Elsey Varghese P.C. Tomy Held in Rs96 Cr Loan Scam
The Crime Branch arrested two former directors of the Angamaly Urban Cooperative Society on Wednesday in connection with a Rs96 crore loan scam. Elsey Varghese and P.C. Tomy stand accused of sanctioning hundreds of fraudulent loans using forged documents.
Pappu Singh Among 3 Held in Rs2.5 Cr Stamp Scam: CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested three individuals in a Rs2.5 crore fake postage stamp scam involving the Lakhaoti Sub-Post Office in Bulandshahr.
Delhi Police Bust Cyber Fraud Syndicate Led by Rishabh Gupta
The Delhi Police have successfully cracked a sophisticated cyber fraud ring responsible for duping more than 1,000 people nationwide. The fraudsters operated fake websites that appeared as legitimate portals for booking High Security Registration Plates (HSRPs).
Ajay Usare Arrested in Rs7.14 Cr Forex Investment Scam in Thane
Ajay Usare, the main accused in a Rs7.14 crore forex investment fraud, was arrested in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, nearly three years after the scam surfaced. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the case involving 91 victims who were duped by promises of high monthly returns.
Thane Cyber Cell Arrests 3 in Rs3 Crore Digital Arrest Fraud
The Thane Cyber Crime Branch has busted a sophisticated cyber fraud racket that scammed over Rs3 crore from a victim by “digitally arresting” him via a fake CBI video call. Three accused from Mumbai have been arrested in connection with the case.
CBI Arrests Satish Kumar Anand in 47-Year-Old Bank Fraud Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Satish Kumar Anand, a proclaimed offender in a bank fraud case dating back 47 years. Anand was convicted in 1985 for defrauding a bank of Rs5.69 lakh but had absconded since then.
Odisha Crime Branch Arrests Two in Rs6.04 Crore Fake IPO Trading Scam
The Odisha Crime Branch has busted a sophisticated fake Initial Public Offering (IPO) trading scam, arresting two accused from Maharashtra for cheating an Odisha man of Rs6.04 crore.
Jignesh Kuchadia Arrested for Rs12 Crore Gold Theft in Mumbai
In a dramatic case of betrayal and premeditated theft, the MHB Police arrested Jignesh Kuchadia, a 19-year-old employee accused of absconding with Rs12 crore worth of gold jewellery from a national jewellery firm. Shockingly, the crime was allegedly masterminded by his father, Nathabhai Kuchadia, a criminal with a history of serious offences.
Sonal Kumar Singh Among 5 Arrested in Buxar DEO Office Theft
Police in Buxar have solved three recent theft cases, including the high-profile burglary at the District Education Officer (DEO) office on June 22. Five individuals, including two women, have been arrested in connection with the crimes.
Om Prakash Singh Karan Yadav Held in Ahiyapur Triple Murder
The Buxar Police arrested Om Prakash Singh and Karan Yadav late Saturday night in connection with the Ahiyapur triple murder, a violent incident that stemmed from a land dispute involving sand dumping. A third individual has been detained for questioning, though their identity remains undisclosed.
Self-Styled Godman Maharajan Arrested for Misbehaving with Woman
On Friday evening, a self-styled godman named Maharajan from Nanded district, Maharashtra, was arrested in Adilabad for misbehaving with a woman patient under the guise of sorcery.
Five Arrested in Madhura Nagar for Online Gaming and Satta Betting Racket
The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force, Central Zone Team, along with Madhura Nagar police, have busted an international online gaming and Satta betting racket operating from Madhura Nagar. Five individuals have been arrested, and police have seized cash worth Rs 1.55 lakh, Rs 2,13,697 from bank accounts linked to betting activities, and various other materials.
Lalith Mohan Varma Arrested in Rs5 Crore Telangana MLM Scam
The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Lalith Mohan Varma, the chairman and managing director of Maya Care Welfare Society, a dubious multi-level marketing (MLM) firm. Varma is accused of defrauding hundreds of investors of Rs5 crore through a binary scheme promising unrealistically high returns.
Kangi Narasimma, 3 Others Held in Chidambaram Ganja Bust
Acting on a tip-off, the Cuddalore district police arrested four individuals, including a known ganja peddler from Andhra Pradesh, and seized five kilograms of ganja in Annamalai Nagar, near Chidambaram, on Saturday.
Pune Police Arrest Six for Chain Snatching During Wari Procession
The Crime Branch of Pune City Police successfully busted two gangs involved in chain snatching and mobile phone theft during the ongoing Wari procession, arresting six gang members and detaining a minor, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Three Arrested for Killing Taxi Driver Gurmeet Singh in Ludhiana
The Ludhiana police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of 45-year-old taxi driver Gurmeet Singh alias Bittu. The grim discovery unfolded when police found Gurmeet’s blood-soaked Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire abandoned in Mohi village on Monday.
Delhi Man Akshay Sharma Arrested for Fake Travel Scam
A Delhi man, Akshay Sharma, 40, has been arrested for allegedly running a sophisticated travel scam that duped hundreds of international travellers and airline companies. Sharma, director of AVS Holidays and a resident of Kirti Nagar, used a fake call centre, forged death certificates, and a travel agency front to book and cancel tickets, pocketing the refunds, Delhi Police said on Wednesday.
Rahul Roy Arrested for Fake Job Placement Scam in Bhubaneswar
In a major crackdown, Bhubaneswar’s Chandrasekharpur Police arrested Rahul Roy, alias Suprabhat Bhattacharya, a 29-year-old fraudulent placement officer from West Bengal, for duping students under the pretext of job placements through a private training institute.
Man arrested for pushing woman off fifth-floor rooftop in Delhi’s Ashok Nagar
A 26-year-old man, Taufeeq, was arrested late Tuesday night for allegedly pushing 19-year-old Neha off the fifth-floor rooftop of her residence in northeast Delhi’s Ashok Nagar, police said.
Wife Lalita Lover Neeresh Arrested for Murder of Truck Driver Rishi Kumar
In a disturbing case from Nagla Himachal village in Aligarh, a woman named Lalita allegedly conspired with her husband’s cousin and brother-in-law, Neeresh, to murder her husband, Rishi Kumar, a 30-year-old truck driver. Rishi was found shot dead the morning after being lured from his home on the night of June 17.
Labour Contractor Arrested for Murder of Labourers Mangala & Jagannath
In a disturbing incident in the Talawade area of Pimpri Chinchwad, a 56-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, both labourers, were found bludgeoned to death. Following an investigation, police arrested their 49-year-old labour contractor, Dattatray Laxman Sable, for the murders.
Chittorgarh Cop Rakesh Jat Arrested with 520g Opium
During a comprehensive anti-narcotics drive in Chittorgarh district, police arrested a serving constable found carrying 520 grams of illegal opium. The accused, Rakesh Jat, aged 25 and posted at Sikar Sadar police station, was intercepted near the Gangrar toll booth on the national highway.
Delhi Police Arrest 7 in Major Charas Narco-Syndicate Bust
Delhi Police Crime Branch has successfully dismantled a large narco-syndicate operating across multiple states, arresting seven key members including three Nepalese nationals, officials said on Wednesday.
Delhi Police Arrest Drug Lord Dharamveer at Singhu Border
Delhi Police have arrested a notorious drug lord, 50-year-old Dharamveer alias Palla, at the Singhu Border in Narela, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Dharamveer was wanted in both Delhi and Rajasthan for his involvement in several criminal cases.
Rajasthan Youths Naseeb Khan & Sahil Mansuri Arrested for MD Drug Trafficking
Two youths from Rajasthan, Naseeb Khan and Sahil Mansuri, were arrested by the crime branch in the city for attempting to deliver MD drugs worth Rs 2.5 crore in the international market, police said on Sunday. Authorities also seized a bike and two iPhones from the accused.
BKC Police Arrest Rakesh Lilani, Mohd Hanif, Vikrant Parekh in Gold Fraud
The BKC Police have cracked down on a gang defrauding jewellers by falsely promising to exchange 22-carat gold ornaments for 24-carat gold bars. Three individuals—Rakesh Lilani, Mohd Hanif Abdullah Shama, and Vikrant Rangraj Parekh—have been arrested in connection with the scam.
North Delhi Cyber Cell Arrests Rajasthan Duo in Work-From-Home Job Scam
The North District Cyber Cell recently arrested two individuals, Balwant Saini (25) and Randhir Nehra (32), both from Rajasthan, for allegedly defrauding victims by promising work-from-home jobs and high investment returns.
Bennet Harrish Arrested for Sexual Assault on Minor in Coimbatore
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, police arrested Bennet Harrish, the brother-in-law of Coimbatore-based pastor John Jebaraj, in connection with the sexual assault of a minor girl.
Four Arrested in Chennai Cyber Fraud Cases, Rs 27 Lakh Lost
Chennai police have arrested four individuals involved in separate cyber fraud cases, causing losses of approximately Rs 27 lakh to multiple victims across the city.
TP Arun Kumar & K Kannan Arrested in Rs90L Online Investment Scam
Chennai’s Central Crime Branch (CCB) cyber crime unit has arrested two men—TP Arun Kumar (33) of Salem and K Kannan (41) of East Tambaram—in connection with a Rs90.7 lakh online investment scam. The duo allegedly converted defrauded funds into USDT via peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions on Binance, earning a 25% commission.
Sumit, Sagar & Vansh Held for Robbing Ice Cream Seller
Delhi Police have arrested three young men for allegedly robbing an ice cream parlour owner in Keshav Puram, northwest Delhi, to finance their Kanwar Yatra trip.
Mohammed Irshad & N.S. Abdullah Arrested for Harassing Anchor
Two men were arrested on Monday night at a Bekal homestay near Uduma, Kasaragod, Kerala, for allegedly harassing a female anchor while under the influence of alcohol. The Bekal police, led by Inspector K.P. Shine, detained Mohammed Irshad (28) and N.S. Abdullah (30) after the victim, a vlogger from Wayanad, posted a video detailing the incident.
Jignesh Kuchhadiya Held for Rs 13 Crore Jewellery Theft
In a major breakthrough, Mumbai Police arrested Jignesh Kuchhadiya, a 19-year-old employee of a jewellery firm, for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth Rs13 crore from his employer, JP Export Gold and Diamond Jewellery. The company operates in Gujarat and South India.
Cop Khurshid Held for Rs51 Lakh Theft from Police Maalkhana
In a serious breach of trust, Head Constable Khurshid of the Delhi Police Special Cell was arrested for allegedly stealing Rs51 lakh in cash and a large quantity of jewellery from the department’s Maalkhana at Lodhi Road.
Sanjeet Singh, Krishna Shaw Held in Rs14L Franchise Scam
In a major breakthrough, Varanasi cyber crime police arrested Sanjeet Singh (35) and Krishna Shaw, both residents of Kolkata, for operating a cyber fraud racket that duped people by offering fake business franchises of reputed Indian brands.
Samastipur Police Arrest Karmveer and 3 Others in Rs 4 Crore Bank Heist
Samastipur Police and the Special Task Force (STF) have cracked a high-profile bank heist involving Rs 15 lakh in cash and jewellery valued at over Rs 4 crore. The police recovered gold worth nearly Rs 1 crore and arrested four suspects, including a goldsmith.
Ambala Police Arrest 7 in Rs 3.2 Cr Cyber Fraud Cases
In a significant crackdown on digital fraud, the Cyber Crime Cell of Ambala Police arrested seven individuals in three separate cyber fraud and digital arrest cases, with total losses reported at over Rs3.2 crore. The accused were produced in court, with some sent to judicial custody and others remanded for police questioning.
Nigar Sultana Noorain Pari Held in Gold Theft Case
Two women, identified as Nigar Sultana and Noorain Pari, were arrested for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs1.12 lakh from Shah Sadaji Sogmal Ji Jewelers in Gandhi Bazaar. The incident, which occurred on the afternoon of February 18, has raised concerns about thefts using deceptive disguises.
GRP Constable Kulwinder Singh Held for Train Theft
In a shocking incident, Government Railway Police (GRP) constable Kulwinder Singh was arrested on Wednesday for stealing a woman’s purse aboard the Shalimar Express train. The train was en route from Jammu to Rajasthan when the theft occurred.
Andi Nagaraju Sinnrasu Held in Rs15L Ganja Trafficking Bust
In a major crackdown on drug smuggling, NTR District Police arrested two individuals—Andi Nagaraju and Anabalagan Sinnrasu—and seized 200 kg of ganja worth approximately Rs15 lakh, along with two vehicles used for transportation.