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Latest Arrests Across the India – 18/12/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Ananya Mehta

Umar Ansari Arrested in China-Linked Trading Scam

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested a Mumbai-based youth for orchestrating an online trading scam with direct links to a Chinese national, cheating a Hyderabad investor of Rs32 lakh.

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Satyam Kumar Arrested in Rs1,000 Cr Codeine Smuggling Case

Sonbhadra Police have arrested another accused in the massive Rs1,000 crore codeine cough syrup siphoning racket, allegedly linked to smuggling operations in neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh.

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Delhi Police Arrest Two Men in Separate House Theft Cases

Delhi Police have arrested two men in separate cases of house theft, recovering stolen gold and cash.

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Four Drug Traffickers Arrested in Manipur with 147 kg Narcotics

Security forces in Manipur arrested four suspected drug traffickers and seized a massive 147 kg of narcotics and psychotropic substances, including Yaba tablets, in the Leinganpokpi area under Jiribam police station, Jiribam district, on Tuesday, officials said.

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Four Arrested in Hazaribag for Illegal Opium Trade

In a significant breakthrough under a special drive launched on the instructions of Hazaribag SP Anjani Anjan, a police team apprehended four individuals involved in illegal opium trade near Charwa Dam under Pelawal Outpost, Hazaribag city, on Thursday.

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Three Arrested in Shillong for Heroin Possession

The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) apprehended three suspects and recovered 10.5 grams of suspected heroin from their possession in Shillong, officials said.

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Arjun Sharma Arrested for Cousin’s Murder in Shimla

Arjun Sharma, a youth from Panchkula, was arrested early Saturday after allegedly murdering his cousin, Akash Sharma, at a hotel in Shimla on Friday, police confirmed.

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Ayaz Ahmad, Irfan & Shamsher Arrested in Pipraich Theft

Pipraich Police on Monday arrested three accused in connection with the theft of gold jewellery and cash worth lakhs reported in the area on August 2.

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Washim Police Arrest Gang in Rs 2.43 Crore Medicine Heist

In a significant law enforcement success, Washim police apprehended an interstate gang responsible for stealing medicines worth Rs2.43 crore from a moving container on Samruddhi Highway near Karanja, Washim district. Authorities recovered goods valued at Rs38.20 lakh from the accused.

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Udupi Police Arrest 4 in Santosh Mogaveera Murder

In connection with the murder of Santosh Mogaveera (31) at Padukere in Kotatattu on December 14, four accused were produced before a Udupi court and remanded to judicial custody. Mogaveera, a local resident and private bank employee, was reportedly killed following a quarrel among friends under the influence of alcohol.

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Mangaluru Police Arrest Ahmed Shabith Gang in MDMA Case

In a major operation by the Mangaluru City Crime Branch (CCB), police arrested three members of a gang involved in trafficking MDMA from Bengaluru to drug peddlers in Mangaluru.

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Uppinangady Police Arrest Muhammad Shahbad, Jamsheed in Theft

Uppinangady Police have taken into custody Muhammad Shahbad (26) and Jamsheed (25), residents of Mudigere, in connection with a daylight theft at an arecanut and forest produce purchase centre in the Shriram Gopal Kamat Commercial Complex near Gandhi Park.

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Puttur Police Arrest Ashlesha Bhatt Gang in Coffee Heist

In a major breakthrough, Puttur Town Police have arrested five individuals for allegedly stealing coffee bags worth Rs21.44 lakh from a lorry transporting goods from Piriya to Mangaluru.

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Ullal Police Arrest Abdul Rawoof Gang in MDMA Bust

In a crackdown at the Kerala–Karnataka border, Ullal police arrested three individuals at Talapady for allegedly selling MDMA, seizing 42 grams of the drug valued at Rs2 lakh.

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Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra Arrested in Rs 600M Scam

Actor Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra have been arrested in India in connection with a high-profile Rs 600 million cheating case. The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) took action after businessman Deepak Kothari accused the couple of defrauding him in a loan-cum-investment deal.

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Husband-Wife Duo, Director Arrested in Rs 1.6 Cr Scam

A husband-wife duo and a company director were arrested in India for their alleged involvement in a stock market investment fraud worth Rs 1.6 crore. The case came to light after a victim reported that he was contacted by a woman via social media, who persuaded him to invest in a seemingly lucrative pre-IPO and foreign trading opportunity on a fake UK-based platform.

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Delhi Police Arrest Cyber-Hawala Operators in Rs 33L Scam

The Delhi Police have cracked a multi-state cyber fraud and hawala syndicate with suspected cross-border connections, arresting a key operator from Lucknow. The accused is alleged to have duped a 61-year-old senior citizen of Rs 33.10 lakh through a fraudulent online investment scheme, officials said.

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Hyberabad Police Arrest Two in Rs11.79 Cr GST Fraud

The Hyberabad police have arrested two members of an inter-state GST fraud network that allegedly created 10 fake GST-registered firms to fraudulently claim and pass on Input Tax Credit (ITC) worth Rs11.79 crore. The arrests were made on Thursday, November 12, 2025.

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Nagpur Son Allegedly Leads Robbery at Parents’ Home

In a shocking case of familial betrayal, a 52-year-old man allegedly orchestrated a violent robbery at his elderly parents’ home in Parseoni, Nagpur, over a property dispute.

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Noida Police Arrest Seven in Two High-Value Theft Cases

Noida police have arrested seven men in connection with two separate theft cases in Sector 113 and Phase-1.

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Basistha Police Arrest Dhubri Man in Mobile Theft

The Basistha Police Station arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a mobile theft case and recovered stolen phones from his possession.

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Basistha Police Arrest Burglar in Beltola Theft Case

The Basistha Police solved a house-breaking and theft case within six hours of it being reported, arresting a known burglar in connection with the incident at Beltola College Road.

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Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate Faces Arrest

A sessions court in Maharashtra has issued an arrest warrant for Sports and Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate after he was sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment in a housing fraud case dating back to 1995.

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Cybercriminal Arrested for Rs16.53 Lakh Amravati Fraud

A cybercriminal involved in an inter-state racket that defrauded an Amravati-based mill owner of Rs16.53 lakh was arrested by city police in Jamtara, Jharkhand, a region notorious for online fraud.

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Dubai-Based Cyber Fraud Gang Busted; Two Arrested

In a major breakthrough, Dungarpur police in Rajasthan have arrested two members of a Dubai-based cyber fraud syndicate, uncovering a large-scale operation that targeted victims across India, particularly in rural areas.

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Kalachowkie Police Arrest Two in Sewri Burglary Case

The Kalachowkie police arrested two accused within 24 hours of a burglary at a grocery shop in Sewri, uncovering an unusual modus operandi in which the suspects would seek refuge at the Shirdi Sai Baba temple after committing thefts and donate part of the stolen money as offerings.

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Aarey Police Arrest Man for Obscene Acts Against Women

The Aarey police have arrested a 38-year-old man, Ishrat Khan, for allegedly harassing women by flashing, masturbating, and making obscene gestures in the Royal Palms and Aarey Colony areas of Mumbai.

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Woman Arrested With MD Drugs Worth Rs4.4 Lakh in Thane

In a major breakthrough, police in Thane district have arrested a woman allegedly involved in a drug trafficking racket and seized MD (mephedrone) worth Rs4.4 lakh from her possession.

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Hyderabad Police Arrest Mumbai Man in Crypto Trading Scam

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have arrested a 21-year-old Mumbai resident for allegedly cheating people through fake online trading schemes and siphoning off money using cryptocurrency transactions.

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Hari Om, Vikas Arrested in Rs20 Lakh Wedding Theft Case

Prakasam district police have successfully solved a major wedding theft case, recovering stolen property worth approximately Rs20.20 lakh. The arrests were announced by District Superintendent of Police V Harshavardhan Raju at the District Police Office.

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Vikash Kumar Yadav Murder 4 Cybercriminals Arrested

Four individuals involved in cybercrime were arrested for allegedly murdering 25-year-old Vikash Kumar Yadav, also known as Vicky, from Banka district, Bihar, over a money dispute. Police revealed that the deceased was himself engaged in cybercrime.

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Mumbai Scam: Mohammad Tareef Arrested in Army Officer Fraud

After a seven-month investigation, Dindoshi police in Mumbai arrested 21-year-old Mohammad Tareef Mohammed Arif from Rajgarh, Churu district, Rajasthan, for allegedly cheating an Indian Army officer of Rs 59,317 in a fake DTDC packers and movers scam.

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Hyderabad Cybercrime Arrests Sharad Garg in Rs6.45 Lakh Scam

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 35-year-old Sharad Garg from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, for his involvement in an insurance fraud that caused a Hyderabad resident to lose Rs6,45,225.

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Rohit Mishra Arrested in Vistara Job Scam in Delhi

A sophisticated job scam involving WhatsApp, forged letters, and QR codes has led to the arrest of 35-year-old Rohit Mishra from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, by the Cyber Police Station in Shahdara, Delhi. The scam targeted Ritu Singh, who was lured by communications appearing to originate from “AIR VISTARA,” complete with the airline’s logo and a fabricated letter of intent.

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Patna Police Arrest 4 in Interstate Lottery Cyber Scam

Patna Police have taken major action against an interstate cyber fraud gang, arresting four individuals operating from a rented house in Shivnagar Zakariyapur, under Ramkrishnanagar police station. The gang allegedly cheated people by luring them with fake lottery winnings.

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Three Arrested in Rs1.6 Crore Digital Arrest Scam

Delhi police have arrested three individuals in connection with a digital arrest scam in which an 82-year-old woman from Hauz Khas, south Delhi, was duped of Rs1.6 crore. The accused impersonated law enforcement officials, threatening the victim over a WhatsApp video call with a fake arrest order.

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