Rajasthan Cybercriminals Use Cryptocurrency to Launder Stolen Funds
Cybercriminals in Rajasthan are channeling funds stolen from digital scams, including the “digital arrest” frauds, to their operators overseas using cryptocurrency exchanges located in Dubai, France, and other countries. Investigations by Rajasthan state police have revealed that Tether (USDT), a widely used stablecoin, is the preferred cryptocurrency for these transactions.
Chandigarh Woman Arrested for Stealing Purse in Sector 19 Market
A woman has been arrested by the UT Police for allegedly stealing a purse from another woman in the Sector 19 market. The accused, identified as Vidya, 42, a resident of Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, was produced before the local court, which sent her to judicial custody for 14 days.
Ahmedabad Police Arrest Kartik Patel, Kingpin of PMJAY Scam
The Ahmedabad Police have arrested Kartik Patel, the mastermind behind a major Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scam that resulted in the deaths of two individuals following unnecessary angioplasty procedures. Patel, the chairman of Khyati Multispeciality Hospital, was apprehended at Ahmedabad airport on Saturday after returning from Dubai. He had been on the run for over two months and is now set to be interrogated by the police.
Tech Industry Worker Loses Rs 11 Crore in Cyber Scam, Three Arrested
man working in the tech industry became the latest victim of a cyber scam, losing Rs 11 crore after fraudsters impersonated government officials and threatened him with arrest over an alleged money laundering case. Following the incident, three suspects were arrested by the police.
Wanted Murder Suspect Navinder Arrested After 8 Months on the Run
The Sector 27 crime unit has arrested Navinder, alias Golu, a wanted murder suspect who had been on the run for the past eight months. Navinder was apprehended on Saturday night following a reward of Rs 5,000 announced by Commissioner of Police (CP) KK Rao for his capture.
Three Arrested for Murder of Madhucom Manager Tummalla Gangadhar in Ranchi
The Ranchi police have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of Tummalla Gangadhar, a manager at Madhucom company, whose body was discovered in a well in the Tamar police station area of Ranchi district. The arrest was made on Sunday by Ranchi SP (Rural) Sumit Agrawal, who confirmed that the accused had killed Gangadhar for money.
Assam Police Seizes Narcotics Worth Rs 1 Crore in Cachar, Arrests Driver
In a major drug bust, Assam Police intercepted a vehicle carrying narcotics valued at Rs 1 crore during a special operation at the Digharkhal Toll Gate in Cachar district. The operation, based on specific intelligence, resulted in the seizure of 8,640 bottles of codeine phosphate cough syrup and 2 kg of ganja. The vehicle, en route from Guwahati to Aizawl, was intercepted under the jurisdiction of Kalain police station.
Four Arrested for Cheating Rohit Shetty’s Housekeeping Staff in Lottery Scam
Juhu Police have arrested four men on Saturday for allegedly cheating Dharmjit Ramanresh Singh, a housekeeping staff member working for filmmaker Rohit Shetty. The four suspects, identified as Prakash Vyankatesh Naidu, Navnath Somnath Sathe, Rameshwar Rajendra Prasad Chaudhary, and Raju Rajesh Maurya, had been on the run for nine months before their recent capture.
Nayan Patidar and Five Others Arrested in Rajasthan Cybercrime Scheme
Rajasthan police have arrested six youths involved in a cybercrime operation led by 18-year-old Nayan Patidar, the son of a local farmer from Banswara district. The gang had been running a fraudulent scheme, luring tribal people into paying online fees for access to premium pornographic content on a fake website.
7 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Srinagar, Budgam, and Shopian with Contraband
In its ongoing fight against drug abuse, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested seven drug peddlers from Srinagar, Budgam, and Shopian districts and seized large quantities of contraband substances, including charas and banned drugs.
Teacher Sadek Ali Arrested for Impersonating Wife in TET Exam
Tezpur police have arrested Sadek Ali, a subject teacher from Ali Ballabh Bhai Patil Higher Secondary School, for attempting to fraudulently assist his wife during the High School Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) at Tezpur Government Higher Secondary Multipurpose Girls’ School. Ali posed as a woman named “Sajid Ali” to sit beside his wife, Sajida, during the exam.
Pimpri Chinchwad Cyber Police Arrest Trio in Rs 67 Lakh Online Fraud
Pimpri Chinchwad cyber police have arrested three men involved in a Rs 67 lakh online share trading fraud targeting an engineer working with a private company. The arrested suspects have been identified as Rohit Patadia (33), a mobile shop owner from Kondhwa, Vishal Kadam (36), a real estate agent from Malad, Mumbai, and Ramzan Chauhan, a painting worker from Rajasthan. The main handler of the fraud, who is from Mumbai, remains on the run.
Tushar Bansal Arrested in Rs 3.86 Lakh Fraud
South Goa’s Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunita Sawant has urged citizens to remain vigilant against cybercrimes following the arrest of Tushar Bansal, a Delhi native, in connection with a Rs 3.86 lakh fraud case. Bansal was apprehended by Colva police after allegedly fraudulently collecting concert tickets meant for another person, leading to a significant financial loss.
Rishabh Ajmera Arrested for Defrauding Buyer in Fake Car Sale Scam
City police have arrested Rishabh Ajmera, a 40-year-old man from Gurgaon, for impersonating an official of Rajasthan’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and defrauding a buyer by selling a rental car with fake documents. Ajmera, originally from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, and residing in Bindayaka, Jaipur, was arrested after a complaint from a resident of Ramganj who had been scammed into purchasing a KIA car for Rs 7.4 lakh.
Bichhiwada Police Seize 1.478 kg Gold, Rs 22.5 Lakh in Major Crackdown
a major crackdown on the illegal transportation of gold and cash, Bichhiwada police in Dungarpur district seized 1.478 kg of gold jewellery worth Rs 1.20 crore and Rs 22,49,817 in cash. Three suspects were arrested in connection with the case, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the source and intended destination of the seized valuables.
Dungarpur Police Bust Fake Escort Service Racket, 4 Arrested
In a significant breakthrough under Operation Cyber Shield, the Cyber Police of Dungarpur district dismantled a fake escort service racket that defrauded people across the country. Four individuals were arrested, and a minor was detained for their involvement in duping victims by promising escort services. The arrests followed a meticulous investigation led by District Superintendent of Police Monika Sen, aiming to crack down on cyber fraud.
Udaipur Trio Arrested for Rs 18.65 Lakh Aadhaar-Linked Scam
In a significant breakthrough, Solan police have arrested Vinay Paliwal (26), Rahul Taylor (26), and Lokesh Khatik (33), all residents of Udaipur in Rajasthan, in connection with a Rs 18.65 lakh fraud linked to a money laundering operation. The trio was apprehended on December 13 after the Solan police secured their transit remand from Udaipur. They were produced in court the following evening, as confirmed by Solan SP Gaurav Singh.
Udaipur Police Bust Counterfeit Currency Operation, 7 Arrested
In a significant operation on Friday, police from Pratap Nagar and Savina stations in Udaipur dismantled a counterfeit currency operation, seizing fake notes worth Rs 36.70 lakh in Rs 500 denominations. The police arrested seven individuals, including the mastermind, Rahul Lohar, and also seized critical printing equipment such as photocopy machines, printers, and cutters used for producing the counterfeit currency.
Andhra Pradesh Man Arrested for Matrimony Website Fraud in Hyderabad
In a significant breakthrough, the Women’s Safety Wing Police of Hyderabad arrested Manda Venkata Kamesh (30) from West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday for his involvement in a series of fraudulent activities related to matrimony websites.
Mehatpur Police Arrest Motorcycle Thief, Vehicle Recovered
The Mehatpur police have arrested Lovpreet Singh from Bangi Wal village for his involvement in motorcycle theft. According to Investigating Officer Balkar Singh, a motorcycle was recovered from the accused, confirming his role in the theft.
Two Malerkotla Thieves Arrested for Stealing from Religious Places
The Nakodar Sadar police have arrested two thieves from Malerkotla for stealing items donated at religious places. The accused, identified as Nayam and Mohamad Dilshad, were reportedly using a car to commit the thefts.
Fake Travel Agents Arrested for Duping Victims of Foreign Currency in Amritsar
In a significant scam involving fake travel agents, the Airport Police in Amritsar arrested two individuals, Dharminder Singh and Roshan Singh, who had duped two victims out of foreign currency while promising them trips to Canada.
Barrackpore Cyber Crime Police Arrest Five for Bank Account Fraud
The Barrackpore Cyber Crime Police, in collaboration with the Siliguri Police and CID, have apprehended five individuals involved in a cyber fraud network. The accused—Riju Roy, Partha Mondal, Shubham Barik, Somnath Tarafdar, and Sandeep Dey—were arrested during a raid at a residence near the Eastern Bypass in Siliguri.
Gujarat University Professor Arrested in Rs 4.09 Crore Embezzlement
An associate professor at Gujarat University, Kamaljeet Lakhtaria, was arrested by the city crime branch on Saturday for allegedly embezzling Rs 4.09 crore from the university’s animation department. Lakhtaria was produced in court and remanded to police custody until Wednesday.
Akshay Kumar Soni Arrested for Black Marketing Coldplay Tickets
The Chandkheda police arrested 31-year-old Akshay Kumar Soni on Saturday for black marketing tickets to the Coldplay Spheres of Music World Tour, which is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 and 26. Six tickets, valued between Rs 2,500 and Rs 4,500 each, were recovered from his possession.
Bikram Kumar Arrested for Theft at Wajidowal Village Religious Site
The Sadar Police have arrested a man in connection with a theft case and recovered stolen items from his possession. The accused, identified as Bikram Kumar, a resident of Khalwara village near Phagwara, was apprehended after a swift operation following a tip-off about a theft at a religious place in Wajidowal village.
Mohsin Shaikh Arrested with Rs6.41 Lakh Worth of Contraband in Narol
The Narol police arrested Mohsin alias Kaliya Ahmed Shaikh, a resident of Amena Residency in Narol, Ahmedabad, after seizing contraband substances and other items worth a total ofRs6.41 lakh. The operation led to the recovery of 57.65 grams of Mephedrone, valued at Rs5,76,500, as well as two mobile phones worth Rs10,000, Rs4,700 in cash, and a Splendor motorcycle valued at Rs50,000.
sanjay Roy Sentenced to Life for Rape and Murder of Doctor in Kolkata
In a significant development in the case of the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old female postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Sealdah court has sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment. The convict, who was a former civic volunteer attached to the state police, had been convicted for the crime that occurred over six months ago.
Ahmedabad Police Constable Arrested in TMT Steel Bar Theft Case
A police constable from the DCP Zone-2 in Ahmedabad was arrested by Vejalpur police in connection with a TMT steel bar theft. The theft involved the seizure of four tonnes of stolen TMT steel bars worth an estimated Rs2.5 lakh.
Four Arrested in Rs 5 Crore Bank Fraud Scam in Lucknow
In a major breakthrough, the Special Task Force (STF) in Lucknow arrested four members of a gang involved in defrauding banks and housing loan companies of approximately Rs 5 crore. The arrests were made near Piccup Bhawan crossing under the jurisdiction of the Vibhutikhand police station on Wednesday.
NCB Arrests Two Women from Bihar with 11 kg Charas in Lucknow
In a significant operation, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday arrested two women at Gomti Nagar railway station in Lucknow, recovering 11 kg of charas, valued at Rs27.5 lakh. The women, identified as Jyoti Devi (45) and Bhagmati Devi (45), both residents of East Champaran, Bihar, were traveling on a train from Sagauli Junction in Bihar to Kota Junction in Rajasthan.
Kerala Court Sentences Greeshma to Death for Poisoning Boyfriend
In a shocking and tragic case of a poisoned love affair, Greeshma has been sentenced to death by the Neyyattinkara Additional Sessions Court in Trivandrum, Kerala, for the murder of her boyfriend, Sharon Raj. The court convicted Greeshma on several serious charges, including kidnapping with intent to murder, causing harm by poison, murder, and tampering with evidence to shield the offender.
Mother-Son Duo Among Five Arrested in Drug Bust in Jammu and Kathua
In a major drug bust, five alleged drug peddlers, including a mother-son duo, were arrested on Sunday with contraband in their possession in the Jammu and Kathua districts. The police, acting on a tip-off, apprehended the suspects during a series of checks.
Goa Police Arrest Shivam Patil for Stealing iPhone Worth Rs 1.34 Lakh
A 28-year-old man, Shivam Patil, was arrested by Goa police for allegedly stealing an iPhone worth Rs 1.34 lakh from the purse of a 34-year-old Russian national at a restaurant in Morjim. The incident occurred when the victim was dining at the restaurant, and Patil reportedly took the phone from her purse without her noticing.
Four Arrested for Masterminding Goa Villa Scam Affecting 500 Tourists
In a significant breakthrough, Goa Police have arrested four individuals involved in orchestrating a massive villa scam that allegedly defrauded over 500 tourists. The suspects, operating from Hyderabad, were identified as Saurabh Duseja from Gwalior and Hyderabad residents Sayed Ali Mukhtar, Mohammad Firoz, and Mohammad Azharuddin Saif.
Ex-Police Constable Uttam More Arrested for Extorting Paan Vendor
In a shocking case of impersonation, Uttam More, a dismissed police constable, was arrested by Azad Maidan Police for extorting Rs8,400 from a paan vendor in Mumbai. The accused, who was dismissed from police service in 2008, approached 40-year-old Suresh Ramdev Barai, a paan vendor operating near Dhobi Talao on December 30, 2024.
Nagpur Crime Branch Arrests 2 for Marijuana Possession in Raid
Nagpur’s Crime Branch Unit 2 made a significant breakthrough on October 25, 2024, by arresting two individuals, Akash Jaygopal Khandekar and Sharad Ramuji Bhoyar, both 24 years old and residents of Badegaon, for possessing marijuana. The arrests were made during a well-coordinated raid near the Central Transport Department Office in Gittikhadan, following a tip-off about a planned marijuana sale.
Nagpur Police Arrest Nazeem Afzal Mirza with Drugs Worth Rs1.3 Lakh
In a late-night operation, the Anti-Narcotics Branch of Nagpur Police arrested 28-year-old Nazeem Afzal Mirza, a resident of Mominabad Colony, Mangal Murti Layout, Pandharkawda, Yavatmal district, for possessing illicit drugs. The arrest occurred between 11:15 PM on October 21 and 1:25 AM on October 22 near Mokhare College Road, within the jurisdiction of Rana Pratap Nagar police station