Cyber Crime Racket Uncovered: Karan, Tarun Natani, and Dhawal Shah Arrested
In a breakthrough following a Rs11 crore cyber crime case, the North East Division Cyber Crime police have dismantled an international digital fraud racket. Three individuals have been arrested for their involvement in the illegal activities
Prakash Parmar, Priyank Thakkar, and Keval Gadhvi Arrested in Investment Scam
Three individuals linked to a major investment scam were arrested after a victim filed a complaint with Ahmedabad City Police’s Detection of Cybercrime Branch (DCB). The scam targeted Utpal Patel, a Science City resident, who joined a group called ‘Aditya Birla Exchange’ three months ago, where stock market information was shared.
Neeraj Bhatt Arrested for Rs2.27 Crore Digital Arrest Scam
A 19-year-old resident of a hostel in Jaipur, Neeraj Bhatt, was arrested for allegedly masterminding a digital arrest scam that duped a retired teacher from Dehradun out of Rs2.27 crore. Bhatt, who lived at Agarwal Boys Hostel near Landscape Park in Jaipur, was arrested on January 18 and brought to Dehradun for further investigation.
Kartik and Jaideep Shiroya Arrested in Rs60 Lakh Telecom Scam
A cyber police team from Ballabhgarh has arrested two individuals, Kartik and Jaideep Shiroya, both residents of Surat, Gujarat, for allegedly duping a resident of Rs60 lakh.
Bharath Kumar Sharma Arrested for Seven Property Thefts in Hyderabad
Bharath Kumar Sharma, a 39-year-old labourer residing near Charminar, Hyderabad, has been arrested for his involvement in seven property theft cases. The accused was caught while riding a stolen vehicle and was planning another theft.
Interstate Gang Arrested for ATM Diversion Fraud, Rs7.6 Lakh Seized
In a joint operation by South Zone Task Force and Bahadurpura police, an interstate gang involved in ATM attention diversion offences has been busted. The gang is accused of stealing ATM cards across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Karnataka, with Rs 7.6 lakh in cash seized from the arrested members.
Mangaluru Police Arrest 3 for Rs12 Crore Bank Robbery, 2 Suspects Remain at Large
In a major breakthrough, Mangaluru Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the daring bank robbery at the Kotekar Cooperative Society on January 17. The accused—Murugan, Prakash alias Jaiswa, and Manivannan—are all from Tamil Nadu.
Guwahati Police Bust Major ATM Fraud Racket, 5 Arrested
In a major breakthrough, the Basistha Police in Guwahati dismantled a significant ATM fraud racket, arresting five individuals allegedly involved in sophisticated financial scams. The suspects have been identified as Asif Iqbal Hussain, Sahil Ahmed, Ariful Islam, Dewan Azlan Haris, and Abdul Azad.
Punjab Smuggler Arrested in Bikaner with 50,000 Drug Tablets
In a significant drug bust, Bikaner police arrested a Punjab-based smuggler and detained his 16-year-old minor accomplice on Thursday night for smuggling over 50,000 tablets of controlled medicines, including Tramadol, a drug commonly abused by local youths. The contraband was being transported from Phalodi in Rajasthan to Punjab on a motorcycle.
Panipat Man Arrested in Rs22.9 Lakh Online Fraud via Telegram
in a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Police Station’s special team has arrested Vinay, a key suspect involved in an online fraud case, where a Santnagar resident, Lovepreet Singh, was duped of Rs22.9 lakh. The fraud was carried out through the Telegram application, where the victim was promised substantial profits from stock market investments.
Roop Singh Arrested in Sirsa for Rs30 Lakh Telegram Investment Scam
In a significant breakthrough, the Sirsa Cyber Police have arrested Roop Singh from Abohar, Punjab, for his involvement in a Rs30 lakh investment scam that was executed via the Telegram app. The police arrested Singh on Monday night, adding him to a growing list of individuals involved in this widespread fraud
Venu Bhaskar Reddy Arrested in Honey Trap Scam with Koruprolu Joy Jamima
In a breakthrough, Venu Bhaskar Reddy, the prime accused in a honey trap scam, was arrested by the Airport Police on Saturday. The case, which was solved earlier this year in October, also involves Koruprolu Joy Jamima (27) from Murali Nagar, who is alleged to have worked with Reddy to deceive wealthy men.
N. Nagaraju Arrested in Guntur for Minor Girl’s Murder
The Chebrolu police in Guntur district have successfully solved the murder of a minor girl that occurred in Kothareddypalem village on July 15, 2024. The authorities arrested N. Nagaraju, a daily wage laborer, on Monday, December 2, 2024, following a detailed investigation.
11 Arrested in Rs 190 Crore Cyber Fraud; Rs 35 Lakh Seized
In a major crackdown on an international cyber fraud syndicate, the Azamgarh police arrested 11 members involved in duping people of over Rs 190 crore through various gaming apps. The police also recovered Rs 35 lakh in cash from the fraudsters’ possession and froze more than Rs 2 crore deposited in 169 bank accounts linked to the gang. A total of 71 cases have been registered against them across the country.
Varanasi Police Bust Exam Hacking Syndicate; 4 Arrested
In a major cybercrime crackdown, Varanasi police arrested four individuals involved in hacking into computers during an examination at the Karan Institute of Technology on February 1, 2024. The hackers had colluded with candidates to remotely access and solve the exam papers, charging hefty fees for their services.
Haryana Police Arrest Woman Drug Supplier, Seize 18.43 gm Heroin
A significant drug bust took place in Kharkhoda when the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) apprehended a woman drug supplier, identified as Mamta from Thana Khurd village. The police recovered 18.43 grams of heroin from her possession during a successful operation near Matindu Chowk.
Haryana Driver Arrested with 204 kg Ganja in Rajasthan Drug Bust
In a major drug bust, the Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), along with the Chirawa and Surajgarh Police, intercepted a truck carrying 204 kilograms of ganja in the Surajgarh area of Jhunjhunu district. The seizure, valued at approximately Rs2.50 crore, led to the arrest of the truck’s driver, Subhash Chandra Jat (40), a resident of Norgah ka Bas Jatan, Charkhi Dadri district in Haryana.
Fake Call Centre Busted in Gurugram; 3 Arrested for Fraud
The Gurugram cyber police successfully raided a fake call centre operating out of a house in Durga Colony, Sector 39, and arrested three individuals, including the centre’s owner. The accused were found to be duping a US national under the guise of providing technical support services. During the raid, the police recovered two laptops and a mobile phone from the suspects’ possession.
Rajasthan Police Bust Q-NET MLM Scam; 17 Arrested in Major Raid
In a significant crackdown on an international MLM fraud, Rajasthan Police raided the operations of the banned Hong Kong-based Q-NET Vihan company, notorious for running a pyramid scheme. The police arrested 17 representatives who were involved in deceiving individuals by promising them quick wealth through fraudulent investment opportunities. The scam targeted individuals with false assurances of becoming millionaires, encouraging them to purchase overpriced products and send Indian currency abroad under the pretense of money circulation.
UT Police Arrest ‘Drug Queen’ Bala in Major Heroin Bust
In a significant drug bust, UT Police on Sunday arrested Bala, a 64-year-old woman notorious as the “Drug Queen”, from her residence in Sector 38. The arrest followed the interrogation of Ashwani Kumar (32), who had been apprehended a day earlier. Police recovered 3.44 grams of heroin from Bala’s house during the search.
Four Arrested in Murder of Activist Jagaber Ali Over Quarrying Protest
Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the murder of Jagaber Ali, an activist who had been actively campaigning against illegal stone quarrying in the Thirumayam area. The arrests were made following extensive inquiries conducted by the police on Sunday night.
two Arrested in Fake Canadian Visa Racket, Rs26.70 Lakh Seized
Jalandhar police have busted a fake Canadian visa racket and arrested two accused in connection with the scam. The police also recovered Rs26.70 lakh in cash and five passports from the suspects.
Chabal Police Arrest Two in Drug Bust, Seize Heroin and Cash
chabal Police have successfully arrested two individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation. The police seized four grams of heroin and Rs1.02 lakh in drug money from the suspects. The authorities also confiscated their car used in the illegal activity.
Arunachal Pradesh Police Arrest Two Chartered Accountants in Rs100 Crore GST Fraud
In a major crackdown on GST fraud, Arunachal Pradesh Police, in collaboration with Darbhanga Police, have arrested two chartered accountants in connection with a Rs100 crore GST scam. The accused, Vipin Kumar Jha and Ashutosh Kumar Jha, were apprehended in the Vansara village of the Rayam police station area.
Noida Police Arrest Himanshu Verma, Mayur Kumar in Gang Bust
The Noida Police on Monday successfully arrested three members of the notorious Pardi/Shikari gang, including two wanted criminals, Himanshu Verma (25) and Mayur Kumar (33), both carrying a bounty of Rs25,000 each. The trio had been evading arrest for six years.
K. Ranganathan Arrested for Murder of 72-Year-Old Woman in Valparai
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Coimbatore district for allegedly murdering a 72-year-old woman. The suspect, identified as K. Ranganathan, was taken into custody by the police for his involvement in the crime.
Vishnu Kesavan & M. Ajithkumar Arrested in Coimbatore Drug Bust
In two separate drug-related cases on Thursday, Coimbatore District (Rural) and City Police arrested a total of nine individuals. The arrests were made in Karumathampatty and Kavundampalayam areas for possession of illegal substances, including methamphetamine and ganja.
Gurusampath Kumar & S. Lakshminarayanan Arrested for Rs. 40 Lakh Scam
In a significant fraud case, the Chennai police recently arrested Gurusampath Kumar and S. Lakshminarayanan for scamming a Trichy-based jeweler, M. Praveen, of Rs. 40 lakh. The two accused posed as an Income Tax officer and an auditor, using fake government credentials and VIP car passes to deceive their victim.
Saqib Lateef Sofi, Aabid Ahmad Lone, and Shakoor Ahmad Zargar Arrested in Sopore Burglary
In a major breakthrough, Sopore police have solved two burglary cases and arrested three accused individuals after recovering stolen jewelry worth Rs. 6.1 lakh. The arrests and recovery were announced on Saturday.
Goa Police Arrest Four for Duping 500 Tourists in Online Booking Scam
In a major breakthrough, Goa police have arrested four individuals involved in an online accommodation booking scam that duped over 500 tourists for crores of rupees. The accused have been identified as 37-year-old Saurav from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and Sayyad Ali Mukhtar, Mohammad Firoz, and Mohammad Azharuddin Saif from Hyderabad.
.Four Arrested, Including Juvenile, for Robbery in Nagpur
Nagpur Police have successfully arrested four suspects, including a juvenile, in connection with a robbery that took place on 11 January 2025. The incident occurred near Indira Colony, Jaripatka, where a 55-year-old shopkeeper was attacked and robbed of Rs. 1.5 lakh in cash and important documents.
Basith Arrested for Drug Peddling, 30 kg Ganja Seized in Bekal
In a significant drug bust, Bekal Police have arrested Basith (35) of Bovikkana on charges of drug peddling. The arrest followed the interception of a car carrying 30 kg of ganja in Kuniya on the NH (National Highway) on the night of Wednesday.
Four Arrested for Smuggling 100 Grams of MDMA in Kasaragod
In a major drug bust in Kasaragod, four persons, including two women, were arrested on Monday for smuggling 100 grams of MDMA, valued at around Rs6 lakh. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohammed Sahad (26) from Adoor, P.M. Shanavas (42) from Vidyanagar, his wife Sharifa (40), and P.M. Shuaiba (38) from Melparamba.
Arjun Bagang Arrested in Naharlagun for Theft, Stolen Items Recovered
In a swift operation, Naharlagun Police arrested Arjun Bagang (25) from Seijosa village, Pakke Kesang District, in connection with a theft case. The arrest was made on October 1, 2024, following a case registered under Naharlagun Police Station Case No. 116/24 U/S 303(2) BNS.
Naharlagun Police Arrest 5 Drug Peddlers, Recover 11 Grams of Heroin
The Naharlagun Police have arrested five drug peddlers, including a woman, and recovered 11 grams of suspected heroin from their possession in an operation conducted on Sunday. The team acted on a tip-off about a youth involved in the sale of contraband drugs in Naharlagun’s A-Sector area.
Naharlagun Police Arrest Five Drug Peddlers, Seize Heroin in Operation Dawn
The Naharlagun Police have successfully apprehended five interstate drug peddlers and seized a large quantity of heroin following a four-day operation named Operation Dawn, as confirmed by Mihin Gambo, Superintendent of Police, ICR Naharlagun.
Naharlagun Police Seize 18 Grams of Heroin in Operation Dawn 2.0
Continuing their relentless fight against the growing issue of drug trafficking, Naharlagun Police have successfully apprehended Ngurang Sensu (20), a drug peddler, and recovered 18 grams of suspected heroin from his possession. This arrest is part of an ongoing anti-narcotics effort under the Operation Dawn 2.0 initiative, as confirmed by Mihin Gambo, Superintendent of Police, Naharlagun.
Banderdewa Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Seize Heroin in Operation Dawn
In a significant success under the Operation Dawn initiative, the Banderdewa Police apprehended two drug peddlers and seized 6.68 grams of suspected heroin during a special operation on October 7, 2024. This is part of the police’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
ICR Naharlagun Police Arrest Two Interstate Drug Peddlers Under Operation Dawn
In a significant operation under Operation Dawn, the ICR Naharlagun Police successfully apprehended two interstate drug peddlers and seized heroin from their possession, as confirmed by Mihin Gambo, Superintendent of Police, ICR Naharlagun.
Three Arrested for Stealing Firearm from 3rd IRBn in Seijosa
In a swift operation, the Pakke Kessang district police have arrested three individuals, including two jawans of the 3rd India Reserve Battalion (IRBn), for allegedly stealing a small firearm and ammunition from their battalion headquarters at Seijosa.