Raju Meshram Held in Education Scam Probe
In a major development in the ongoing education scam investigation, Raju Meshram, 59, former director of a school management body, was arrested early Sunday by Sadar police. Meshram, who had recently returned to Nagpur in a bid to secure anticipatory bail, was apprehended from an undisclosed location in the city.
Shubham Kumar Mahato Held in Rs2 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case
In a major breakthrough, a joint operation by the Cyber Crime Cell and Ghazipur (Indiranagar) police led to the arrest of four members of an inter-state cyber fraud gang in Jharkhand’s Tinpahad area. The accused—Shubham Kumar Mahato (26), Sonu Mahato (26), Rajkumar Rai (21), and Jonu Kumar (23)—are residents of Jharkhand and Bihar. Along with them, three juveniles, including two 14-year-olds and one aged 13, were also detained.
J Robert Kim Loses Rs88L in Scam by Friend Rajasekar
In a shocking case of betrayal and online fraud, 37-year-old bank manager J Robert Kim lost Rs88 lakh in an alleged investment scam masterminded by his close friend V Rajasekar, 28. The incident unfolded in Muthialpet, where police have arrested Rajasekar and are on the lookout for two women suspected to be involved, including a woman named Pavithra.
Neeraj Passi, Joginder Pal Arrested in Passport Fraud Scheme
In a significant breakthrough, Delhi Police arrested Neeraj Passi, 41, and his brother Joginder Pal alias Sunny, 37, for their involvement in a passport fraud and illegal immigration racket. The arrests were made after a case of cheating and forgery was registered at IGI Airport, stemming from an incident in which a Punjab man was deported from Hong Kong.
Five Arrested in Rs100 Crore Waqf Property Scam in Ahmedabad
In a significant development, Ahmedabad Police have arrested five individuals linked to a Rs100 crore Waqf property scam that involved the fraudulent collection of rent and illegal construction on religious trust land in the Jamalpur area of the city.
Seven Arrested in Rs20.5L Digital Arrest Scam in Surat, Gujarat
In a major breakthrough, Gujarat Cybercrime Police have arrested a gang of seven individuals involved in a sophisticated digital arrest scam that defrauded a teacher from Bhestan, Surat of Rs20.5 lakh. The arrests were made by Jamnagar police, acting on critical information provided by the Cyber Cell.
Six Arrested in Rs2.5 Crore Digital Arrest Scam in Madhya Pradesh
In one of Madhya Pradesh’s largest cyber fraud cases, six individuals were arrested from Nagda, in the Ujjain district, in connection with a Rs2.5 crore digital arrest scam. The arrests were made by the Gwalior Crime Branch following crucial leads, which revealed the disturbing misuse of digital tools to extort funds from Swami Sudiptanand, the Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission in Gwalior.
Hisar Police Arrest Travel Agent for Rs 26 Lakh Germany Visa Scam
Hisar police arrested Pawan Kumar, a travel agent from Bhodia Bishnoian village, on Friday for allegedly duping two youths of Rs 26 lakh by promising them Germany visas. The police managed to recover Rs70,000 from him, but his accomplice Ram remains absconding, with efforts underway to arrest him.
Three Key Accused Arrested in Seelampur Murder Case Involving Kunal
In a significant breakthrough in the Seelampur murder case, Delhi Police have apprehended three key accused, including Zikra, Sahil, and Dilshad, bringing the total number of arrests to seven so far. The case revolves around the brutal murder of a 17-year-old boy, Kunal, in the J Block area of Seelampur.
Umesh Nag Arrested in Mangaldei Nag’s Murder Case in Malkangiri
On Sunday, Malkangiri police arrested 20-year-old Umesh Nag, the boyfriend of 25-year-old Mangaldei Nag, following her alleged murder, which police believe was committed to conceal her pregnancy.
Britesh Hajong Arrested for Beheading Wife in Assam’s Chirang
A 60-year-old man, Britesh Hajong, was arrested in Chirang district, Assam, after allegedly beheading his wife, Baijayanti Hajong, during an argument. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at their home in the North Ballamguri area of Bijni.
Three Drug Peddlers Arrested in Nirjuli and Papu Hills Under ‘Operation Dawn 2.0
As part of their continued efforts under the ‘Operation Dawn 2.0’ initiative, police in Nirjuli and Papu Hills, Arunachal Pradesh, arrested three drug peddlers and seized a total of 51.45 grams of heroin in two separate operations conducted on Saturday.
Dinesh Bansal Arrested in Rs 30 Crore Insurance Fraud Case in Delhi
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police has arrested Dinesh Bansal, the prime accused in a major Rs 30 crore insurance fraud involving fraudulent car accident claims. The arrest, made on Sunday, comes after a comprehensive investigation into the scam that involved several individuals, including former employees of Tata AIG General Insurance Company and licensed surveyors.
Retired DGP OM Prakash Allegedly Murdered by Wife in Bengaluru
In a shocking development, retired Karnataka DGP and IGP OM Prakash was allegedly murdered by his wife, Pallavi, at their residence in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, on the afternoon of Sunday, April 20.
Surat Cyber Crime Cell Arrests 12 in Major Digital Fraud Crackdown
In a significant operation, the Surat Cyber Crime Cell in Gujarat has apprehended 12 individuals allegedly involved in multiple cases of digital fraud. The coordinated crackdown spanned across Jamnagar, Banaskantha, and Delhi, effectively dismantling an interstate cybercrime network.
Three Arrested for Drug Racket in Mohali, 76.6g Heroin Seized
In a major breakthrough, Mohali police have arrested three individuals, including a woman, involved in running a drug racket in the Mataur area. The police seized 76.6g of heroin and Rs17,700 in drug money from the accused.
Mumbai Police Bust Criminal Network Facilitating Illegal Migration
A criminal network facilitating the illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals into India and forging documents has been busted with the arrest of three individuals from Mumbai. The operation followed a week-long manhunt by the Meghalaya and Maharashtra police.
Hyderabad Police Arrest Rashmit Rajendra Patil in Rs 2.43 Cr Investment Fraud
The Hyderabad Police have arrested Rashmit Rajendra Patil, a private employee and account supplier, in connection with a large-scale investment fraud that defrauded a 56-year-old victim of Rs 2.43 crore.
STF Arrests 3 in Rs12 Lakh Scam Involving Fake Exam Question Papers
The Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday arrested three individuals involved in a scam that duped candidates of the Uttar Pradesh assistant professor recruitment exam by offering fake question papers. The trio scammed two candidates out of Rs12 lakh, according to the police.
Moga Police Arrest Vicky Arora with Rs4.2 Crore Worth of Drugs in Seizure
The Moga Police have arrested a narcotic smuggler, Vicky Arora alias Vijay Arora, a resident of Bhim Nagar, in a major drug bust. The arrest occurred after police intercepted his car and discovered 24,000 tramadol tablets.
BJP Functionary Navinkumar Arrested in Tiruppur Abuse Case
A local BJP functionary, Navinkumar (36) of Sellandiamman Kovil Street, under Avinashi police station limits in Tiruppur district, has been arrested following serious allegations made by a woman named Anandhi.
Yunus Maniar Held in Rs77 Lakh Agro Trading Fraud in Mumbai
In a significant development, the Matunga Police have arrested a man involved in a high-profile agro-trading scam that defrauded multiple investors of over Rs77 lakh. The accused, Yunus Maniar, along with two accomplices, is accused of floating five bogus agricultural companies, including Agro Link Trading Corporation, and luring victims with the promise of monthly returns up to 19%.
Gang of Six, Including 15-Year-Old, Arrested for Burglary in Erode
A gang of six individuals, including a 15-year-old boy, was arrested by the police for committing a burglary at a house in Kanjikovil, near Perundurai in Erode, a week ago. The gang was traced by the police after one of the members used a stolen mobile phone with a new SIM card, leading authorities to their arrest.
61-Year-Old Online Trader Abducted After Rs1,000 Crore Donation Deal Turns Sour
A 61-year-old online trader from Anna Nagar, F Edwin, was abducted and assaulted on Friday following a failed Rs1,000 crore overseas donation deal he helped facilitate. The incident, which initially seemed like a random act of violence, led to the discovery of a suspected scam and the subsequent arrest of N Ameenuddin, one of the key accused.
Busted: Elgin Road Dating-App Fraud Gang Arrested by City Cyber Cell
In a significant breakthrough, the city police’s cyber cell uncovered a fraud scheme operating through a restaurant on Elgin Road. Two individuals were arrested on Thursday, including Mariyam Khatoon, one of the primary suspects, and Ranapati Paswas, the restaurant manager, for their involvement in a dating-app scam.
NCB Arrests Kaushik for Smuggling 80 Lakh Habit-Forming Drugs in Delhi
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Amritsar Zone, has successfully seized over 80 lakh habit-forming drugs near Bawana in Delhi and arrested Kaushik, a Delhi resident and owner of a firm allegedly involved in the trafficking operation.
African Nationals Arrested for Supplying Drugs to Students in Delhi
In a major breakthrough, the police arrested Humphrey Muwong, a 33-year-old mechanical engineer from Uganda, and his associate Chukwu Ebuka Umeh, a 36-year-old Nigerian national, for allegedly supplying drugs to students in Delhi. Police seized narcotics valued at Rs 1 crore from their possession, marking a significant bust in the city’s ongoing efforts to tackle drug trafficking.
Coimbatore Thief Arrested with Stolen Gold and Cash After Hyderabad Robbery
A 38-year-old thief, Pugalvasan, was arrested by Chithode police early on Saturday after he was caught in possession of half a kilogram of gold and $18,000 in cash. The arrest took place during a vehicle check on the Coimbatore-Salem National Highway near Chithode. The suspect, a resident of Singanallur, Coimbatore, was on his way back to his hometown from Hyderabad after committing a robbery.
Three Arrested for Poaching Elephant in Dharmapuri Tusks Seized
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department made a significant breakthrough on Wednesday, arresting three individuals involved in the poaching of an elephant in the Emanur forest area, near the Pennagaram forest range in Dharmapuri district. The elephant’s carcass was discovered on March 1, sparking an investigation into the illegal act.
Man Arrested for Stealing Batteries from Goods Vehicles in Kozhikode
The Kozhikode City police arrested P.P. Hashir, a 23-year-old man, on Friday for stealing batteries from parked goods vehicles across Kozhikode city.
Thane Police Arrest Vignesh Poken K, 4 Others in Rs30L Robbery
In a major breakthrough, Thane Police arrested five individuals from Kerala in connection with a Rs30 lakh robbery that took place on February 21. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), Amarsingh Jadhav, shared details of the arrest in a press briefing.
Anantapur Police Arrest Vinayakan Muthi in Kia Engine Theft Case
In a significant breakthrough, the Anantapur Police arrested nine individuals involved in the theft of 940 Kia car engines from a manufacturing unit in Erramanchi, Penugonda Mandal. The police launched a major crackdown that led to the arrests, and the suspects were presented before the Penugonda court and remanded to 14-day judicial custody.
Surat Police Arrest Jamil Khan, Taufiq Patel in Mephedrone Syringe Racket
In a major crackdown, the Surat Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) arrested three individuals involved in a racket supplying pre-filled syringes containing mephedrone (MD). The arrests took place on Saturday at a residence in Bhathena, while three other suspects, including a woman, remain at large and have been declared wanted.
Delhi Police Arrest Faheem Farooq in Major Heroin Trafficking Bust
In a significant operation, the Delhi Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force dismantled a major drug trafficking cartel operating across Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Mewat, and the Delhi NCR region. The operation led to the seizure of 1,667 grams of high-quality heroin, suspected to be of Afghan origin.
Nirjuli Police Arrest Almaz Ali, Ajaharul Islam, Roshidul Hoque in Drug Bust
In a major breakthrough under the ongoing anti-drug operation ‘Operation Dawn 2.0’, the Nirjuli and Papu Hills Police arrested three suspected drug peddlers and seized a total of 51.45 grams of suspected heroin during two separate operations on Saturday.
Delhi Police Arrest Birender Pratap Singh, Jayaram Das in Ganja Trafficking
In a major drug bust, the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested two drug traffickers involved in the interstate trafficking of cannabis (ganja). The accused, Birender Pratap Singh (46) and Jayaram Das (54), residents of Samaypur Badli in northwest Delhi, were arrested for sourcing large quantities of ganja from Odisha and Bihar for distribution in Delhi.
Indore Police Arrest Arun Sakhla in Bike Theft Case, Recover Rs 3 Lakh Stolen Property
In a significant breakthrough, Indore Police arrested Arun Sakhla (34), a resident of Gosala Telikheda, Mhow, for his involvement in a series of motorcycle thefts. The police recovered five stolen motorcycles and the engine of another, with a total estimated value of Rs 3 lakh.
Krushna Nayak, Pooja & Jumuri Das Held in Puri Jewellery Theft
The Puri Police on Tuesday arrested three women accused of stealing silver ornaments from a jewellery shop in Krushna Prasad, Puri district, last month. The arrested individuals have been identified as:
Five Arrested in Kanpur Fuel Theft; Rs 35 Lakh MTO Seized
In a major breakthrough, a joint operation by the Surveillance Cell and Panki Police in Kanpur led to the arrest of five gang members involved in stealing fuel from petrol and diesel tankers. Authorities seized a massive haul of 39,000 litres of MTO (Mineral Turpentine Oil) and 3,150 litres of diesel/petrol/solvent, collectively valued at approximately Rs 35 lakh.
Fake Doctor Busted: Ghaziabad Woman Dupes AIIMS
A 43-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday at her Ghaziabad residence for impersonating a doctor and stealing valuables from the AIIMS doctors’ hostel in Delhi.
