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Latest Arrests Across the India– 19/05/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Ananya Mehta

Rabindra Singh Arrested in Rs792 Cr Falcon Fraud Case

In a significant development in the Falcon Invoice Discounting investment scam, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested two more suspects—Rabindra Prasad Singh and Susma Raj. The duo was apprehended in Bihar and brought to Hyderabad by CID officials.

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Vijendra Singh Held in Monad University Degree Scam

In a major crackdown, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted a large-scale fake degree racket being run through Monad University in Pilkhuwa, Hapur. The operation led to the arrest of 10 people, including the university’s Chairman Chaudhary Vijendra Singh Hooda and Pro-Chancellor Nitin Kumar Singh.

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Mahendra Meghwal Nabbed in Rs23 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case

Cybercrime investigators have arrested Mahendra Meghwal, a resident of Pune, Maharashtra, for allegedly operating fake bank accounts used by cybercriminals to funnel money from unsuspecting victims. The arrest was made on Sunday following an extensive investigation.

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Amulya Kumar Sahoo Arrested in Fake Stock Market Scam

The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police on Sunday arrested Amulya Kumar Sahoo, the key accused in a major cyber fraud case involving fake stock market investments. The 40-year-old, a resident of Sainta village in the Gopalpur area of Bhadrak district, was apprehended in Bhadrak with assistance from Chandbali Police.

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Mumbai Gang Behind Yelahanka Burglary: James & Salauddin Arrested

In an ongoing investigation into a burglary case in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, city police have uncovered a Mumbai-based gang linked to house burglaries across several cities in the country.

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Police Bust Con Call Centre in Surat: 5 Arrested, Rs 45 Lakh Stolen

In a major crackdown, the Athwalines police in Surat busted a fraudulent call centre on Saturday, arresting five individuals, including two women, for their involvement in a massive loan scam that defrauded 300 victims of a staggering Rs 45 lakh.

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Banker Umesh Vishwakarma Held in Rs68L Cyber Fraud Case

In a major breakthrough, the North Cyber Police arrested three individuals, including a private bank employee, for allegedly facilitating cybercrime by opening dozens of fake bank accounts used to launder Rs68 lakh in an online investment scam.

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Akshay Kalgutkar Arrested for Cheating Rs 19.42 Lakh in Job Scam

Panvel City Police have apprehended Akshay Kalgutkar, who posed as a job agent, defrauding several youths by offering fake job opportunities in the Indian Railways. Kalgutkar was arrested at a dhaba in CBD Belapur after reportedly swindling a Panvel youth of Rs 19.42 lakh.

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Arvind Kejriwal Leads Anti-Drug Drive in Nawanshahr, Punjab

In a significant crackdown on drug-related activities, the police in Nawanshahr registered nine cases under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act today. Eleven drug peddlers were arrested from different blocks, including Banga, Rahon, Balachaur, and Kathgarh, with 64 grams of heroin, as well as intoxicating tablets and capsules in their possession.

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Gold Smuggling Ring Busted at Mumbai Airport, Immigration Staffer Arrested

In a major breakthrough, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has dismantled a gold smuggling ring, leading to the arrest of an immigration staffer and a Bangladeshi national.

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Kavita Lakhera Arrested in Rajasthan School Lecturer Exam Paper Leak Scam

In a significant development in the 2022 Rajasthan School Lecturer (Economics) exam paper leak case, the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested Kavita Lakhera, a school lecturer, on Saturday. Lakhera, who had been on the run since her brother’s earlier arrest in connection with the same scam, was apprehended after it was revealed that she had paid Rs25 lakh to gain access to the leaked exam paper.

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Banwari Lal Yadav Arrested in Rs1 Cr Opium Husk Smuggling Bust

In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Begun Police of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, arrested Banwari Lal Yadav and seized nearly 700 kilograms of doda chura (opium husk) hidden under wheat chaff during a routine vehicle check on the Kota National Highway (NH-27) near Mainal.

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Madhab Patika, Family Arrested for Murder of Ranjita Kandhagiri

In a shocking incident rooted in a domestic dispute, three individuals were arrested on Saturday in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Ranjita Kandhagiri in Karada village, located in Rayagada district, Odisha.

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Human Trafficking Racket Busted Near Jaipur, NGO Director Arrested

In a major crackdown on a human trafficking racket, the Bassi Police near Jaipur have arrested Gayatri Vishwakarma, the director of the Gayatri Sarva Samaj Foundation, which was operating under the guise of organizing mass marriages for women from poor families.

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Three Arrested in Erode Double Murder and Looting Case, Linked to Triple Murder

In a significant breakthrough, three men have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of an elderly couple on April 28, 2025, in Erode district. The police also confirmed that the suspects have admitted to their involvement in a triple murder case that occurred in Semalaigoundanpalayam, Tiruppur district, on November 28, 2024.

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Cybercrime Gang Busted in Work-from-Home Scam; 12 Arrested

A major cybercrime gang involved in a work-from-home scam has been busted, with 12 individuals arrested, including the main accused, Harshvardhan Ojha (25), a resident of Uttar Pradesh. The gang primarily operated in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, duping several people, including a housewife, out of lakhs of rupees.

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3 Arrested for Stealing Mobile Phones from Scooters Near Exam Centres

The city crime branch made a breakthrough on Sunday by arresting three individuals linked to a series of mobile phone thefts. The accused, Prakash Namdev, Rahul Nayak, and Shiv Bhoi, were allegedly targeting scooters parked outside examination centres of schools and colleges, where they would steal phones from unattended vehicles.

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Sanjay Kharwa, 4 Others Jailed in First BNS Mobile Theft Case

In a landmark verdict, a Girgaum court sentenced five members of an organised mobile theft gang to one year of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs5,000 each under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This is the first conviction under Section 112 of the updated penal code.

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Lina Sahu Killed by Siblings Over Land Dispute in Odisha

A tragic family dispute turned deadly on Sunday when a 40-year-old woman, Lina Sahu, was allegedly stabbed to death by her siblings during their uncle’s funeral at Majhipada, in Sambalpur district.

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Md Qumar Khan Arrested in Rs2.83 Cr Land Fraud Case

A massive real estate scam was exposed on Friday when Jhirpani police arrested Md Qumar Khan (55) of Koelnagar for allegedly defrauding a businessman of Rs2.83 crore.

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Six Arrested for Drug Possession Near Madukkarai

In a major drug bust, police on Saturday arrested six individuals near Madukkarai in Coimbatore district for allegedly possessing methamphetamine and ganja.

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Gaurav Sharma, 3 Others Held in Amritsar Heroin Seizure

The CIA staff of Amritsar Rural Police have arrested four individuals in connection with two separate drug cases, leading to the seizure of 505 grams of heroin and Rs2 lakh in alleged drug money.

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Sunil Dudi Nabbed by Rajasthan Police’s Cyclone Team

A high-profile drug trafficker, Sunil Dudi, who had a Rs35,000 bounty on his arrest, has been nabbed by Rajasthan Police’s special Cyclone team, officials confirmed on Sunday.

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Four Arrested in Sanjay Bhagat Murder Case in Madhepura

In a breakthrough development, police on Saturday arrested all four accused involved in the murder of Sanjay Bhagat, the husband of the former mukhiya of Gangapur, and recovered two firearms, 48 live cartridges, and liquor from their possession.

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Bank Employees Gold Loan Scam Inspired by Movie Lucky Baskhar

A CSB Bank employee, T P Sanjay (33), has been arrested for misappropriating gold worth Rs1.8 crore and securing fraudulent loans, all while allegedly drawing inspiration from the character Baskhar Kumar in the movie “Lucky Baskhar”.

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Mehboob Arrested in UP with 503g Smack Worth Rs50 Lakh

In a major crackdown on narcotics, police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a drug trafficker with a significant haul of 503 grams of smack, with an estimated street value of Rs50 lakh on the international market.

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Sabzar & Adnan Das Held with Charas in Anantnag Drug Bust

In a coordinated crackdown on the narcotics trade, Anantnag Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers, while Budgam Police attached property linked to a notorious repeat offender under the NDPS Act.

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Ex-UCO Bank CMD Subodh Goel Arrested in Rs6,200 Cr Loan Fraud

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Subodh Kumar Goel, former Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of UCO Bank, in connection with a massive Rs6,200 crore loan fraud and money laundering case involving Concast Steel and Power Ltd (CSPL).

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Manoj & Pramod Yadav Held in Ara Youth Murder Case

In a swift action, Bhojpur Police on Sunday night arrested two out of six accused in the murder of Birju Ram (18), who was shot dead earlier the same day at Ambedkar Colony, under the jurisdiction of Town Police Station, Ara.

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Faiz Ali Rahil Held in Teens Murder Over Gang Rivalry

Delhi Police have cracked the murder case of a 16-year-old boy, Rehan alias Seelampuriya, by arresting five accused, including three juveniles, for allegedly killing him in a Seelampur park due to rival gang tensions.

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Rehmati Khatoon Arrested for Killing Adopted Son in Tronica City

A 45-year-old woman, Rehmati Khatoon, has been arrested for the murder of her 12-year-old adopted son, Sahil, after she allegedly strangled him in a fit of rage over a theft of Rs 2,500 from her grocery store.

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Arunachal Police Arrests Assam Drug Supplier Aamir Ali in Major Bust

In a significant operation, the Naharlagun Police arrested Aamir Ali, a major drug supplier from Assam, who is linked to a narcotics case registered at the Naharlagun Police Station. The arrest follows a joint effort between the Arunachal Pradesh Police and Assam Police, based on crucial inputs gathered during the interrogation of two earlier suspects.

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Tirunelveli Idol Wing Arrests 4, Including DMK Youth Leader, for Idol Theft

The Tirunelveli Idol Wing in Tamil Nadu has arrested four individuals, including a DMK youth wing executive, in connection with the theft of a metal Amman statue. The stolen idol was seized during a vehicle check operation on May 13.

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Shop-owner Rehmati Khatum Arrested for Strangling Adopted Nephew

A 45-year-old shop-owner, Rehmati Khatum, was arrested on Sunday after allegedly strangling her 12-year-old adopted nephew to death in Tronica City, Ghaziabad. The incident occurred after the boy reportedly stole money from her grocery shop’s safe.

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Nigerian Footballer Arrested with Methamphetamine in Erode

A 32-year-old Nigerian national, identified as Jones Duro Michael, was arrested in Erode on Saturday night for possessing methamphetamine valued at 15 lakh. The arrest was made by a Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) team, led by Inspector S Sivahami Rani, near the Vijayamangalam toll gate after receiving a tip-off.

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Rajasthan Police Arrest Fugitive Sushil Karnani in Major Drug Trafficking Case

The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajasthan Police successfully arrested Sushil Karnani, a 42-year-old fugitive involved in multiple drug trafficking cases across the state. Karnani, a resident of Ajmer, had been absconding since 2021 and was a prime suspect in three separate cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

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Ahmedabad Police Seize Rs9.79 Lakh MD Drugs, Arrest Two in SMC Raid

The State Monitoring Cell (SMC) of Ahmedabad conducted a late-night raid on Juhapura-Sarkhej Road near Blue Water Tower on Saturday, seizing MD drugs worth Rs9.79 lakh. The operation led to the arrest of Altaf Sheikh, the prime accused, and a second individual who was there to receive the consignment.

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