Bengaluru Police Arrests Four in Rs 12 Crore Bank Fraud Scheme
Bengaluru police have arrested four individuals, including Vaibhav Pithadiya, a relationship manager at Axis Bank in Rajkot, in connection with a large-scale fraud involving the siphoning of Rs 12 crore from the accounts of Dreamplug Paytech Solutions Private Limited. The others arrested are Parmar Neha Ben Vipulbhai, a banking agent from Surat; Shailesh, an insurance agent from Rajkot; and Shubham, a commission agent from Rajkot.
Couple Arrested in Bhubaneswar for Posing as Relatives of PM’s Principal Secretary
A couple from Bhubaneswar, Anil Kumar Mohanty and Hansita Abhilipsa, have been arrested for allegedly impersonating the son-in-law and daughter of PK Mishra, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India. The arrests followed a complaint filed by the Commissionerate Police after the duo was found attempting to dupe people by claiming close ties with Mishra.
Nashik Police Arrest Ramnath Golesar for Stealing Autorickshaws
Nashik city police’s Crime Branch team 1 arrested Ramnath Golesar, a resident of Viraj Colony, Canada Corner, on Saturday after recovering six stolen autorickshaws, which he had been using with fake registration plates. The arrest followed a complaint from Ambernath police station in Thane, where an autorickshaw had been reported stolen.
Fake Birth and Death Certificates Scam Exposed in Rae Bareli, UP
Twelve villages in Salon block, Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, are under investigation by security agencies following suspicions of a major scam involving the issuance of fake birth and death certificates. According to anti-terror officials, these fraudulent documents were issued over the past two years using the government’s Civil Registration System (CRS) portal, often with incomplete or incorrect details.
Pune Police Arrests Om Mahadev Yadav in Chain Snatching Case
The Sinhagad Road Police Station in Pune has successfully arrested a suspect in connection with a chain snatching incident that took place on September 12, 2024. The crime occurred when two assailants approached an elderly woman near the Swami Narayan Mandir under the pretense of asking for directions, before snatching her mangalsutra, valued at approximately Rs50,000.
Manoj Kumar Arrested in Rs3 Crore Digital Arrest Scam
In a coordinated effort, the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) and the state cyber police have successfully arrested Manoj Kumar, 27, from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly defrauding a Dehradun resident of Rs 3 crore in a “digital arrest” scam. Kumar posed as a Mumbai police officer and used intimidation tactics to convince the victim to transfer large sums of money.
Four Arrested in Udupi for Drug Peddling and Narcotics Seizure
The Udupi Cyber Economic and Narcotic Crime Police have successfully apprehended four individuals involved in drug peddling in the area of Neere, near Karkala. The arrested suspects have been identified as Premnath alias Prem, Revunath, Shailesh, and Prajwal. The police stated that the accused had arrived in a car to sell illegal narcotics.
IDFC Bank Official Arrested in Gurugram Cyber Fraud Scam
The Cyber Crime Unit of Gurugram Police has successfully made significant strides in investigating a cyber fraud case involving fake stock market investments. The police have arrested Abhishek Tiwari, an assistant branch manager at IDFC Bank, along with his two accomplices, Deepak Rajput and Rajendar Kumar.
Gazipur Nagar Panchayat President Riyaz Ansari Detained in Fraud Case
Gazipur Nagar Panchayat President Riyaz Ansari was detained by the Kasimabad police after a meeting with Nagar Panchayat councilors. The arrest followed a complaint filed by Abdul Ghani, the manager of Madrasa Masakeen, who accused Ansari of fraud and the formation of a fake committee using forged documents.
Hyberabad EOW Uncovers Massive Investment Scam, Arrests Key Figures
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of hyberabad has exposed a large-scale investment fraud involving 12 Wealth Capital Services Pvt. Ltd. The company, which promised high returns on investments, has been accused of deceiving thousands of investors across the region. The scam, which spanned several months, has raised concerns about the safety of funds invested in such schemes.
Delhi Police Uncovers Voter ID Fraud Network, Arrests Six Individuals in Shaheen Bagh
In a significant development, the Delhi Police has arrested six individuals in connection with a large-scale voter ID fraud operation in the Shaheen Bagh area. The arrests were made following two separate cases where forged documents were used to obtain new voter ID cards or make fraudulent address changes.
Umar Shafi Dar, Adil Shabir Khan Arrested for Theft in Srinagar
In a significant breakthrough, Srinagar police have arrested two men involved in a theft case and recovered stolen gold from their possession. The arrests stem from a theft complaint lodged on the night of November 18/19, 2024, in Chandpora, Harwan.
Women Arrested for Stealing Gold Rings Worth Rs 2.8 Lakh in Malegaon
Two women, Sayedha M (42) and Irfana S (45), were arrested last week in Malegaon for allegedly stealing 18 gold rings valued at Rs 2.8 lakh from Mamta Jewellers in Andheri West on December 3. The accused were initially able to avoid suspicion by paying a Rs 1,000 advance for two rings, claiming they would return to pay the remaining amount. However, their plan unraveled when Oshiwara police identified them using CCTV footage.
Two Drug Peddlers Arrested in Salarpur, 5 Grams of Heroin Seized
Police arrested two drug peddlers, Raj Kumar and Ashmin, on Monday after recovering five grams of heroin from their possession. The two residents of Salarpur village were caught at a checkpoint near Miherru village while traveling on a Honda motorcycle. The police also impounded their bike.
Akbar and Mukdum Ali Arrested for Transporting 69 Grams of MDMA
Police arrested two individuals, Akbar (32) from Katapady and Mukdum Ali (28) from Uchila, for transporting 69.127 grams of MDMA near the Kemtur Railway Bridge in Korangrapady village. In addition to the drugs, authorities seized six mobile phones, a laptop, and the car they were traveling in. The total value of the seized items is estimated to be Rs 20,11,900.
Ajit Kumar Arrested for Murder in Udhampur District, J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully solved a blind murder case in Udhampur district within a week, leading to the arrest of Ajit Kumar, a resident of Rumain, Ramnagar Tehsil. The case stemmed from the discovery of an unidentified body in Kunju Nallah on December 25.
Woman Arrested in Kolkata Drug Bust: Counterfeit Drugs Worth Rs 6.6 Crore Seized
In a significant crackdown on the illegal trade of counterfeit drugs, a joint investigation led by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the Drugs Control Directorate, West Bengal, uncovered a large-scale operation in Kolkata. The authorities seized counterfeit medications valued at an estimated Rs 6.60 crore during a raid at a wholesale facility.
Bhojpur Police Arrest Siddhnath Kumar for Drug Peddling, Seize 123kg Ganja
In a significant breakthrough, Bhojpur police have arrested a drug peddler, Siddhnath Kumar, for possessing 123.11 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 8 lakh. The arrest was made under the Jagdishpur police station area on Tuesday, following a tip-off.
Kerala Village Officer M.P. Anil Kumar Arrested for Bribery in Kozhikode
A village officer in Kozhikode, Kerala, was arrested on Monday, December 30, 2024, for allegedly accepting a bribe. M.P. Anil Kumar, who has served as the village officer at Pantheerankavu for the past year, was caught accepting Rs50,000 as the first installment of a Rs2 lakh bribe. The bribe was demanded from a landowner seeking the conversion of his land from the wetland category to normal land for a petrol pump construction.
Two Arrested in Odisha Cybercrime Case Involving Rs1.06 Crore Fraud
In a major breakthrough, the Odisha Crime Branch’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested two individuals linked to a digital fraud case involving a scam worth Rs1.06 crore. The accused, Satish Kumar K (32), a resident of Chennai, and Harish C M (28), from Kozhikode, were apprehended in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, respectively.
Rupnagar Police Solve Rs 35 Lakh Mobile Theft, Arrest 2 Accused”
Rupnagar police successfully cracked a major theft case, recovering mobile phones and other items worth Rs 35 lakh, after two individuals were arrested. The theft occurred on the night of August 24, 2024, when unknown culprits broke into Hitanshi Mobile Care shop at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Chowk in Rupnagar. The thieves stole 42 new mobile phones, 95 old phones, and a laptop from the shop.
Kolkata Police Arrest Manwar Sheikh in Fake Currency Seizure
The Kolkata Police Special Task Force (STF) made a significant breakthrough on Thursday by arresting Manwar Sheikh, a resident of Kaliachak, Malda district, in connection with the seizure of counterfeit currency notes. The recovered fake Indian currency notes (FICN) had a face value of Rs 3 lakh and were in the Rs 500 denomination.
Woman and Boyfriend Arrested for Murder of Mother-in-Law in Kandamangalam
In a shocking crime on the eve of Deepavali, a 22-year-old woman and her boyfriend were arrested by Kandamangalam police for allegedly murdering her mother-in-law by burning her alive. The crime unfolded in N.R. Palayam, Kandamangalam, and was uncovered after an extensive investigation.
Chennai Police Arrest Nigerian National William Joseph for Drug Sales
The Chennai Police Department recently apprehended William Joseph, a Nigerian national, in Bengaluru for allegedly selling methamphetamine in Chennai. After his arrest, Joseph was transported to the Teynampet police station for further questioning as investigations into the drug trafficking operation continue.
Prakasam Police Arrest Five for Ganja Smuggling, Gold Chain Thefts
The Superintendent of Police for Prakasam district, AR Damodar, announced that the Podili police have successfully arrested a gang of five individuals involved in ganja smuggling, peddling, and gold chain thefts across multiple districts in Andhra Pradesh. The authorities recovered ganja and gold ornaments worth Rs 23 lakh from the accused.
DSP Vavinder Mahajan Arrested for Accepting Rs 45 Lakh Bribe
The Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) has arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vavinder Mahajan under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Mahajan is accused of accepting a bribe of Rs 45 lakh from Akhil Jai Singh, a businessman from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in exchange for giving him a clean chit in a case involving the seizure of a large quantity of pharmaceutical drugs from a firm in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.
Kerala & Karnataka Police Arrest Two in Hydro Ganja Smuggling Racket
A significant drug trafficking operation has come to light in Kerala and Karnataka with the arrest of two individuals involved in the smuggling of hydro ganja, a highly potent variant of marijuana. The arrests were made this week at Kochi Airport and in Kodagu, Karnataka, in separate incidents tied to a growing concern over the smuggling of synthetic drugs into the state.
Delhi Police Arrest Four in Rs 1 Crore Alprazolam Drug Bust
The Delhi Police have arrested four members of a drug cartel operating across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The arrests were made following the seizure of 2 lakh Alprazolam tablets, a psychotropic drug, valued at Rs 1 crore.
Mizoram Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 32.54 Crore, Arrest Two Peddlers
In one of the largest drug busts of 2024, Mizoram Police seized Rs 32.54 crore worth of drugs and arrested two individuals, including a woman, for their involvement in drug trafficking. The seizure, which took place on July 12, involved methamphetamine tablets and heroin.
Mohammed Alikhan Arrested in Connection with Chain Snatching
City police have successfully apprehended Mohammed Alikhan alias Irani Avani (32), a notorious chain snatcher, in connection with the recent theft at Pranav Jewellery near Mooru Marga.
Shamnath, Kerala TV Actress, Arrested for MDMA Possession
A 34-year-old television serial actress, Shamnath, was arrested by Paravur police on Friday night at her residence in Ozhivupara, Kerala. The arrest followed a tip-off leading to a raid at her home, where police found two milligrams of methylenedioxyphenethylamine (MDMA).
Bengaluru Tattoo Artist Rakshith Melappanavar Arrested in Major Drug Bust
Bengaluru police have successfully apprehended a tattoo artist involved in a large-scale drug trafficking operation, unmasking a network of international narcotics smuggling. The Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested Rakshith Ramesh Melappanavar, a resident of Chokkananahalli, following a well-executed raid at his home. The search led to the discovery of drugs valued at Rs 2 crore, reported The Indian Express.
Chennai Police Arrest Three Men, Seize 38kg Ketamine Worth Rs3.5 Crore
Chennai police have arrested three individuals involved in a large-scale ketamine smuggling operation, seizing 38kg of the drug worth Rs3.5 crore. The suspects—Ravi (47), Ganesh (50), and Madhan (45)—were arrested following a tip-off from the Anti-Narcotic Intelligence Unit (ANIU).
Rohit Kapoor and Rinku Arrested, Leading to Two Weapon Suppliers’ Capture
The Delhi Police achieved a significant breakthrough in tackling armed robbery and vehicle theft cases with the arrest of two notorious criminals. Rohit Kapoor and Rinku, also known as Sagar, were arrested on December 29 after a brief exchange of fire at Madipur, West Delhi. These two criminals were wanted for their involvement in over 80 criminal cases, including armed robbery and vehicle theft.
Sandeep Singh and Manoj Deka Arrested in Guwahati for Heroin Peddling
The Assam Police’s Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two drug peddlers, Sandeep Singh (34) and Manoj Deka (37), in Guwahati, recovering a substantial haul of heroin worth Rs 5.5 crore.
Three Arrested for Stealing Spare Parts from Spinning Mill in Kolappalur
Three individuals, including a minor, were arrested on Wednesday for stealing spare parts from a non-operational spinning mill near Gobichettipalayam, located in Kolappalur. The mill, which was being guarded by 55-year-old Jayaraman, was targeted by the suspects who attempted to flee with stolen iron materials.
arrest of Avesh Khan and Sumit Maurya in Drug Bust in Indore
Two members of a drug trafficking gang, Avesh Khan and Sumit Maurya, were arrested by the Indore police on Tuesday after a raid uncovered 14 grams of MD drugs. The drugs, along with a motorcycle and other items valued at Rs 2 lakh, were seized from the suspects.
Arrest of Ramkumar Sawhney in Nandyal Murder Case
A 26-year-old man, Ramkumar Sawhney, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the murder of Mohammed Sardab at the Greenko Solar plant in Pinnapuram village, Nandyal district. This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of two other suspects involved in the case.
Main Accused in Mohammad Sardab’s Murder Arrested in Nandyal
The main suspect in the murder of Mohammad Sardab, a worker from Bihar employed at Greenko Solar near Pinnapuram village, was arrested and remanded by Nandyal police on Wednesday. Sardab was killed on 1 January 2024 after a violent attack by Ram Sagar, Raj Kishore, and Sankram. The incident occurred while Sardab was listening to music loudly on his cell phone.
Delhi Police Arrest Two Rajasthan Men, Seize 21.6 Kg Cannabis
In a major drug bust, Delhi Police apprehended two men from Rajasthan and seized a significant quantity of cannabis weighing 21.6 kilograms, valued at Rs 21.5 lakh, on Thursday. The arrests took place on December 23 in the Vihar Mohan Garden district of Delhi, after a police patrol noticed a suspicious vehicle parked near a junkyard. Upon inspection, the police discovered the cannabis hidden inside the car.
