Pimpri Chinchwad Police Arrest Chain Snatcher Prem Nanawat
In a significant breakthrough, the Pimpri Chinchwad Crime Branch arrested 20-year-old Prem Nanawat from Maval on April 23, 2025. Nanawat is implicated in nine chain snatching incidents and a vehicle theft across Pimpri Chinchwad and surrounding districts.
Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests Sayyed Mazhar in Rs98 Lakh Loan Scam
In a significant development, the Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested Sayyed Mazhar, alias Khalil Morakar, in connection with a Rs98 lakh cheating case. Morakar, aged 45, was apprehended in Delhi and is the sixth individual to be arrested in this case. He was introduced to the complainant as the head of a fraudulent company and has been remanded to police custody until May 2.
Ghewaram Patel Held in Rs48 Lakh Drug Bust in Thane
In a major anti-drug operation, the Anti-Narcotic Cell (ANC) of Thane Police arrested a man from Hyderabad for allegedly possessing 242 grams of Mephedrone (MD) valued at over Rs48 lakh. The accused, identified as Ghewaram Patel, 21, originally hails from Rajasthan.
Delhi Police Arrest Brothers Lochan Prasad & Vikas Kumar in Rs11.7 Lakh Scam
In a major breakthrough, the Cyber Cell of Delhi Police has arrested Lochan Prasad (28) and Vikas Kumar (32), brothers involved in a Rs11.7 lakh fraud targeting a pensioner. The accused, residents of Bade Rabeli, Chhattisgarh, were arrested after a New Delhi pensioner reported being duped by an individual impersonating a Treasury Officer from Gwalior.
Ravindra Dinanath Girkar & Gang Arrested in Rs3.32 Crore Loan Fraud
In a significant crackdown on financial fraud, the City Crime Branch has arrested a gang of seven individuals for allegedly defrauding multiple financial institutions by using forged documents to secure vehicle loans, with the total fraud amounting to Rs3.32 crore.
Papani Kranthi Kumar Arrested for Multiple Theft Cases in Hyderabad & Tirupati
A 32-year-old man has been arrested by the Begumpet Police for his involvement in multiple theft cases across Hyderabad and Tirupati. The accused, Papani Kranthi Kumar, a resident of Madhura Nagar, Tirupati, is a repeat offender with a criminal record spanning over 14 cases, including theft, housebreaking, and narcotics offenses.
Four Arrested in Manapuram Gold Finance Robbery; Mastermind Remanded
In a significant development, four more individuals have been arrested in connection with the robbery at Manapuram Gold Finance Ltd., located in Budharaja, Sambalpur. The arrested suspects have been identified as Vikash Kumar alias John Wright (25), Sanjeev Kumar Paswan from Vaishali, Bihar, Yash Anand from Patna, Bihar, and Piyush Raj from Patna, Bihar.
Two Men Arrested for ATM Fraud in Warje Malwadi, Rs 35,800 Stolen
Warje Malwadi Police arrested two men from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday for tampering with a cash dispensing machine at a cooperative bank in Warje, resulting in the theft of Rs 35,800. The accused Santoshi Kumar Saroj (30) and Pradip Kumar Maurya (28) used a flap mechanism to divert cash from the ATM machine.
7 Arrested in BGMI UC Coin Scam by Gujarat Cyber Crime Cell
In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, the Cyber Crime Cell of CID Crime, Gandhinagar, has arrested seven individuals from Banaskantha, Gujarat, for orchestrating a nationwide scam targeting BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) players through fake Instagram accounts.
Biplab Das Held for Illegal Entry at Agartala Station
In a joint operation at Agartala Railway Station, security forces apprehended two individuals in separate cases involving illegal immigration and drug smuggling.
Dubai-based Narendra Shishram Singh Arrested in Online Fraud Case
The Pimpri Chinchwad cyber police arrested Narendra Shishram Singh (28), a Dubai-based man, within two days of his arrival in India.
Cybercrime Shock: 71-Year-Old Woman Defrauded of Rs 4.82 Crore
In a cybercrime case that could easily be the plot of a Bollywood thriller, fraudsters “digitally arrested” a 71-year-old woman from Matunga, staged a fake online court trial, and extorted a whopping Rs 4.82 crore from her. The culprits falsely declared her guilty in a fabricated case.
Two Men Arrested for Conning Dum Dum Resident in Fake Police Scam
In a shocking case of fraud, two men who allegedly tricked a Dum Dum resident last month by posing as police officers and making him part with his valuables have been arrested in Maharashtra. The accused, Taqi Yousuf Ali (40) and Hassni Naser Hossain (45), both from Karnataka, were taken into custody on April 21 by officers from the Baguiati police station.
Coimbatore Cybercrime Police Arrest Trio, Including Bank Manager, for Rs 1 Crore Fraud
The Coimbatore city cybercrime police have made significant arrests, including a woman assistant manager from a private bank, for aiding cyber fraudsters in a large-scale scam. The arrested individuals have been identified as Nithya (32), an assistant manager at a bank in Hosur, M. Sivakumar (27), a civil engineer from Bengaluru, and M. Kumaresan (29) from Hosur.
Berhampur Man Arrested for Staging Fake Snatching to Steal Rs 4.15 Lakh
In a bizarre turn of events, the Berhampur police have arrested Ashok Kumar Panigrahy for staging a fake cash snatching incident to steal over Rs 4.15 lakh from his employer, a jaggery trader. Panigrahy, a resident of Gandala, reportedly concocted the entire story to cover his mounting debts related to IPL cricket betting and house construction.
Karimnagar Police Arrest Two Notorious Thieves, Recover Stolen Gold and Cash
In a significant breakthrough, the Karimnagar Two Town police have arrested Soora Ravi, a 35-year-old habitual thief from Warangal district, who had been terrorizing the public with multiple thefts. Commissioner of Police Goush Alam confirmed the arrest on Friday, noting Ravi’s long history of theft-related crimes.
Ludhiana Police Bust E-Rickshaw Theft Gang, Arrest Three
The Ludhiana police have successfully busted a gang involved in stealing e-rickshaws and batteries. Three gang members were arrested, and police recovered 30 batteries and one e-rickshaw from their possession. The arrested individuals have been identified as Pritam Diwakar from Sant Vihar, Ravi Kumar from the Jalandhar Bypass area, and Harish Grover from Shivaji Nagar. A case has been registered against the accused.
Vivek Satpute, Umesh Sonkusre Held for Nilesh Dupare’s Murder
The Kotwali police have arrested two individuals in connection with the murder of notorious criminal Nilesh Dupare at Jagnade Square. The accused, identified as Vivek Satpute alias Vicky and Umesh Sonkusre, were taken into custody early Friday morning.
Brinda and Paramours Arrested for Daughter’s Murder in Thisaiyanvilai
In a tragic incident in Mahadevankulam, near Thisaiyanvilai, Tamil Nadu, Brinda (25) has been arrested along with her three paramours for the alleged murder of her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. The child was found dead under suspicious circumstances, prompting a thorough investigation by the local police.
Motu Kumar, Two Others Held in Kangra Forest Murder Case
In a major breakthrough, the Kangra police have solved a blind murder case involving the death of a woman whose body was discovered in the Galu Langa forest near Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Three migrant labourers from Bihar have been arrested in connection with the murder.
Priyanka Pal Saha Arrested in Rs82 Lakh HDFC Bank Fraud
In a significant breakthrough in a financial fraud case worth Rs82 lakh, Priyanka Pal Saha, the wife of Police Constable Jayanta Saha, has been arrested in connection with the scam. The arrest took place in North Bengal, and Priyanka was subsequently brought to Udaipur on Friday where she was produced before the court.
Railway Police Arrest 4, Including Juvenile, for Train Robbery
On Tuesday, the railway police apprehended four individuals, including a 17-year-old juvenile, in connection with an armed robbery aboard a moving train between Mysuru and Bengaluru on Monday.
Labourer Arrested for Stealing Valuables Worth Rs10 Lakh in Tumakuru
The Huliyar police in Tumakuru district arrested a 25-year-old labourer from Koratagere on Sunday and recovered stolen valuables worth Rs10.05 lakh from her.
Manipur Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Seize Brown Sugar and Heroin
Manipur police arrested two individuals in Thoubal district on April 25 after recovering large quantities of narcotic substances, including brown sugar and heroin, during a search operation.
lasudia Police Arrest 4 Robbers, Recover Stolen Mobile & Cash
The Lasudia police have busted a gang of robbers and arrested four individuals who allegedly assaulted and looted Bhaskar Raghuvanshi of Rs6,000 in cash and a mobile phone near Dewas Naka on Saturday.
Three Arrested in CBSE Impersonation Scam during Recruitment Exam
In a significant crackdown on cheating, Delhi Police arrested three individuals involved in an impersonation scam during the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recruitment exam on April 20 at a school in south Delhi. The incident came to light when the biometric verification system flagged a mismatch between the candidate’s photo and the biometric data during the exam screening process.
17-Year-Old College Student Detained for Stealing Bikes in Pune
A 17-year-old college student from Pune was detained by the police for stealing two bikes from the city. The teenager, who had a penchant for branded clothes and joyrides, was caught after attempting to sell a stolen vehicle.
Pratik Dhainje Held for MHADA Housing Scam in PCMC
In a major real estate fraud case, the Pimpri-Chinchwad police have arrested Pratik Rajesh Dhainje, a resident of Dighi Road in Bhosari, for allegedly deceiving more than 500 people with false promises of apartments under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) scheme.
Ashish Karandikar Arrested for Sister’s Murder in Juhu
A tragic incident unfolded in Mumbai’s Juhu area when a long-standing family feud over property escalated into violence. Ashish Raghunath Karandikar, 48, was arrested by Mumbai Police after he allegedly stabbed his sister, Navaya Kiran Paingankar, 45, to death during a heated argument over the division of family assets.
Rohit Murke Nabbed in Bhusari Murder, Hunt for Bunty On
Following the brutal murder of café operator Avinash Bhusari in Nagpur, the notorious Hiranwar gang has fractured and scattered across the country in an attempt to avoid capture. In a significant breakthrough, Crime Branch officials have arrested one of the key accused, Rohit Murke, from Durg in Chhattisgarh.
Elsy Paul Arrested in Rs96 Crore Loan Scam at Angamaly Society
In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into a Rs96 crore loan scam at the Angamaly Urban Cooperative Society, the Crime Branch (CB) has arrested Elsy Paul, the wife of the late P.T. Paul, who served as the society’s president during the period when the alleged scam occurred.
Krishna Rajak Held in TMC Leader Dulal Sarkar’s Murder Case
In a major breakthrough, police have arrested Krishna Rajak, alias Rohan, the main accused in the January 2 murder of Trinamool Congress (TMC) vice-president Dulal Sarkar in Malda. Rajak was apprehended on Friday morning from Katihar, Bihar, after being on the run for nearly four months.
Sajjala Sridhar Reddy Arrested in AP Liquor Scam Case
In a key development in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Sajjala Sridhar Reddy, named as Accused No. 6 in the case. The arrest was made at his residence in Hyderabad.
Salman Zhuzhara Arrested for Multiple Vehicle Thefts in Gujarat
In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch has arrested Salman Zhuzhara, a resident of Panchmahal district, for his alleged involvement in multiple vehicle thefts across various cities in Gujarat. Zhuzhara was apprehended near Golden Chowkdi on Thursday after police received a tip-off during routine patrolling.
Amit Sharma Arrested for Dragging Dog Behind SUV in Greater Noida
In a shocking incident in Greater Noida’s Dankaur area, a 40-year-old man, Amit Sharma, has been arrested for assaulting a dog and dragging it behind his SUV for a distance of seven kilometers. The incident occurred on Friday after Sharma’s neighbor’s dog, a German shepherd named Sandy, barked at his child.
Janardhan Mondal Arrested for Murder of Wife Rina Mondal in Kasba
Janardhan Mondal (36) was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Rina Mondal (33), in the car parking lot of a Kasba complex on Thursday afternoon. He was presented before the Alipore court on Friday and was sent to police custody until May 2.
65-Year-Old Woman and 20-Year-Old Youth Arrested for Narcotic Pill Sale in Erode
A 65-year-old woman and a 20-year-old youth were arrested on Sunday for their involvement in the illegal sale of narcotic pills purchased online. The arrests took place in Chithode, Erode district, after a tip-off about the illicit sale of controlled substances in the area.
4 Arrested for Cheating Public in Salem Rs3 Crore Investment Scam
Four individuals, who run a private company in Salem, were arrested on Sunday for allegedly cheating the public. The company had promised high returns on deposits but failed to honor its commitments, leading to complaints from aggrieved depositors. Police seized Rs3 crore from the suspects during the investigation.
