Hyderabad Police Arrest Seven in Digital Fraud Cases
The Hyderabad police’s cybercrime wing arrested seven individuals on February 21 in two separate digital fraud cases.
In the first case, two men were detained for their involvement in defrauding an 82-year-old retired engineer of Rs 1.38 crore.
Police Arrest Four Youths for Stealing Rs11.75 Lakh from Truck
The Faridabad police have arrested four youths for stealing Rs11.75 lakh from a truck parked near Sarai Khawaja on NH-19 on February 3.
Punjab Police Bust Trans-Border Drug Cartel, Arrest Four Traffickers
The Punjab Police have successfully busted a trans-border drug cartel, leading to the arrest of four traffickers and the seizure of 5.06 kg of heroin in two separate cases. The arrested individuals have been identified as Gurjant Singh, alias Kalu (from Bachiwind village, Amritsar), Jagjit Singh (from Rania village, Amritsar), Sahil Kumar (from Ghariyala village, Tarn Taran), and Rinku (from Basti Dune Wali, Guru Har Sahai, Ferozepur).
Police Arrest Six Criminals in Theft and Burglary Cases in Garhwa
On Friday, Garhwa SP Deepak Kumar announced the arrest of six criminals involved in theft and burglary in the region. The arrested individuals were identified as Satish Kumar Vishwakarma, Lalbabu Ram, Mukesh Kumar Soni, Dilkash Roshan (all residents of Palamu district), and Sushil Soni and Krishna Soni (both from Garhwa district).
Hyderabad Man Arrested for Cryptocurrency Fraud Impersonating Morgan Stanley
A 22-year-old man, Pathi Manikanta, was arrested on February 20 in Hyderabad for a cryptocurrency fraud involving impersonation of Morgan Stanley, an investment banking company.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch Arrests Key Members of Rajasthan Gang in Burglary and Theft Cases
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch successfully cracked 11 cases of burglary and vehicle theft across Ahmedabad and other districts in Gujarat after the arrest of two key members of an inter-state criminal gang from Rajasthan.
Mumbai Police Arrests Ashish Sayal in Rs40 Lakh Theft from Composer Pritam’s Studio
Mumbai police have arrested Ashish Butiram Sayal, a 32-year-old office assistant, in connection with the Rs40 lakh theft from the **music studio of Bollywood composer Pritam Chakraborty. The suspect was taken into custody in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district after an extensive investigation by the Malad police station.
Gurugram Police Arrest Bank Manager and Associate in Rs4.97 Crore Cyber Fraud
The Gurugram police have arrested two individuals, including Aditya Chaturvedi, a business development manager at IndusInd Bank’s Delhi branch, in a cyber fraud case involving a Rs4.97 crore scam. The fraud was related to promising profitable returns on stock market investments, and the arrested individuals were allegedly involved in providing bank accounts to cyber criminals.
Gurugram Man Arrested for Murder of Delhi Realtor Virendra Rai
The Hapur police have cracked the murder case of a Delhi-based realtor, Virendra Rai, who was found dead in a vacant field along National Highway 9 on January 13. The police made a breakthrough on Thursday with the arrest of Vikas Tomar, a 45-year-old man from Gurugram, who was identified as the business partner of the deceased.
Meerut Police Arrest Three Cyber Criminals in Rs 3 Crore Fraud Case
The Meerut Police have arrested three cyber criminals from Punjab for their involvement in a major online fraud that defrauded a retired professor and his wife of more than Rs 3 crore. The fraud was carried out through a fake share market app called “Natwarlal,” and the criminals siphoned off funds from the victims’ accounts between September 26 and October 23, 2024, amounting to Rs 3.10 crore.
Indore Men Arrested for Stealing Funds, Spent on Kumbh Mela Trip
Two individuals from Indore have been apprehended after using stolen funds to finance a trip to the Maha Kumbh Mela. Ajay Shukla and Santosh Kori, both with extensive criminal histories, were arrested after police tracked them to their homes in Indore upon returning from Prayagraj. The duo had used stolen money to travel with their girlfriends and indulge in a lavish lifestyle.
Three More Arrested in Rs 1.6 Crore Fraud Involving Indore Businessman’s Family
The Indore Crime Branch arrested three more individuals on Tuesday in connection with a Rs 1.6 crore fraud case involving an Indore-based businessman’s daughter-in-law. With these recent arrests, the total number of people apprehended has risen to 16, including 13 individuals arrested earlier from various states.
Gujarat Police Arrest Two Members of Garasiya Gang in Temple Thefts
The Gujarat Police have made a significant breakthrough by arresting two members of the notorious Garasiya gang, responsible for a series of eight temple thefts at remote temples near highways. The arrests followed an investigation initiated by the Karjan police, where thieves had stolen gold strips, the eyes of idols, and cash from a donation box at a Jain Derasar near Dethan village in Vadodara’s Karjan area.
Bondamunda Police Arrest Three for Jewelry Heist Involving Dillip Kumar Panda
Bondamunda police have made further arrests in connection with a jewelry heist that took place at a railway quarter in October. Three more suspects have been taken into custody, including a receiver of stolen goods. The arrests come two weeks after four gang members were initially detained.
Married Couple, 6 Others Arrested in Drug Peddling in Kashmir
In a series of drug-related arrests across Kashmir, authorities apprehended a married couple involved in drug peddling in Srinagar, along with six other individuals from Kulgam, Ganderbal, and Pulwama.
Cybercrime Gang Arrested for Defrauding Pensioner of Rs28.68 Lakh in Hyderabad
The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have successfully busted a gang that defrauded a 60-year-old pensioner out of Rs28.68 lakh. The fraudsters, claiming to be law enforcement officers, had digitally arrested the victim and falsely accused her of being involved in a money laundering case.
Dheeraj Giri Arrested for Defrauding Rs 10 Lakh in Mattancherry
A 28-year-old man, Dheeraj Giri, was arrested by the police on Saturday after he defrauded a Mattancherry resident of Rs 10 lakh using a malicious app. The scam began on October 31 when the victim received an SMS containing a link that, when clicked, installed an APK file on the victim’s phone. The malicious app gained access to the victim’s mobile banking apps and OTPs, allowing the fraudster to transfer money from the victim’s bank account without their knowledge
Sribhumi City Police Arrest Six in Major Mobile Theft Bust
In a major breakthrough, the police of Sribhumi City have successfully dismantled a large-scale mobile phone theft operation, leading to the arrest of six individuals. The operation, linked to an organized ring of thieves, has been operating extensively within the region, with its roots tracing back to West Bengal.
ED Arrests Sayid Muhammad and Varghese TG in Chinese Loan App Scam
In a significant breakthrough, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) Kochi Zonal Office arrested two individuals, Sayid Muhammad and Varghese TG, in connection with a fake Chinese loan app scam. The duo is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving 500 mule bank accounts, through which a staggering Rs 719 crore was processed, representing Proceeds of Crime (POC) generated from victims of the loan app scam.
Itanagar Police Arrest Drug-Peddling Couple, Seize 13.2g Heroin
In a continued crackdown on drug trafficking, the Itanagar Police arrested a drug-peddling couple and seized 13.20 grams of heroin from their possession. The couple, Tadar Naham (24) from Langloth village, Kurung Kumey District, and Kenna Perme (24) from Mebo village, East Siang District, were apprehended after a well-coordinated raid on February 4, 2025. The operation was conducted by Inspector Khiksi Yangfo and other officials under the supervision of SDPO Itanagar, Shri Kengo Dirchi.
Kerala Man Junaid A K Arrested for Online Fraud of Rs 46 Lakhs
In a significant crackdown on cyber fraud, the Mangaluru cyber crime police have arrested a man named Junaid A K, hailing from Kerala, in connection with a high-value online scam. Junaid was involved in a fraudulent scheme where a victim lost a total of Rs 46 lakh after investing in a share market scheme promoted by a stranger on WhatsApp, who promised substantial returns.
Two Arrested in Purnea with 5.19 kg Smack Worth Rs 5 Crore
In a significant drug bust, the Mufassil police in Bihar’s Purnea district arrested two individuals and seized a large quantity of drugs during a vehicle inspection on Thursday. The operation took place around 2:15 a.m. on the NH-31 flyover at Balouri village when a grey Swift car approaching from the Maranga side slowed down upon noticing the police and attempted to flee.
Pune Police Dismantle Major Drug Operation, Seize Ganja Worth Rs12.7 Lakhs
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Pune City Police successfully dismantled a narcotics operation, seizing 61 kg and 60 grams of ganja along with various drug-related paraphernalia. The total value of the seized goods is estimated at Rs12,74,200. This operation, conducted under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar, involved multiple police units, including the Bund Garden Police Station.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Arrest Two in Rs 51.48 Lakh Stock Investment Fraud
In a significant cybercrime operation, Pimpri-Chinchwad cyber police have arrested two individuals involved in a major investment fraud that defrauded a victim of Rs 51.48 lakh. The suspects, Bintu Sanjay Singh and Roshan alias Charan Rajesh Talsania, were arrested in Nagpur.
Pune Police Arrest Four for Real Estate Agent’s Murder Over Loan Dispute
Pune Rural Police arrested four individuals on Thursday for the murder of a real estate agent who was killed for not returning a loan of Rs18.50 lakh. The incident took place on November 27 in broad daylight in the Haveli area of Pune district.
Two Arrested for Bike Theft in Chennai, Four Stolen Bikes Recovered
Chennai police have arrested two individuals in connection with separate bike thefts, recovering four stolen bikes in the process. The New Washermenpet police arrested 34-year-old M Vijayan of Tondiarpet on Thursday for stealing a bike from Nooruddin, 35, of Korukkupet, in February. Similarly, the Taramani police apprehended 19-year-old M Arunkumar from Pulianthope for the theft of S Madhan’s bike, which went missing in December. Both suspects were tracked using CCTV footage.
Two Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in Agartala for Illegal Infiltration
Amid heightened security along the India-Bangladesh border, authorities in Tripura have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals attempting to infiltrate the state. On Thursday, Amit Dhar (29) from Chittagong and Mili Akhtar (19) from Dhaka were detained by a joint team of GRP, RPF, and BSF at Agartala Railway Station. The pair were attempting to board a long-distance train to Kolkata.
Amritsar Police Arrest Four, Seize Over 5 Kg of Heroin in Drug Bust
In a major crackdown on drug smuggling, the Amritsar police have apprehended four suspects and seized over five kilograms of heroin, officials reported on Thursday.
Manipur Trio Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking Bust 10 Kg Heroin Seized
In a significant drug trafficking crackdown, the police arrested three individuals from Manipur for smuggling opium from the Myanmar border, converting it into high-quality heroin in Thoubal, and trafficking it to the Delhi-NCR region. Authorities recovered 10 kilograms of heroin, valued at over Rs50 crores in the international market.
Delhi Man Arrested for Stealing Rs5.5 Lakh from Wedding Funds
The Delhi Police arrested a 27-year-old man for stealing Rs5.5 lakh from a house in the Bharat Nagar area of north-west Delhi. The robbery occurred when the accused, identified as Arun, took cash and valuables meant for a wedding, which had to be cancelled due to the theft.
Four Drug Smugglers, Including Woman, Arrested in Heroin Case
In a significant operation, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) arrested four individuals, including a woman, involved in drug trafficking. The accused were found with 354 grams of heroin and Rs35,500 in drug money. Two of the suspects have prior criminal records, according to the authorities.
Two Drug Traffickers, Dontanglian and Chingneilun Arrested with Heroin
On Thursday, two drug traffickers from Manipur were arrested by the police at Umphyrnai under the Madanriting police station. The suspects have been identified as Dontanglian (39) and Chingneilun (30).
Assam STF Seizes Rs 6 Crore Worth of Heroin, Arrests Drug Peddler
On Sunday, Assam’s Special Task Force (STF) made a major drug bust, seizing a consignment of heroin worth Rs6 crore smuggled from Manipur. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals, including a drug peddler.
Two Drug Smugglers Arrested in Bhilwara for Smuggling 203 Kg of Marijuana
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Badliyas police in Bhilwara district arrested two drug smugglers late Thursday night after seizing 203 kilograms of marijuana worth approximately Rs1 crore. The marijuana was being transported from Visakhapatnam in a Swift car, which was stopped during a blockade operation on the Bhilwara-Kota National Highway
