Abhishek Chandel, Jinali Shah Held in Rs2 Cr Cyber Fraud Case
The Cyber Crime unit of the Crime Branch has arrested two individuals, including a woman, in separate online investment fraud cases involving losses exceeding Rs2 crore.
CS George, Najeeb Suspended in Kerala Driving Licence Scam
In a major crackdown on a driving licence scam, the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has suspended two officials from the Tirurangadi sub-Regional Transport Office (RTO).
Amit Thakur-Led Gang Busted in Malad Housing Scam
The Malad police have uncovered a well-organised housing scam in which fraudsters posted fake property listings on popular online real estate platforms, cheating multiple buyers of lakhs of rupees. Six accused have been arrested, while the prime suspect remains absconding.
Amal NG Arrested for Stealing Women’s Lingerie in Hebbagodi
A 23-year-old unemployed youth from Kerala was arrested by Hebbagodi police on charges of stealing women’s inner garments and taking selfies while wearing them.
Delhi Police Bust Bhoore-Arun-Nishant Gang in Railway Colony Heists
Delhi Police have busted an inter-state burglary gang that targeted railway colonies across the city during a week-long spree, aided by a tampered licence plate and CCTV footage from over 90 cameras.
Cornest Ugah Arrested with Rs5.15 Cr MDMA in Marathahalli
The Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch arrested a 45-year-old Nigerian national, Cornest Oneyachi Ugah, on Tuesday after recovering 2.5 kg of MDMA and 300 ecstasy tablets valued at approximately Rs5.15 crore.
Tiruvannamalai Bank Manager Vijayalakshmi Held in Rs2.88 Cr Fraud
The Bank Fraud Investigation Wing of the Tiruvannamalai Central Crime Branch has arrested the manager of Central Cooperative Bank’s Tiruvannamalai branch and two accomplices for defrauding the bank of Rs2.88 crore by pledging fake jewellery.
Gurumurthy Arrested in Rs6 Lakh Overseas Job Scam
A man has been arrested in connection with a case in which four individuals were cheated of Rs6 lakh after being promised overseas jobs.
Palavakkam Woman Loses Rs 2.5 Cr in HEM-Securities Scam
A 70-year-old retired woman from Palavakkam was defrauded of Rs 2.5 crore in an online trading scam through the fake investment platform HEM-Securities. Attracted by advertisements promising high returns, she invested between November 2024 and January 2025. However, when she tried to withdraw her funds, the platform blocked her request and demanded additional deposits.
Two Arrested in Chennai Murder Case, Body Found in Well
The Chettipalayam police in Coimbatore district have arrested two more individuals in connection with the murder of a Tirunelveli native in Chennai, whose body was later disposed of in a well at Malumichampatti.
U.P Man Arrested for Rs 4.15 Cr WhatsApp Cyber Scam
The City Police have arrested two individuals in separate cyber fraud cases, including a man from Uttar Pradesh who duped a senior citizen of Rs 4.15 crore through a digital WhatsApp arrest scam.
10 Arrested in Villupuram for Selling Fake Goods
The Marakkanam police have arrested 10 individuals for allegedly cheating the public by selling fake household items across Villupuram. The accused reportedly moved street to street on two-wheelers, claiming to offer goods at discounted prices with scratch card coupons, but later duped buyers with counterfeit products.
Four Arrested for ATM Card Swap Scam in Mehdipatnam
The Mehdipatnam police have arrested a four-member gang for conning people at ATM centres by exchanging their ATM cards and withdrawing cash from the victims’ accounts.
Notorious Vehicle Lifter Nabbed in Adilabad, 12 Bikes Recovered
A notorious vehicle lifter, who had been stealing two-wheelers across Adilabad and Nirmal districts, was apprehended by police on Saturday. Authorities recovered 12 motorcycles worth Rs4 lakh from him.
Two Arrested for Murder Over Rs 8.8 L Loan in Adilabad
Adilabad Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the murder of a social security pension beneficiary over a financial dispute. Mohammad Farooq and Bassi Ramesh, both from Indervelli, were apprehended for their involvement in the killing of Imrana Zabeer, who had initially been reported missing but was later found dead under suspicious circumstances at the Mavala Mandal Centre on November 26.
Woman Murdered Over Property Dispute in Kondapak
A property dispute turned deadly in Timmareddypally village, Kondapak mandal, on Tuesday, resulting in the murder of 56-year-old widow Yeluri Ramulamma.
Tharun Kumar Raju Gang Busted in Temple Theft Spree
The South-East Task Force, in collaboration with IS Sadan police, apprehended a notorious interstate gang responsible for a spate of temple thefts, shop burglaries, and vehicle thefts across Hyderabad and Rachakonda Commissionerates.
Jaggavarapu Prasanna Arrested for Husband’s Murder
The Kukatpally police arrested 43-year-old Jaggavarapu Brahma Gnana Prasanna for allegedly murdering her husband and attempting to stage it as a suicide.
Kamal Kishore Varma Arrested for Steel Shop Theft
The Shadnagar police arrested Kamal Kishore Varma, manager of a steel shop in Elikatta, on Monday, December 8, for allegedly stealing Rs 7.5 lakh from the shop.
Aman Tamin Gadkari Arrested with Rs 14.24L Mephedrone
Thane police have seized mephedrone valued at Rs 14.24 lakh and arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the case, officials said on Wednesday.
Sanjay Ramji Yadav Arrested for Extorting Malad Traders
The Malad Police have arrested a man accused of extorting money from small traders by threatening to post negative complaints about their businesses on social media.
Mohammad Irfan Arrested for Ghatkopar Woman’s Murder
The Pantnagar Police have arrested a man for the brutal murder of a 41-year-old woman whose body was found with her throat slit near her residence in Kamraj Nagar, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai.
Five Arrested in Cuttack Rs 88 Lakh Sextortion Case
The Cyber Crime and Economic Offence Police of Cuttack Urban Police District (UPD) arrested five persons on Tuesday for allegedly duping a 72-year-old retired government employee of Rs 88 lakh through a sextortion racket.
Bhubaneswar Police Bust Katrisarai Cyber Fraud Gang
In a swift and coordinated operation, the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Commissionerate Police dismantled a well-organised interstate cyber fraud network known as the “Katrisarai Gang of Bihar,” arresting 15 of its members and seizing electronic devices, fake SIM cards, and a luxury vehicle.
Sagar Kumar Gouda Held in Odisha SI Scam Case
The Crime Branch of Odisha Police has arrested another associate of Sankar Prusty, the prime accused in the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector recruitment scam, marking another major step in the ongoing investigation.
Three Arrested in Rs 1.45 Crore Online Investment Scam
The cyber police have busted a gang involved in an online investment scam, arresting three persons and seizing electronic devices and financial instruments used in the fraud.
Three Arrested in Digital Arrest Scam by Odisha Police
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Commissionerate Police arrested three individuals involved in sophisticated digital fraud schemes, including a so-called “digital arrest” scam.
Karnataka Police Bust Inter-State Ganja Trafficking Gang
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Karnataka Railway Police apprehended two inter-state peddlers at Yelahanka railway station in Bengaluru on January 17, 2026.
Mohd Gulam Jilani Arrested in Hyderabad Drug Bust
In a major crackdown on narcotics, the Commissioner’s Task Force Central Zone, in coordination with Saifabad police, arrested three drug peddlers near the IMAX open ground in Hyderabad.
Pabitra Pradhan Arrested in Odisha Mule Account Racket
The Odisha Police have cracked a well-organised mule account racket, arresting four brokers involved in facilitating cybercrime by opening bank accounts in others’ names. The accused are Pabitra Pradhan (25), Anil Kumar Patra (24), Gagan Dalai (25), and Shankarshana Sahu (23), all residents of Ganjam district.
Goalpara Police Bust Sirajul Islam With 4,000 Yaba Tablets
In a major anti-narcotics operation late Tuesday, January 20, Goalpara Police intercepted a vehicle along National Highway-17, seizing a massive consignment of 4,000 Yaba tablets and apprehending the accused, Sirajul Islam, a resident of Krishnai.
Kukatpally Woman Prasanna Arrested for Husband’s Murder
Kukatpally police arrested a 44-year-old woman, Prasanna, on Monday in connection with the murder of her husband, Sudhir Reddy, whose death a month ago had raised suspicions.
Mandeep Singh Dhillon Arrested for NRI Wife Prabhjot Kaur’s Murder
Punjab Police have arrested Mandeep Singh Dhillon, the husband of NRI woman Prabhjot Kaur, in connection with her murder in Amritsar. Dhillon, who was absconding, was apprehended from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan and produced before a local court, which remanded him to police custody for three days.
Monu Arrested for Mohali Car Dealer Rajesh Chopra’s Murder
The Government Railway Police (GRP) have arrested Monu alias Lukka, a resident of Gohana, Sonepat, in connection with the murder of Rajesh Chopra, a car dealer from Mohali. Chopra’s body was discovered near Aman Hotel along the Kurukshetra railway tracks on January 15, creating a shock in the area. The body was identified through ID cards as that of the Chandigarh native, currently residing in Mohali.
Sameer Gaikwad, Pansare Murder Case Accused, Dies in Sangli
Sangli, Maharashtra: Right-wing activist Sameer Gaikwad, accused of being a “co-conspirator” in the 2015 murder of rationalist and author Govind Pansare, passed away early Tuesday in Sangli district. Gaikwad, 43, an alleged member of Sanatan Sanstha, had been granted bail in 2017 and was residing at his home in Sangli.
