Girish Pandey Arrested in Cross-Border Cyber Fraud Case
An IIT-certified ethical hacker, Girish Pandey, and his associate Anvesh Makkhan, a physics graduate, have been arrested in connection with a multi-layered cybercrime racket. The group allegedly deceived investors by posing as stock market advisors through fake Telegram and WhatsApp groups, promising high returns on IPO investments.
Masiulla Khan Held in Rs1.8 Cr Overseas Job Scam
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) unit of Mangaluru City police has arrested Masiulla Atiulla Khan, 36, from Mumbai, as the prime accused in a massive overseas job recruitment scam. The case was originally registered at the Mangaluru East police station after several complaints were received.
SBI Employee Gugloth Naik Held for Rs2.2 Crore Gold Loan Scam
In a major bank fraud case, Gugloth Jairam Naik, a service manager at SBI’s Ramnagar branch, has been arrested for misappropriating Rs2.2 crore by approving gold loans against imitation gold ornaments. Another bank employee, Ruthupavan Cheerla, who served as cash-in-charge, is also under investigation.
IPS Officer Rashmi Karandikars Husband Held in Multi-Crore Scam
Purushottam Chavan, husband of senior IPS officer Rashmi Karandikar, has been arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police in connection with a multi-crore real estate fraud. He was already in judicial custody for his alleged role in a Rs263 crore Income Tax refund scam, and has now been taken into custody again following new disclosures made by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
IAS Officer Vinay Kumar Choubey Arrested in Excise Scam Case
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jharkhand on Tuesday arrested senior IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam in the state. Following several hours of interrogation, Choubey was remanded to judicial custody till June 3 and sent to Birsa Munda Central Jail in Hotwar.
Pyari Devi Arrested for Ornaments Scam in Utensil Exchange Racket
A Jharkhand-based gang posing as utensil exchangers and duping rural women of their jewellery and money has been busted by the Mohanlalganj police in Lucknow. The gang was arrested on May 20, and includes the alleged mastermind, Pyari Devi (40), along with four male accomplices.
Rahul Bhusare Held for Extortion Attempt on NCP Leader’s Aide
In a swift operation, Nashik Police Crime Branch arrested Rahul Bhusare, a 28-year-old man from Gujarat, for allegedly impersonating an Income Tax officer and attempting to extort Rs1 crore from Santosh Gaikwad, the personal assistant of senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal.
6 Held in Mohali: Lakhwinder Singh, Billa in Drug Bust
In a coordinated crackdown on drug trafficking, Mohali police have arrested six individuals in three separate operations over the past two days, recovering 105 grams of heroin and Rs5 lakh in suspected drug money.
Three Members of Inter-State Burglary Gang Arrested Near Bypass
In a significant breakthrough, police arrested three members of an inter-state burglary gang involved in breaking into vacant houses in residential colonies. The arrests were made near Indore Bypass on Tuesday, after the gang was found using a rented luxury vehicle to conduct their criminal activities.
Manoj Kumar and Ashok Kumar Arrested for Rs 8 Lakh Dwarka Burglary
A 34-year-old man, along with his accomplice, was arrested for a burglary worth Rs 8 lakh in Dwarka. The crime was reportedly committed to buy anniversary gifts for their wives, police stated on Wednesday.
Inter-state Thieves Hibisul and Muhammad Rafiqul Arrested in Nettoor Burglary
Panangad police successfully apprehended two inter-state thieves, Hibisul (22) from Delhi and Muhammad Rafiqul (25) from Bengaluru, in connection with a burglary incident in Nettoor.
Chandan Kumar Held in Rs1 Crore Kavi Nagar Robbery
In a major breakthrough, police arrested three individuals, including domestic help Chandan Kumar (20), for orchestrating a robbery worth over Rs1 crore at a businessman’s residence in Kavi Nagar on January 7. The arrests were made at Lal Kuan bus stand on Friday as the trio attempted to flee to Bihar.
Shivam Shrivastava Arrested for Rs8 Lakh Matrimony Scam
The LT Marg police have arrested Shivam Shrivastava, a Lucknow-based man in his 30s, for allegedly defrauding more than 100 women across India by posing as a potential groom on matrimonial websites. The arrest came after a 34-year-old schoolteacher reported losing Rs8 lakh to the accused, who went by the fake name Vineet Malhotra.
Javed Iqbal, Ahmed Held for Trafficking Job Seekers to Myanmar
In a crackdown on a growing cybercrime and trafficking racket, Lucknow police have arrested two key suspects for allegedly luring Indian job seekers abroad and coercing them into cyber fraud activities in Myanmar.
Nazrul Hossain Linked to Rs2.7 Cr Entally Robbery
Kolkata police made a breakthrough in the Entally robbery case with the recovery of an additional Rs32.5 lakh on Tuesday. This brings the total amount recovered to Rs1.5 crore out of the Rs2.7 crore stolen on May 5.
Pankaj Abhinav Saxena Among Railway & Temple Theft Accused
In two major theft cases from Uttar Pradesh, six individuals, including a bank employee, have been arrested for crimes involving public property and religious institutions.
Ashwin Vignesh Held for Rs8.5 Cr AI Stock Scam in Puducherry
In a major cybercrime breakthrough, Puducherry Cyber Crime Police arrested Ashwin Vignesh, a 32-year-old engineer from Neelankarai, Chennai, for allegedly orchestrating a massive Rs8.5 crore fraud involving a fake AI-based stock trading software. Over 1,000 victims across India are believed to have fallen prey to the scam.
Sangeeta Sahu Odishas Ganja Supplier Arrested by Telangana STF
Sangeeta Sahu, also known as Geeta Sahu, a prominent ganja supplier from Odisha, was arrested by the State Task Force (STF) of the Telangana Excise Department. The STF team traveled to Odisha to apprehend her with the assistance of local police and subsequently brought her to Telangana for questioning.
Man Arrested in Odisha for Brutal Murder and Dismemberment of Woman
In a chilling case of brutality, Jharsuguda police in Odisha have arrested Kunu Kisan for the murder and dismemberment of a young woman. The woman’s body was scattered across multiple locations in an attempt to evade police investigation and prevent her from testifying against him in a rape case.
Three Arrested for Brutal Murder of Balaram in Odishas Ganjam
In a tragic and brutal incident, three individuals, including a juvenile, have been arrested in connection with the murder of Balaram in Chikiti, located in Odisha’s Ganjam district. The accused have been identified as Sankar Paik (21), Santosh Jena alias Bagha (28), and a 17-year-old juvenile, all residents of villages under the K. Nuagaon police station jurisdiction.
Two Arrested in Attempted Murder Case in Hiriyadka Udupi
Hiriyadka Police arrested two individuals, Sandesh (31) and Sushanth (32), both residents of Hiriyadka, in connection with an attempted murder case that occurred on Thursday night in Udupi. According to Udupi SP Arun K, the accused have claimed that the attempted murder was carried out as retaliation for the Bajpe murder incident.
Doctor Death Devender Sharma Arrested in Rajasthan Ashram
In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Police have arrested Devender Sharma, a 67-year-old Ayurvedic doctor-turned-serial killer known as Doctor Death, from an ashram in Dausa, Rajasthan. Sharma had been on the run since August 2023, after jumping parole while serving multiple life sentences in Tihar Jail.
Nitesh and Vijay Tekam Held for Killing Contractor Over Wages
In a shocking incident in Wadoda village near Kamptee, the Mauda police arrested two men for the brutal murder of a 38-year-old construction contractor over an alleged wage dispute. The victim, Devchand Mahadev Meshram, a centring contractor from Warora, was attacked and killed on the evening of May 18 at Bazar Chowk.
Pranay Dey Arrested in Tangra Triple Murder Case
In a major update on the Tangra family triple murder case, 44-year-old Pranay Dey was arrested by Kolkata Police from NRS Hospital on Saturday. The elder of the two Dey brothers, Pranay had been receiving long-term medical treatment following a car crash on EM Bypass that occurred just hours after the killings.
Achiyappan 3 Others Held in Sivagiri Double Murder Case
In a significant breakthrough, Sivagiri police on Monday arrested a fourth person in connection with the brutal double murder of an elderly couple in the Megarian Thottam area. The victims, Ramasamy and Bakkiyammal, were found dead at their farmhouse on May 2. Investigations revealed they were killed on April 28 for their gold ornaments weighing 10 sovereigns.
Selva 5 Others Held in Erode House Theft Case
A six-member gang, including a 15-year-old boy, was arrested by the police for allegedly breaking into a house near the Salem-Cochin National Highway in Kanjikovil, Perundurai, and stealing valuables worth thousands.
Mahesh Sindhi Arrested 30 Years After Alleged Motorcycle Theft
A 53-year-old man from Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, Mahesh Sindhi, was arrested just days before his daughter’s wedding for a crime allegedly committed more than 30 years ago. The charge? Stealing a motorcycle in Ahmedabad in 1992.
Suresh Sadhu Arrested 29 Years After Robbery in Surat
In a significant breakthrough, the police arrested a man from an Odisha village on Saturday, nearly 29 years after his involvement in an armed robbery at a textile factory in Surat’s Sachin area. The accused, Suresh Sadhu, also known as Sadhva Paridha, hails from Dashrathipur in Banpur taluka, Khordha, Odisha.
Mahendra Harmore Held for Rs93 Lakh Theft in Paldi Home
In a major breakthrough, the Ahmedabad City Crime Branch arrested 21-year-old Mahendra Padmalal Modaji Harmore, also known as Meena, for allegedly stealing valuables worth Rs93.08 lakh from a residence in the Paldi area.
Manisha Yadav Held in Mumbai Child Trafficking Case
Matunga police in Mumbai have arrested eight people, including a mother who sold her own 17-month-old daughter, in a disturbing case of child trafficking. The incident came to light following a complaint filed by the woman’s mother-in-law.
MBVV Police Bust Sex Racket 6 Rescued in Kashimira
In a major crackdown, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police dismantled a high-profile prostitution racket in Kashimira. The operation led to the arrest of two alleged traffickers and the rescue of six women aged between 25 and 30.
Sanjay Kumar Pandey Arrested for Smuggling Drugs & Cigarettes
In a major crackdown on international smuggling, Sanjay Kumar Pandey has been arrested for trafficking 83,090 tablets of banned pharmaceutical drugs and 26,000 packets of prohibited foreign cigarettes. Authorities uncovered his role in running a covert cargo and courier operation that shipped contraband to Dubai, Australia, and the United States.
Tanzanian Nationals Arrested in Synthetic Drug Trafficking Case
A special squad from the Kunnamangalam police station made a significant breakthrough on March 14 by arresting two Tanzanian nationals, Kilekamajenga David Nteme (22) and Myonga Atka Haruna (21), who were allegedly involved in a series of inter-State synthetic drug trafficking cases.
Two Men Arrested for Killing Wild Bison Near Ooty Tamil Nadu
In a significant breakthrough, Forest Department officials have arrested two men from Kerala for their involvement in the killing of a wild bison near Ooty in Nilgiris district. The suspects, Aneesh Mon and Nishar, both from Nilambur, Kerala, were apprehended in Naduvattam after the authorities tracked a Kerala-registered car suspected to be involved in the poaching.
U Solomon Arrested in Thudiyalur Burglary Case
Thudiyalur police arrested 27-year-old U Solomon on Thursday, wanted for over 15 burglary cases. The police seized Rs1.20 lakh in cash and five sovereigns of gold from him.
Three Arrested for Stealing Rs1.5 Lakh Jewellery from Dombivli Senior Citizen
Dombivli police have arrested three individuals accused of stealing jewellery worth over Rs1.5 lakh from a 75-year-old man, Madhav Joshi, on Wednesday. The suspects have been identified as Rahul Bhati, Ashish Madari, and Lakhan Nikam.
