Sushma Raj, Singh Held in Rs792 Cr Investment Scam
In a significant development in a massive investment scam, Telangana’s Crime Investigation Department (CID) and state police on Sunday arrested two more suspects—Sushma Raj and Rabindra Prasad Singh—from Bhojpur, Bihar. The duo is allegedly linked to a fraudulent scheme that cheated nearly 4,000 investors across India, involving a staggering Rs792 crore.
Rashid Choudhury Held in Fake Govt Job Scam
With the arrest of two individuals, Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have dismantled a fake government recruitment scam that defrauded numerous job seekers across India. The accused allegedly directed victims to register on counterfeit websites posing as official government portals, complete with photographs of ministers and senior government officials to enhance credibility.
Ashok Kumar Duped in Rs56L Online Trading Scam
The Cyber Crime Cell of the UT Police has arrested five individuals from Rajasthan for orchestrating a major online investment fraud that cost a city resident Rs56.26 lakh. The accused ran a fraudulent trading operation through a fake stock platform named “IBKR (Interactive Broker)”, luring victims with promises of high returns.
Nagpur Crime Branch Busts Rs150 Crore Fake GST Bill Scam
The Nagpur Crime Branch has dismantled a large-scale fake GST bill fraud amounting to over Rs150 crore, with the arrest of five individuals linked to the scheme. However, several members of the gang remain at large.
Kapil Goyal Arrested in Rs1.25 Crore Fraud Case in Indore
A notorious criminal, Kapil Goyal, has been arrested in connection with a Rs1.25 crore fraud in Indore. The arrest was made on Monday by Lasudia Police, following a complaint filed by Narendra Kumar Maheshwari, a 40-year-old resident of Talawali Chanda.
Cyber Crime Network Busted: 5 Arrested in Rs 5 Crore Fraud
In a major crackdown on an international cybercrime syndicate, Delhi Police arrested five individuals, including Girish Pandey and Avinash Kumar, involved in a fake stock trading scam that defrauded victims of over Rs 5 crore. The duo, with connections to a Cambodia-based crime network and Chinese handlers, had been operating for months before their arrest.
Baramulla Police Busts Immoral Trafficking Racket; 4 Arrested
Baramulla Police has successfully uncovered and dismantled an immoral trafficking racket operating in the Kunzer area. Acting on reliable information, a team from the Kunzer Police Station launched a coordinated raid, leading to the arrest of four individuals allegedly involved in illegal trafficking activities.
Clash Between Two Families in Dahisar Kills Three; Arrests Made
A violent family clash in Ganpat Patil Nagar slum, Dahisar (W), led to the deaths of three people on Sunday. The MHB Colony police arrested one person from one of the families, while a 16-year-old minor from the other household was taken into custody and transferred to the Dongri correctional facility.
P Achiappan 3 Others Held for Erode Tiruppur Murders
In a major breakthrough, Tamil Nadu police have arrested four men—three burglars and a jeweller—in connection with the murder of an elderly couple in Erode district on April 28, who later confessed to another triple murder in Tiruppur’s Palladam last year.
Vishal Shelar Held in Vasind for Ganja, Rs7.1L Seized
In a significant breakthrough during a district-wide anti-narcotics campaign, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) and Vasind Police Station have arrested a drug peddler and seized 7 kg of ganja along with Rs5 lakh in cash. The raid was conducted on May 15 around 6:20 PM at Shubhavastu Complex, Khativali village, under the Vasind Police Station limits.
Anuradha Paswan Held for Marrying 25 Men in 7 Months
In a shocking case of matrimonial fraud, Rajasthan Police have arrested Anuradha Paswan (23), accused of marrying 25 men across multiple Indian states in just seven months and fleeing with their valuables. Dubbed the “loot-and-scoot bride”, she was arrested in Bhopal on Monday by Sawai Madhopur police.
Saanat Rohidas, Ananta Luhura Held for 42 Bike Thefts
In a significant crackdown, Odisha Police on Saturday arrested Saanat Rohidas (52), alias Rusu, from Jharsuguda, and Ananta Luhura (35), alias Dharam, from Telendihi in Sundargarh district, for their involvement in a large-scale motorcycle theft ring spanning multiple districts in western Odisha.
3 Army Men Held in Punjab for Smuggling Heroin
In a shocking development, Ludhiana Rural Police have arrested three serving Indian Army personnel for their alleged involvement in heroin smuggling from the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir to Punjab.
Santosh Patel, Parmendra Held in Lucknow Drug Bust
In a decisive move against the city’s illicit drug network, Lucknow Police arrested two men who were operating a marijuana smuggling racket under the guise of a scrap trading business.
Ajay Banoda, Sonu Pachole Held in Indore Drug Bust
In a targeted operation against narcotics and illegal substances, the Indore Crime Branch on Monday arrested four individuals in two separate incidents involving drugs and illicit liquor.
Lakshman Dutta and Pitka Majhi Arrested in Major Trafficking Bust
In a significant human trafficking crackdown, the Jorhat Police successfully rescued 24 victims from exploitative conditions in Rupa, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. The victims, all from Assam’s tea garden communities, were brought to the region under false pretenses, believing they were being offered jobs in Tezpur.
Andhra Gang Busted for International Online Gaming and Betting Racket
In a significant operation, the Commissioner’s Task Force (Central Zone Team) in collaboration with the Madhura Nagar Police has dismantled an international online gaming and satta betting racket operating out of a rented flat. The five arrested individuals were involved in illegal online gaming and betting activities.
Srinivas Arrested for Stealing Hard Disks from Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad
A theft involving four hard disks occurred at the Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad on Tuesday, May 20, prompting an investigation by the Punjagutta police. The theft was discovered after officials reviewed recent CCTV footage from the premises and found that the hard disks had been stolen from Sudharma Bhavan.
Akashdeep Singh and Gaurav Kapila Arrested After Murder Chase
In a dramatic turn of events, the Jalandhar CIA and Zirakpur police arrested two suspects involved in a murder case following a high-speed chase and exchange of gunfire at Metro Town Society in Peer Muchalla on Monday evening.
Rajinder Singh, Wife Seema Held with 18.5 Kg Poppy Husk
In a crackdown on drug smuggling, Rajinder Singh of Ghattianwali Bodla village in Fazilka and his wife Seema were arrested in Sriganganagar for transporting 18.5 kg of poppy husk. The couple was reportedly paid Rs4,000 to smuggle the contraband from Lalgarh in Rajasthan to Fazilka.
Zuber Khan Dupes Woman of Rs78.82L in Crypto Scam
A 53-year-old woman from Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, has been defrauded of Rs78.82 lakh in a long-running crypto investment scam, police said. The alleged fraudster, Zuber Khan, promised high returns through cryptocurrency trading, luring the victim via a Facebook advertisement in 2020.
Gabriel Onyeka Held for Rs1.25 Cr Online Scam in India
In a major breakthrough against international cyber fraud, a Nigerian national, Gabriel Onyeka, 41, has been arrested by Indian authorities for allegedly orchestrating an online scam that defrauded a businessman of Rs1.25 crore.
Odisha Investment Scam Directors Arrested in Rs10 Lakh Fraud
A major financial scam has been uncovered in Odisha, with unsuspecting citizens being lured by the promise of high returns on investments. The Bhubaneswar Cyber Crime Police have arrested three individuals, including two company directors, for allegedly duping victims out of lakhs of rupees through deceptive investment schemes.
Kanpur Woman and Lover Arrested for Husband Murder
In a shocking twist, Kanpur Police arrested a woman, Reena, and her nephew Satyam, for the murder of her husband, Dhirendra, a tractor owner. Initially, Reena had accused her neighbors, Kirti Yadav, along with his sons Ravi and Raju, of committing the crime. She claimed that the murder occurred over a dispute regarding a tractor repair.
Four Drug Smugglers Arrested in Major Heroin Seizure in Ali Ke Village
In a significant breakthrough, the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) has arrested four individuals involved in a drug smuggling operation. The arrests were made near Ali Ke village, where authorities seized 4.255 kg of heroin and Rs1.97 lakh in drug money.
Delhi Police Arrest Arjun and Sujeet in Robbery of School Teacher
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the robbery of a government school teacher in Delhi’s Burari area. The suspects, Arjun (26) and Sujeet (21), both residents of Indra Colony, were apprehended after a thorough investigation linked them to the crime. Arjun, with a criminal history, had been involved in several previous offenses, including snatching, theft, and drug-related crimes.
Rajib Sarkar Hasmat Ali Held in Dhubri Drug Bust
In a significant step against narcotics trafficking, Dhubri district police arrested two alleged drug peddlers on Monday evening near National Highway 17 in the Golakganj area of Assam. The operation, based on reliable intelligence, led to the seizure of a sizable quantity of illegal synthetic drugs.
Kerala Woman Sandhya Held for Drowning 3-Year-Old Daughter
In a tragic case of suspected child murder, a 35-year-old woman named Sandhya has been arrested for allegedly throwing her three-year-old daughter into the Chalakudy River from a bridge in Kerala’s Ernakulam district. The heartbreaking incident occurred on the evening of May 19, and the child’s body was recovered after an exhaustive eight-and-a-half-hour search operation.
Khursidkhan Pathan Caught in Gujarat Drug Raid
In a major crackdown on narcotics, the Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell (SMC) executed a coordinated raid in Sabarkantha district, exposing a synthetic drug racket.
Wasim Khan Nabbed in Rs31L Drug Bust in Sitabuldi
In a major breakthrough, the crime branch arrested Mumbai-based drug peddler Wasim Khan along with two associates during a raid at a hotel in Hanuman Lane, Sitabuldi, on Sunday. The trio was caught with mephedrone (MD) valued at over Rs31 lakh.
Sonu Pasi (Bhure) Shot Dead in Police Homicide Encounter in Gonda
In a dramatic development, Sonu Pasi, also known as Bhure, a notorious criminal with a Rs1 lakh bounty on his head, was killed in a police homicide encounter in the early hours of Tuesday, near Saloni Mohammadpur Bandha, in Gonda district.
Three Arrested in Mobile Theft Case in Indore
Indore police arrested three individuals in connection with the theft of mobile phones worth Rs4 lakh from a shop located in Vijay Nagar. The accused allegedly stole the phones, distributed them among themselves, and sold them at discounted prices. The police were able to track the stolen devices using IMEI numbers, which led to the identification of the culprits.
Four Arrested for Extortion Scam via Grindr in Greater Noida
Greater Noida police arrested four men on Monday for allegedly running an extortion scam through the Grindr app. The accused, identified as Daksh alias Captain, Bhupendra alias Bhuppi, Jai Raghav, and Honey, all residents of Dadri, were apprehended based on electronic surveillance and local intelligence.
Kamble Srinu 3 Others Held in Hyderabad Gold Chain Theft Case
The Afzalgunj police on Tuesday arrested four individuals involved in a series of gold chain thefts across Hyderabad. Police recovered 2.5 tolas of stolen gold chains from their possession.
Shrijan Pandey 3 Others Held in Nagpur MD Drug Bust
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Crime Branch Anti-Narcotics Squad in Nagpur arrested four individuals and seized MD powder and related assets worth Rs4.67 lakh. The operation was carried out on Saturday, May 17, between 9:30 am and 11:00 am near the Ujjwal Nagar water tank, under the Kapil Nagar Police Station limits.
Nazir Ahmad Raina Held With Heroin in Ganderbal Drug Bust
Continuing its strong stance against the menace of drugs, the Ganderbal Police arrested a drug peddler and recovered heroin from his possession in a targeted operation.
T P Sanjay Arrested for Gold Loan Fraud Inspired by Film
In a real-life case echoing the plot of the thriller Lucky Baskhar, a bank employee in Davanagere, Karnataka, was arrested for orchestrating a massive gold loan fraud involving real and counterfeit gold worth several crores.
