Case

New Delhi: A day after a 28-year-old property dealer, Pawan Kumar of Dallupura, died from an alleged accidental firing, Delhi police have arrested his cousin, Himanshu (31). A video showing the victim’s final moments has also surfaced online.

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Shahbaz Sohi Gets 2-Year Jail in Cheque Bounce Case

Derabassi, Punjab: A Derabassi court on Tuesday sentenced Shahbaz Singh Sohi, husband of AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Maan, and his two business partners to two years’ imprisonment in a cheque-bounce case that had dragged on for nearly seven years. Each convict was also fined Rs 10,000 and later granted bail to pursue an appeal.

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Fahid Qadri Arrested in Rs1.3 Cr Bandra Flat Scam

Mumbai, Maharashtra: The Bandra police have arrested Fahid Mehmood Qadri, a builder accused of cheating a 55-year-old polio patient, Yasmin Abdul Saudagar, of Rs1.30 crore by promising her a flat in an under-construction building or a double refund if the project was not completed within 15 months.

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Three Arrested for Triple Murder Over Witchcraft in Godda

Godda, Jharkhand: A shocking case of triple murder linked to superstition has emerged from Danga village in Godda district, where a couple and their minor son were allegedly killed on Monday night over suspicion of practising witchcraft.

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Prins Raj, Couple Held in Rs3.5 Cr Cyber Investment Scam

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The state crime branch on Friday arrested three persons, including a man from Bihar and a couple from Angul district, in connection with two cyber fraud cases worth Rs3.5 crore.

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Vijay Kumar Held in Fake Samsung Mobile Scam

Hyderabad, Telangana: In a major crackdown, Hyderabad police have busted a fake Samsung mobile scam and arrested four accused for allegedly cheating over 3,800 people through a parcel fraud scheme.

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Kendo Yomso Arrested in Pasighat Vehicle Theft Case

Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh: In a major breakthrough, Pasighat Police have recovered five stolen two-wheelers worth approximately Rs6.5 lakh in connection with ongoing motor vehicle theft cases in East Siang district.

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Sunil Baglari Arrested in Rs1.5 Cr Fake Contract Scam

Arunachal Pradesh: In a major breakthrough, Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested notorious fraudster Sunil Baglari, who was hiding in Guwahati, in connection with a Rs1.5 crore fake contract scam.

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Pandey Gang Busted in Delhi-NCR Carjacking Racket

New Delhi: Police have busted a major carjacking and vehicle theft racket operating across Delhi-NCR, allegedly led by gangster Pandey, who is linked to over 100 car thefts between 2015 and 2018.

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East Siang Police Bust Ganja Duo in Arunachal Pradesh

In a significant anti-drug operation under Operation Dawn 2.0, the East Siang Police in Arunachal Pradesh arrested two individuals involved in drug trafficking, recovering nearly 70 grams of suspected ganja, valued at approximately RS10,000 in the local illegal market.

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Arunachal Police Arrest Laluk Man in Rs 3.5 Cr Jewellery Heist

In a major crackdown on interstate crime, Arunachal Pradesh Police (APP) have arrested Sadikul Islam, a 26-year-old resident of Laluk, Lakhimpur district, Assam, in connection with a high-profile jewellery burglary. The stolen property, including traditional jewellery worth Rs 3.5 crore, was taken from the residence of Tana Jesy Tara in Amba Village, Papum Pare district, on the night of December 26–27, 2025.

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Basistha Police Bust Burglary Racket, Arrest Three Accused

In a major crackdown on theft and stolen property, Basistha Police dismantled a burglary racket, arresting three accused linked to the network. The arrests followed information obtained during the interrogation of three previously arrested burglars.

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Jammu Police Arrest Ravinder & Davinder Singh in Murder Case

In a swift and coordinated operation, Jammu Police arrested two individuals in connection with the murder of Balbir Singh, 47, whose throat was found slit on a road in Jammu on Tuesday.

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D.J. Halli: Zoya Murdered Allegedly by Fiancé Sabeel

A tragic incident unfolded in D.J. Halli, Bengaluru, on Tuesday morning, when a 19-year-old girl, Zoya, was allegedly murdered by her fiancé, 20-year-old Sabeel, at an abandoned house.

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Mangaluru East Police Arrest Mohammad Sharif in Attempted Murder

Mangaluru East Police have arrested 26-year-old Mohammad Sharif from Falnir, Mangaluru, for allegedly attempting to murder Mohan Das Shetty, 56, following a dispute over a land deal.

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Bhojpur Police Arrest 3 in Sumit Kumar Class XI Murder

Within 24 hours of the tragic murder of Class XI student Sumit Kumar, Bhojpur Police arrested all three named accused on Tuesday evening.

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