Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo Busts Telegram Scam
In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, Cuttack Police dismantled a Telegram-based investment scam that operated through fake companies and mule bank accounts to cheat unsuspecting investors. Seven individuals have been arrested, and more than Rs 90 lakh has been frozen across multiple bank accounts, said DCP (Cuttack) Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo.
Greater Noida Murder: Monu Held After Encounter
In a dramatic breakthrough in the Greater Noida murder case, police have arrested the main accused, Monu, following an armed encounter in Puari village. The arrest comes days after the shocking daylight killing of 27-year-old Nitin, allegedly linked to a long-standing personal rivalry.
Rakesh Meena Among 3 Held in Digital Arrest Scam
The Cyber Police Station of the South-West District has busted a “digital arrest” fraud network allegedly operating out of Rajasthan and arrested three young men in connection with a Rs16 lakh cyber cheating case involving a senior citizen.
Nagaraj, Dadapeer Held in Fake GST Raid Scam
In a significant breakthrough, Banashankari police in Bengaluru have arrested two men for allegedly impersonating GST officials and extorting Rs5 lakh from a gutka trader.
Sanjaya Sahu Held in Rourkela Forged Lottery Racket
In a major crackdown on illegal gambling, Rourkela Police have dismantled a forged lottery racket operating in the city, seizing over Rs 25 lakh and large quantities of counterfeit lottery tickets.
Pandurang Kondmangale Arrested for Killing Daughter
In a shocking incident, Pandurang Kondmangale (28) from Kerur village in Mukhed taluka, Nanded district, Maharashtra, allegedly killed his six-year-old daughter to bypass the two-child norm and contest the upcoming Panchayat elections.
Lawyer Padmanabhan Arrested in Motor Accident Scam
In a major anti-corruption crackdown, the CB-CID arrested Padmanabhan, a lawyer practising at the Kancheepuram court, in connection with a motor accident compensation scam. The investigation was initiated by the Madras High Court’s Anti-Corruption Wing.
Golaka Bihari Dixit Arrested in Bhubaneswar Love Betrayal Case
In a disturbing case of love, betrayal, and financial deception, the Badagada police in Bhubaneswar arrested Golaka Bihari Dixit, an Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel posted in Ladakh, following allegations of deceit and exploitation.
Soumya Ranjan Kheti Arrested in Odisha School Fund Scam
The Odisha Vigilance today arrested Soumya Ranjan Kheti, former Principal of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Binika, for allegedly embezzling Rs 55,02,610 of government funds.
Jharsuguda Police Bust Inter-District Tyre Theft Racket
In a major breakthrough under ‘Operation Netra’, the Jharsuguda Police have dismantled an inter-district tyre theft racket, arresting four individuals involved in the burglary of a tyre shop in Badmal.
Shashikant & Santosh Behera Arrested in Kolkata Hotel Murder
The Kolkata Police on Wednesday arrested Shashikant Behera and Santosh Behera from Sambalpur, Odisha, for their alleged involvement in the murder of a young man at a hotel in Kolkata.
Jharsuguda Airport Police Nab Four in Armed Robbery
The Jharsuguda Airport Police have arrested four individuals in connection with an armed robbery near Saletikra, Biju Expressway in Jharsuguda district.
Patro Shankar Arrested for Gold Theft in Yellammabanda
The Jagadgirigutta police on Wednesday arrested 36-year-old Patro Shankar of Dattatreya Colony for allegedly stealing 14 tolas of gold ornaments from a residence in Yellammabanda.
Debabrata Mohanty Seized Rs4.27 Crore in Odisha Vigilance Raid
In a record-breaking operation, the Vigilance Directorate of Odisha on February 25, 2026, seized Rs4.27 crore in cash from Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines, Cuttack Circle.
Rajeev Ramanan, Kunal Chakraborty Arrested in Jewellery Theft
In a major bust, two employees of a Kerala-based jewellery chain have been arrested for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth over Rs1.5 crore from the stores where they worked.
Anil Mistrilal Rajbhar Arrested in Bhandup Gold Theft
The Bhandup police have arrested 38-year-old Anil Mistrilal Rajbhar in connection with a house theft in Bhandup West, where gold jewellery valued at Rs 8.64 lakh was stolen.
Allam Tejasvi Arrested for Stealing Rs 3.88 Lakh in Habsiguda
On Wednesday, February 25, Habsiguda police arrested 43-year-old Allam Tejasvi for allegedly stealing gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 3.88 lakh from an elderly couple in Green Hills Colony, Habsiguda.
Fatima Mansuri Arrested for MD Drug Peddling in City
The city crime branch arrested Fatima Mansuri, a woman drug peddler from Mumbai, during a routine checking and search operation near Regional Park, seizing MD drugs worth Rs 3.4 lakh, police said on Wednesday.
Mohammed Bashumiya Arrested in Tolichowki Bike Theft
In a major crackdown on vehicle thefts, Tolichowki Police have apprehended 22-year-old Mohammed Bashumiya, recovering stolen bikes worth approximately Rs5 lakh. The arrests followed complaints regarding two separate two-wheeler thefts earlier this month.
Sitapur Police Bust Gang Posing as Policemen
In a major crackdown, Sitapur Police have arrested six members of a gang that posed as policemen to steal cash from unsuspecting commuters. The accused, operating across multiple districts, have been sent to jail, officials confirmed.
Vijay Kumar Arrested in Chheharta Shop Burglary
Chheharta police have apprehended a burglar, Vijay Kumar alias Johney, in connection with a four-day-old burglary at a building materials shop.
Sunil Kumar & Chandrama Ram Arrested in Diesel Theft
Bhojpur police have cracked an interstate diesel theft gang, arresting Sunil Kumar of Chhibramau, Kannauj (UP), and Chandrama Ram of Amehata village in Bhojpur. The operation led to the seizure of 2,000 litres of diesel, valued at approximately Rs 1.80 lakh.
Shekhar Charegaonkar Arrested in Rs112 Crore Bank Scam
Former Maharashtra State Cooperative Council Chairman and BJP leader Shekhar Charegaonkar has been arrested in connection with the alleged Rs112 crore financial scam involving Yashwant Co-operative Bank in Phaltan.
Sattaar Arrested in Multi-Crore Cyber Fraud Case
In a significant breakthrough in a multi-crore cyber fraud case, police have arrested a man identified as Sattaar for his alleged involvement in an organised cybercrime network.
Avula Srinivas, 3 Held in Rs3.49 Cr Investment Fraud
In a major breakthrough, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested four individuals in connection with a large-scale business investment fraud that cheated a Hyderabad-based software employee of Rs3.49 crore.
Kandukuri Mahender & Padma Arrested in Rs43 Cr Paddy Scam
Nalgonda police have arrested two key accused, Kandukuri Mahender (65) and his wife Kandukuri Padma (57), in a Rs43 crore paddy diversion scam. The operation, carried out near Domalapally village under the supervision of SDPO K. Sivaram Reddy, also led to the seizure of Rs 1.09 lakh in cash, three mobile phones, and a car. Several others involved in the scam remain at large.
Rajendra Kumar Arrested in Kumaon Digital Arrest Scam
Kumaon is witnessing a sharp rise in digital arrest and cyber fraud cases, with senior citizens, retired officials, academicians, bankers, army veterans, and government personnel increasingly targeted by organized international rackets. In the past year alone, at least seven major incidents have resulted in losses exceeding Rs5.5 crore across the region.
Sunil Kumar, Nirav Chaudhary Arrested in Youth Trafficking
Uttarakhand Police’s Special Task Force (STF) has filed a case against six individuals for allegedly luring local youths with promises of high-paying jobs in Thailand and trafficking them to scam centres in Myanmar’s Myawaddy region, reportedly operated by a Chinese mafia network.
Reshma Devi Arrested in Ranchi Human Trafficking Case
In a major human trafficking bust, Ranchi Railway Police rescued two underage girls, aged 13 and 16, who were being trafficked to Delhi under false job promises..
Anish Jha Arrested in Delhi Budh Vihar Murder Case
In a rapid response, Delhi Police arrested 19-year-old Anish Jha and apprehended four juveniles in connection with a murder in Budh Vihar, northwest Delhi, just 48 hours after the incident.
Karnataka Police Arrest Kumawat Yogesh in Stock Scam
Karnataka Cyber Command has apprehended two men, Kumawat Yogesh (30) from Gujarat and Imran Yamin (32) from Delhi, in connection with a large-scale stock market fraud.
Madan Arrested for Sexual Harassment in Pulakeshinagar
Bengaluru police have arrested Madan, a 37-year-old man from Banaswadi, for allegedly sexually harassing two women in separate incidents last week in the Pulakeshinagar area.
Shimla Police Arrest Habitual Drug Peddlers Inder Dev & Others
Shimla police on Monday apprehended three habitual drug peddlers from different areas under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. The arrested individuals are Inder Dev, alias Danu (41) from Mandholghat, Deepak Thakur (35) of Nav Bahar, and Sanjeev Kumar, alias Ghoda (34), from Dhar village in Theog.
Indore Police Nab Fatima Mansoori with MD Drugs
The crime branch of Indore police arrested a woman on Tuesday night and recovered 34.6 grams of MD drugs from her possession. The contraband, hidden in her handbag, is valued at approximately Rs3.40 lakh in the international market.
Borivali Police Arrest Four in Jeweller Extortion Case
Borivali police have arrested four men for allegedly demanding Rs30 lakh in extortion from a jeweller by posing as members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and issuing death threats reminiscent of the killing of politician Baba Siddique.
Pooja Arrested for Killing Stepdaughter in Pipraich
A woman, Pooja, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly hacking her three-year-old stepdaughter to death with an axe in Bijhara village, under the Pipraich police station limits. Villagers chased her for nearly a kilometre before capturing her and handing her over to the police.
