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Latest Arrests Across the India – 19/01/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Ananya Mehta

Cyber Fraud Busted: Amit Goel on Rs 15.58 Lakh Scam

Delhi Police have arrested eight individuals involved in a cyber fraud racket that cheated a 42-year-old woman from Vasant Kunj of Rs15.58 lakh by promising high returns on stock market investments. The arrests followed a detailed investigation into a sophisticated network operating across India and abroad.

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Delhi Police Bust Car Theft Gang, 16 Luxury Cars Recovered

In a major success against organized crime, the Delhi Police have busted a sophisticated vehicle theft syndicate, arresting three alleged members and recovering 16 high-end stolen cars, an official said.

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Muhammad Khalid Bargat Arrested in Awantipora Sheep Theft

Police in Awantipora have successfully solved a theft case by arresting an accused involved in stealing livestock and recovering the stolen property from his possession.

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Ex-Help Arrested for Theft at Manoj Tiwari’s Mumbai Home

Mumbai Police have arrested the former domestic help of BJP MP and singer-actor Manoj Tiwari for allegedly stealing a total of Rs5.40 lakh in cash from his residence in Andheri West, officials said on Thursday.

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Four Arrested in Chanderi Soybean Theft Worth Rs1.05 Lakh

Police in the Chanderi police station area of Ashoknagar district have cracked a soybean theft case involving a warehouse in the old grain market, arresting four accused and recovering nearly 20 quintals of stolen soybean valued at around Rs1.05 lakh, officials said.

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Gaurav Harish Mehta Arrested in Rs30 Cr GainBitcoin Scam

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested Gaurav Harish Mehta, 31, a software developer from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, in connection with a 2018 cryptocurrency fraud worth Rs 30 crore. Mehta was produced before the Esplanade Court, which remanded him to police custody until January 24.

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Three Arrested in Rs 14.85 Cr Cyber Fraud on Elderly Couple

More than a week after an elderly couple from Greater Kailash was allegedly duped of Rs 14.85 crore in a prolonged “digital arrest” cyber fraud, Delhi Police have arrested three men from Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh for moving a substantial portion of the defrauded money through mule accounts.

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EOW Arrests Two in Rs 65.5 Cr Mithi River Scam

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police, investigating the Rs 65.5 crore Mithi river desilting scam, has arrested two contractors for allegedly submitting fake bills and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for silt disposal works carried out between 2013 and 2023, taking the total arrests in the case to five.

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Akash Jadhavani Arrested for Luxury Villa Booking Scam

A 25-year-old man, Akash Rupkumar Jadhavani, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly cheating multiple people by advertising luxury villas on social media and collecting advance payments for bookings. Jadhavani, a habitual offender with at least 15 prior criminal cases, was produced before a Borivali judicial magistrate and remanded to police custody for four days.

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Iftar Khan & Wasim Khan Arrested in MD Drug Bust

Ringnod police have arrested Iftar Khan and Wasim Khan, both residents of Daudkhedi village, Mandsaur district, after seizing 200 grams of MD (mephedrone) drugs worth Rs 20 lakh from a Swift car during a vehicle check. The total value of the seized items, including the car, is approximately Rs 25 lakh.

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Air India Captain Duped by Ajay Palith in Share Scam

58-year-old Air India captain, Deepak D, a resident of Powai, was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.94 crore in a share market investment scam orchestrated by Ajay Palith. The fraud reportedly began in 2014, when Palith introduced himself as a representative of a reputed firm, ABML, and promised high returns on investments.

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Suresh Poojary, Manotosh Kayal Arrested in Karkala Theft

Karkala Rural police have registered two separate cases and arrested two individuals in connection with attempted theft and house break-ins within their jurisdiction.

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Munna Mali & Gang Arrested for Stealing 46 Motorcycles

Mumbai Police have arrested three men from Andheri and Jogeshwari for allegedly stealing 46 motorcycles worth Rs13 lakh from the western suburbs.

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Nagpada Police Arrest Mukhiya Trio for Rs 72L Burglary

Mumbai Police’s Nagpada team have arrested three history-sheeters involved in burglary and theft, recovering stolen property worth Rs 72.77 lakh before they could escape to Bihar.

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Sunoti Belel, Seema Vinzarat Arrested in Egg Racket

Sahar police at Mumbai International Airport arrested Sunoti Belel (44) and Seema Vinzarat (29) after immigration officials uncovered an alleged illegal egg donation and surrogacy racket operating from Thane.

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Govandi Police Impersonation Scam: 3 Arrested

Deonar police have arrested three individuals in connection with a daring Rs 13 lakh robbery in Govandi, where the accused allegedly posed as police officers.

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Harshal Saudagar Murder: 4 Arrested in Lakadganj

A heated business rivalry turned fatal late Saturday night when 26-year-old Harshal Anil Saudagar was stabbed to death near Gujri Chowk in Lakadganj.

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CBI Arrests Rajesh Bothra in Rs31.60 Cr Bank Fraud Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Singapore-resident, Rajesh Bothra, in connection with a Rs31.60 crore bank fraud case.

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Harshit Mehta Arrested in Agra Hit-and-Run Death Case

A 24-year-old man, Harshit Mehta, was arrested in Kamla Nagar, Agra, in connection with a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of 35-year-old Rajendra Gupta on November 2. The vehicle used in the incident has also been recovered by police.

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M Nallathambi Arrested After 24 Years for Murder

After evading arrest for 24 years, 60-year-old M Nallathambi was apprehended on Sunday at Umblikkampatti village in Salem district.

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Two Killed in Tiruvannamalai Two-Wheeler Collision

Two motorists lost their lives in a road accident on Tuesday after the two-wheeler they were traveling in collided with another two-wheeler on Cheyyar–Vandavasi Main Road, near Anthanur village close to Chengam town in Tiruvannamalai.

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Dinesh Jat Arrested in Jaipur Audi Hit-and-Run Case

A team from Patrakar Colony Police Station, Jaipur South, arrested Dinesh Jat, son of Rajendra Jat, the alleged driver of a speeding Audi car involved in a hit-and-run accident on January 9, 2026. The accused was apprehended after a search operation on Jaipur’s Ring Road, where a ₹25,000 reward had been announced for information leading to his arrest.

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Srivaths Arrested for Rs1.25 Cr Rental Scam in Porur

A 43-year-old man was arrested on Friday for allegedly cheating more than 15 people of Rs1.25 crore by offering fake rental and lease agreements for properties in and around Porur, police said.

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Mohd Kareem Arrested for ATM Debit Card Fraud

Delhi Police have arrested 39-year-old Mohd Kareem of Jafrabad for allegedly defrauding an ATM user by swapping debit cards and using them to purchase household appliances, a police official stated on Monday.

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CBI Arrests Tamanna Chakma in India for NPCC Scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Tamanna Chakma, also known as Tamie May, in India. She had been absconding despite her conviction in Mizoram for misappropriation of compensation bills of National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC Limited), officials confirmed on Sunday.

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CBI Arrests Tapan Pramanik in Rs 4 Crore Tripura Fraud

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested Tapan Pramanik, the kingpin of a Rs 4 crore investment fraud in Tripura, from Nadia district in West Bengal, officials confirmed.

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ED Arrests Pratyush Kumar Sureka in Rs2,672 Cr SGJHIL Fraud

The Kolkata zonal office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Pratyush Kumar Sureka, a 40-year-old Kolkata resident, in connection with a Rs2,672 crore bank fraud involving Shree Ganesh Jewellery House (I) Ltd (SGJHIL).

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Kannur Police Arrest Jivan Ram in Rs10.5 Lakh Cyber Extortion

The Kannur City Cyber Police have arrested Jivan Ram, a 28-year-old from Ludhiana, Punjab, for allegedly extorting Rs10.5 lakh from a female doctor in Thalassery, Kerala. The accused reportedly threatened the victim with a “digital arrest” to coerce her into transferring the funds.

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Burla Police Arrest Two in Rs 35 Lakh Steel Theft

Burla Police have solved a major theft case involving nearly 30 tonne of steel wire rods worth around Rs 35 lakh with the arrest of Pradip Tripathy (53) of Shantinagar, Budharaja, and Nisar Ahemad (40), a scrap dealer from Sonapali under Dhanupali police limits.

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Three Arrested in Baby Theft Case, Infant Recovered from Mathura

Three persons, including a woman, were arrested on Sunday in connection with the theft of a five-month-old baby from a child care home, with the infant recovered from Mathura district, officials said.

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Chennai Women Arrested Over Murder of Male Friend

Pallavaram Police have arrested three individuals, including two women — Reena (24) and Ratchitha (25), both residents of Old Pallavaram — and a 17-year-old juvenile, in connection with the murder of a male friend near Pallavaram, Chennai. Authorities are searching for three additional suspects directly involved in the attack.

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Bengaluru Staff Nurse Murder: Sudhakar Arrested

In a swift and well-coordinated operation, Bengaluru police solved the murder of staff nurse Mamatha (39) within 24 hours of the crime. Her body was discovered at her residence in Pragathipura, under the jurisdiction of Kumaraswamy (KS) Layout police station.

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Kukatpally Murder: Munna, Sameer, Sajid Arrested

The Kukatpally police have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of Syed Shahed (26), a known history-sheeter, in Prakash Nagar, Kukatpally. Shahed was reportedly stabbed and bludgeoned to death late on Sunday.

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Shahdara Man Arrested for Fatal Drunken Altercation

A 26-year-old man, Bunti, was arrested in Shahdara, Delhi for allegedly fatally hitting Danua (36) with a wooden stick during a drunken altercation in Gandhi Nagar.

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