Dr. G Moorthy Duped of Rs90.8L by Arun Kumar & Kannan
Two individuals who orchestrated a fraudulent online investment scheme and cheated a city-based doctor of Rs90.8 lakh have been arrested by the cybercrime wing of the Chennai police.
Balchand, 13 Others Held in Rs70Cr Instagram Scam
The Gurugram Cyber Police have busted a massive online fraud syndicate, arresting 14 individuals involved in duping people across India of over Rs70 crore through a fake investment scheme.
Mithun Kumar, 3 Others Held in Inter-District Bike Theft Gang
In a major crackdown, Bhojpur police on Tuesday busted a well-organized inter-district bike-lifters’ gang that sold stolen two-wheelers to liquor smugglers. Four members of the gang, including the alleged kingpin, were arrested, and five stolen bikes were recovered.
Vando Bhima, Chando Deva Held for Cruelty to Bear in Sukma
In a joint operation, the Chhattisgarh and Telangana forest departments, along with local police, arrested two individuals involved in a shocking case of animal cruelty after a viral video showed a bear being brutally injured in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. The bear reportedly died from its injuries, prompting widespread public outrage and a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Chhattisgarh High Court.
Sarika Sakat, Dhananjay Verma Arrested for Rs28 Lakh Theft in Mulund
In a major breakthrough, the Mulund Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a daring theft in Mulund West. The stolen goods, including gold ornaments worth Rs21.6 lakh and Rs6.5 lakh in cash, were taken from the residence of businessman Tushar Jain on March 3 and 4, 2025.
Arfaz Arrested in Fort Kochi Drug Bust, Key Intermediary in MDMA Sale
Fort Kochi Police arrested Arfaz, a key intermediary in the city’s drug trade, in connection with a seizure of 17 grams of MDMA in August 2024. Arfaz, a resident of Vadayar, Thalayolaparambu, was apprehended after extensive investigations into the drug trafficking network, which led to the arrest of several individuals, including Safeer, Taufiq, Irfan, Sharon, and Tharun.
Nigerian National John Okaber Arrested in Chennai for Meth Smuggling
In a major breakthrough, Chennai City Police arrested John Okaber, a Nigerian national also known as Kempala, in New Delhi on Monday. Okaber was wanted in connection with the alleged smuggling of methamphetamine into Chennai.
Kushinagar Police Bust Interstate Ganja Smuggling Gang, 3 Arrested
In a significant operation, Kushinagar police, in collaboration with the STF Lucknow, successfully busted an interstate ganja smuggling gang and arrested three gang members. The operation took place in the Kasya police station area on Sunday evening, where 1.20 quintals of ganja were seized from a container truck.
Aluva Athul Arrested in Tamil Nadu for Gym Santhosh Murder
The Karunagappally police on Wednesday arrested Aluva Athul, the prime accused in the murder of A Santhosh Kumar, also known as Gym Santhosh, from Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu. Athul had been on the run since the March 27 killing, in which Santhosh was hacked to death at his residence in Padanayarkulangara, Kerala.
Abhishek Shetty Arrested for Murder of Auto Driver in Kerala
In a joint operation, Kasaragod district police and Mangaluru city police arrested Abhishek Shetty, a former school bus driver from Surathkal, on charges of murdering Mohammed Sharif, a 59-year-old autorickshaw driver, and dumping his body in a well in Kunjathur near Manjeshwar, Kerala.
Vinod Bawale Arrested for Fake HSRP Website Scam
In a significant cybercrime bust, the South Cyber Police have arrested Vinod Bawale, a 57-year-old resident of Bengaluru, for allegedly operating a fake website offering High-Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) and cheating vehicle owners across the country.
Giridih Police Arrest Notorious Cyber Fraudster Kuldeep Mandal
The Giridih cyber police have successfully apprehended a notorious cyber fraudster, Kuldeep Mandal, who is believed to have duped people across six states. The arrest took place on Thursday evening in Kalibad, near the Giridih collectorate, led by DSP Abid Khan and his cybercrime team.
Sreedev and Mohammed Rafi Arrested in Kerala Financial Fraud
In a significant breakthrough, Kerala police arrested two individuals associated with the Malayalam film industry on Friday, linking them to an online financial fraud scheme. The duo allegedly swindled Rs 46 lakh from a resident of Kochi.
Nibu Vincent, Wadekar Couple Held in Rs43.2 Cr Cocaine Bust
In a historic drug bust, the Goa Police Crime Branch seized 4.32 kilograms of cocaine worth Rs43.2 crore from the possession of three individuals, including a husband-wife duo, who attempted to smuggle the drugs hidden in coffee and chocolate packets.
Nur Islam, Nazrul Hussain Held in Rs71 Cr Assam Drug Seizure
In a major anti-narcotics operation on Friday, Assam Police’s Special Task Force (STF) seized heroin and methamphetamine tablets worth a staggering Rs71 crore during two separate raids in Kamrup district. Two individuals — Nur Islam (34) and Nazrul Hussain alias Ali Hussain (22) — have been arrested in connection with the case.
Manjil Hossain Held After Rs15 Lakh Ganja Seizure in Tripura
In a major narcotics bust, Tripura Police seized 325 kilograms of dried ganja from a house in Ananda Nagar, located in the Sonamura Sub-division of Sepahijala District, early Friday morning. The raid led to the arrest of one person, identified as Manjil Hossain, who allegedly stored the ganja for smuggling across the country.
7 Arrested for Gunpoint Robbery at Zirakpur Jeweller’s Shop
In a significant breakthrough, the Zirakpur Police have arrested seven suspects involved in a gunpoint robbery at a jeweller’s shop in Bhabat, Zirakpur. The robbery took place on Wednesday afternoon, when four armed youths stole Rs 80,000 in cash and silver ornaments from Sorav Kumar, the owner of “Guddu di Hatti” in Shiva Enclave, Victoria City.
4 Arrested in Human Trafficking Racket Linked to Cybercrime Syndicates
In a major breakthrough, Dhoraji Police in Rajkot district have arrested four individuals involved in a human trafficking ring that covertly inducted job aspirants into cybercrime syndicates operating on the Thailand-Myanmar border. The arrests followed the escape of three local men from the forests in early April, who had been coerced into the racket.
5 Arrested in Cyber Fraud Crackdown by Mumbai and Morigaon Police
In a joint operation led by the Mumbai Cyber Crime Branch and the Morigaon Cyber Crime Branch, five members of a cyber fraud gang were arrested from the greater Laharighat area. The arrested individuals have been identified as:
7 Held in Zirakpur Jewellery Heist: Gurmandeep, Parmveer Among Accused
In a swift breakthrough, police arrested seven suspects involved in the armed robbery of a jewellery showroom in Zirakpur, solving the case within 24 hours. The gang members had been posing as delivery boys and security guards, living inconspicuously in rented homes across Mohali.
Duryathana Malik, Sachin Binu Held with Ganja at Ernakulam Station
In a coordinated crackdown on drug trafficking, two men were arrested near Ernakulam Junction Railway Station on Friday for attempting to smuggle 5.150 kg of ganja transported via train from Odisha, according to local police reports.
Hari Om, Bitu Kumar Held in Guwahati ATM Robbery Crackdown
In a major breakthrough against organized crime, Noonmati Police in Guwahati have arrested two key members of a notorious ATM robbery gang that had been targeting the city for months. The arrested suspects, Hari Om and Bitu Kumar, are both natives of Bihar and were operating an extensive criminal network involved in multiple ATM thefts across the metropolitan area.
Chanchal Bhuniya Jailed After Stealing for iPhone Gift
A 22-year-old man’s attempt to impress his girlfriend with an iPhone 16 Pro Max ended with his arrest, as he was caught stealing Rs2.5 lakh from the Ballygunge café where he worked.
Basit Fayaz Tantray Arrested for Handwara Handbag Snatching
Police in Handwara have successfully solved a handbag snatching case by arresting the suspect and recovering the stolen gold ornaments from his possession.
Akshay Kumar Gopainkumar Arrested in Rs61 Lakh Cyber Fraud Involving Comedian
Akshay Kumar Gopainkumar, a 26-year-old man, was arrested by the Mumbai North Cyber Police in connection with a Rs61 lakh cyber fraud case that involved well-known Marathi comedian Sagar Karande. While Gopainkumar is not believed to be the mastermind of the scam, he was found to have received a significant portion of the defrauded amount in his bank account.
Prakash Rathod Arrested for Extorting Rs22 Lakh from Textile Businessman
In a shocking case of extortion, Udhana police have arrested Prakash Rathod, a self-styled journalist, for allegedly extorting Rs22 lakh from a textile businessman by threatening to get his factory shed demolished. Rathod, who claimed to be the editor of the weekly Pavitra Darpan, initially demanded Rs30 lakh from Alpesh Ghelani, the owner of Avadh Fabrics in the Laxminarayan Industries Estate. However, Ghelani paid Rs22 lakh in six instalments.
Rajesh Galphade, Shyam Shinde Held in Dhayari Heist
The Pune Police Crime Branch, along with Pimpri-Chinchwad police, arrested two men involved in a daring daylight robbery at a jewellery store in Dhayari. The duo, who used a toy gun to threaten shop staff, were arrested on Thursday.
5 from Kerala Arrested for Rs30 Lakh Robbery in Thane
The Thane Police Crime Branch arrested five individuals from Kerala on Thursday in connection with the robbery of Rs30 lakh from an employee of a Mumbai-based private firm.
Murugeshwari, Radha Held in Coimbatore Chain Snatching Spree
City police on Thursday arrested two women, sisters from Dindigul, who were allegedly involved in a series of chain snatching incidents across crowded areas in Coimbatore over the past year.
IFS Officer Ashok Kumar Patel Held in Rs7 Crore Tendu Leaf Scam
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Ashok Kumar Patel for his alleged role in the misappropriation of Rs7 crore intended for tendu leaf collectors in Sukma district.
Anil Mithas Arrested for Rs 107 Crore Fraud in Noida Real Estate Case
Anil Mithas, a key promoter of a leading Noida-based real estate firm, has been arrested under anti-money laundering laws by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The arrest is related to an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of Rs 107 crore, which was diverted from home buyers.
Cybercriminal Subhash Arrested in Rs 34.5 Lakh Digital Arrest Fraud
In a major breakthrough, Berhampur Cyber Police have arrested Shishpar alias Subhash, an interstate cybercriminal, in connection with the Rs 34.5 lakh digital arrest fraud case. This scam involved impersonation of CBI officers and coercing a victim into transferring money under false charges of money laundering.
MBA Grad, 2 Others Arrested in Rs 48 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam
In a disturbing case of cybercrime, a retired government official was digitally “arrested” for nearly 20 hours and defrauded of Rs 48 lakh by scammers impersonating law enforcement officers. The fraudsters falsely accused the victim of money laundering and threatened his life if he failed to comply or shared the incident with anyone.
Mahadev Sanmukhrao Held with 16 Stolen Phones in Latur
Police in Maharashtra’s Latur district have arrested a man allegedly involved in a string of mobile phone thefts and recovered 16 stolen phones worth over Rs 2.80 lakh, officials confirmed on Friday.
Nigerians Umeh & Onuwala Held in Rs 12 Crore Drug Trafficking Cases
Indian authorities have arrested two Nigerian nationals, Chukwu Umeh and Victor Onuwala, in separate drug trafficking raids conducted in Delhi and Maharashtra, with narcotics worth over Rs 12 crore seized.
9 From Nonia Gang Held in Pune Armed Robbery Plot
Khadki Police in Pune have arrested nine men, some of whom are linked to the notorious Nonia gang, for allegedly plotting an armed robbery. The gang, believed to be involved in mobile theft and robberies across Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, was planning to target a petrol pump on the old Pune-Mumbai highway near Wakdewadi.
Soriful Islam, Techi Bharat Held with Heroin in Naharlagun
Under Operation Dawn 2.0, the Naharlagun police have arrested two drug peddlers, seizing 55.05 grams of heroin in a two-stage operation that spanned Borum and Doimukh in Arunachal Pradesh.
Dongja Kabak, Makan Doley Among 4 Held with Heroin in Banderdewa
In two separate operations carried out on Wednesday, police in Banderdewa, Arunachal Pradesh, arrested four drug peddlers and seized 113.22 grams of heroin, along with cash believed to be proceeds from the drug trade.
