Akash A Arrested for Extorting Rs 1.71 Crore in Cybercrime Case
Akash A, a 22-year-old from Kerala, was arrested for impersonating a representative of a company called ‘Troy’ and extorting a large sum from a victim under false pretenses. Posing as a company official, Akash contacted the victim, claiming that an additional mobile number registered in the victim’s name was being used for illegal activities in Mumbai’s Andheri area. Using scare tactics and threatening the victim with a “digital arrest,” Akash coerced the victim into transferring Rs 1.71 crore in multiple installments.
Delhi Police Bust Fake Visa Syndicate, Arrests Four Including Uday Pal Singh
Delhi Police have uncovered a large fake visa operation, arresting four individuals who allegedly ran a sophisticated syndicate producing counterfeit visa stickers and residence cards. The breakthrough came after a complaint was lodged at the Chanakyapuri police station regarding victims being duped under the guise of visa services.
Surat Police Bust Fake Doctor Syndicate, Arrest Lalita Singh and Prayag Prasad
In a significant crackdown on unauthorized medical practice, Surat police have arrested two individuals posing as doctors and providing medical treatment without valid qualifications. The suspects, Lalita Kripa Shankar Singh and Prayag Ramchandra Prasad, were operating a clinic in Surat, where they prescribed allopathic medications to patients despite lacking the necessary medical degrees.
Three Arrested for Murder of Santosh Naik in Jharsuguda
Kolabira Police arrested three individuals on Wednesday in connection with the murder of Santosh Naik, a 37-year-old resident of Nuapalli, on December 19, 2024. The murder occurred on Kelendamal Road during an attempted theft. The accused have been identified as Ajay alias Gourab Singh (23), Mantu alias Narendra Singh (26), both from Gudigaon village under Laikera police limits, and Bablu Kisan (23) from Tangarmunda, under Kolabira police limits.
Drug Peddler Arrested with 10 Kgs of Poppy Straw in Jammu
Jammu Police have arrested Kamaljeet Singh, a drug peddler, with 10 kilograms of poppy straw in the Sidhra area on the outskirts of the city. The arrest occurred on Tuesday night during a routine naka checking at Sidhra Bridge. The police team intercepted a tanker traveling from Nagrota to Narwal, which attempted to evade the checkpoint.
Fraudster Arrested for Circulating Fake Train Tickets in Pune
Pune Railway Police have arrested Praveen Kumar Madhular Londhe for circulating fake reserved train ticket booking messages to unsuspecting passengers. The arrest followed the alert of Ticket Checking Examiner (TTE) G. S. Rajapure, who was on duty aboard the Jhelum Express. The fraudster had been deceiving passengers into believing they had reserved seats on the train by sending fraudulent messages.
Arrest Made in Fake Passport Racket Involving Bangladeshi Infiltrators
Mokhtar Alam, a key suspect involved in a racket providing fake Indian passports for Bangladeshi infiltrators, was arrested by the West Bengal Police from his residence in Duttapukur, North 24 Parganas district, on Wednesday. The arrest follows an ongoing investigation into the illegal activity of helping infiltrators enter India through the state’s porous borders.
Rangan Bishnoi Arrested for Cyber Fraud Scheme, Defrauded Woman of Rs 4.5 Crore
Rangan Bishnoi, the alleged mastermind behind a series of large-scale cyber fraud cases across India, was arrested by the Kerala Cyber Police on Monday. The arrest was made in connection with a significant case where Bishnoi defrauded a woman of Rs 4.5 crore.
Raipur Police Uncover Cybercrime Fraud Worth Rs429 Crore Linked to China and Thailand
Raipur Police recently unearthed a massive cybercrime fraud worth Rs429 crore with international ties to China and Thailand. The breakthrough came after the arrest of two individuals, Sandeep Ratra and Rajveer Singh, who were detained on Wednesday.
Surat Resident Arrested in Rs 19 Lakh Cyber Fraud Scheme
The West Region Cyber Police recently arrested a 32-year-old man from Surat, Hiren Barvalia, for his role in orchestrating a task scam that defrauded a Mumbai resident of Rs 19 lakh in March. Barvalia, a key member of a network that acquires bank accounts from people in exchange for a commission, used one of these accounts to deceive the victim by promising high returns through a Telegram group.
Fraud Case Involving Rs 2.11 Crore Loan at Samaja Seva Society, Arrest Made
A major fraud involving a loan of Rs 2.11 crore secured using fake gold ornaments as collateral has led to the registration of a case against 28 individuals, including the president, directors, and the in-charge manager of the Samaja Seva Cooperative Society in Bantwal. This fraudulent loan was secured at the society’s Padil branch in Mangaluru.
Indore MBBS Student Vikram Vishnoi Arrested in Rs8 Lakh Cyber Fraud Scheme
A 23-year-old MBBS student, Vikram Vishnoi, from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a cyber fraud involving Rs8 lakh. Police reported that Vishnoi was allegedly responsible for transferring the fraudulently obtained money to a Chinese gang by converting it into cryptocurrency.
Assam Police Arrest Shakir Khan and Two Others in Mobile Tower Theft
An interstate gang of thieves, including members from Uttar Pradesh, was recently apprehended in Assam’s Baitamari area of Bongaigaon district. The group had been causing chaos by targeting mobile towers for valuable equipment, including batteries and other key components. Their actions raised serious security concerns across the region.
Mohammed Shabeeb Arrested with 510g of MDMA in Malappuram
In a significant narcotics bust, Mohammed Shabeeb, a 31-year-old man from Kalikavu, was arrested by the District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) team in Malappuram. Police seized 510g of MDMA, which had been smuggled from Oman, from his possession. The arrest took place at a resort parking lot in Azhinjilam, where Shabeeb was allegedly waiting to deliver the drugs to his customers.
Three Arrested for Transporting 14kg Ganja in Telangana
Acting on a tip-off, the LB Nagar Special Operations Team (SOT), in collaboration with the Choutuppal police, arrested three individuals, including a woman, for allegedly smuggling ganja from Andhra Pradesh to Telangana. The arrested suspects have been identified as Devi (39), Adduri Prasad (33), and Kimudu Prashanth (25). Two other accomplices, Muthem Prasad and Tribhuwan Gopal Rewar, remain at large.
Ravi Kant Tiwari Arrested in Multiple Fraud and Embezzlement Cases
In a significant breakthrough, the Gomtinagar police have successfully arrested Ravi Kant Tiwari, a key accused in several cases of fraud, embezzlement, and criminal conspiracy. Tiwari, aged 50, was wanted in multiple criminal cases, including nine serious cases across different districts, and carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh for his capture.
Delhi Woman, Pavitra Tyagi, Orchestrates Car Theft with Four Others
A 30-year-old woman from Delhi, Pavitra Tyagi, allegedly hired four individuals to steal her husband’s car for a financial gain. The car theft, orchestrated by Pavitra, led to her involvement in a criminal conspiracy with the arrested suspects, Akash Tyagi and Gaurav Sharma, both from Muzaffarnagar.
Woman Arrested for Stealing 25 Sovereign Gold from Relative’s Home in Prakasam
Prakasam district police have arrested a woman, Vemula Akhila, for allegedly stealing 25 sovereigns of gold worth approximately Rs. 12.50 lakh from her relative’s house.
Mohini Wagh Arrested in Husband Satish Wagh’s Contract Killing Conspiracy
In a shocking development, the Pune police have arrested Mohini Wagh, the wife of the murdered Satish Wagh, in connection with the contract killing of her husband. The police investigation revealed that Satish Wagh’s murder was orchestrated as part of a contract killing with a Rs 5 lakh ‘supari’ allegedly paid to the hired killers.
BJP Youth Wing Leader Linkan Biswas Arrested in Kochi Cyber Scam
In a significant breakthrough, the Kochi cyber police arrested Linkan Biswas, a 38-year-old leader of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha , on December 24. He is the third accused in a major cyber scam that saw a retired professor lose a staggering Rs 4.12 crore. Authorities suspect the scam has links to Cambodia and involved the transfer of money abroad using Bitcoin.
UP Police Bust Marriage Scam, Arrest Four Including Two Women
In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh police have dismantled a marriage scam racket operating in Banda district. On Wednesday, police arrested four accused, including two women, who had been tricking single men into marrying a woman, only to steal cash and jewelry from their homes after the wedding.
Divesh Kumar Dutta Arrested in Mumbai Cybercrime Data Theft Case
Mumbai Police have launched an extensive investigation into a major data theft incident involving a top Indian life insurance company. Cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to the company’s sensitive customer data and issued a ransom demand, threatening to leak it unless paid.
Six Delhi Natives Arrested for Cheating Tour Package Victims in Kollam
Kollam West police have arrested six individuals from Delhi for defrauding several victims of lakhs of rupees by offering a fraudulent tour package. The arrested individuals, identified as Rahul Kumar (26), Sad Saifi (21), Harpreet Banzal (27), Gagan Salooja (26), Kapil Singh (26), and Ankit Singh (23), were taken into custody from hotels in Thiruvananthapuram city on Saturday.
Bhopal Police Arrest Six for Cheating Through Fake Facebook Profiles
In a significant breakthrough, the Bhopal Police arrested six individuals for their involvement in a cybercrime scheme where they impersonated the Bhopal Police Commissioner on Facebook to cheat unsuspecting victims.
Udaipur Municipal Corporation 272 Plot Scam Deepak Singh Chauhan Arrested
In a major breakthrough in the high-profile 272 plots scam involving the Udaipur Municipal Corporation, the Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested a sixth accused, Deepak Singh Chauhan, late on Tuesday night. Chauhan is allegedly responsible for forging documents to fraudulently secure a lease deed for a municipal plot in Hiran Magri, Udaipur.
Suresh Prasad Arrested in Assam Drug Raid, Heroin Seized
On Wednesday afternoon, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam conducted a successful raid in the Panbazar area under the jurisdiction of the Panbazar Police Station. The operation resulted in the arrest of a suspected drug peddler, Suresh Prasad (21), who was caught with contraband substances.
Sikkim Police Arrest Roshan Gupta for Smuggling Controlled Capsules
In a recent crackdown on drug trafficking, Sikkim Police intercepted 30-year-old Roshan Gupta at the Melli Checkpost while he was traveling from Siliguri to Jorethang. Gupta, a resident of Nayabazar in Soreng district, was traveling in a taxi when police carried out a routine search. During the search, the police discovered 108 strips of Winspasmo Forte capsules, totaling 864 capsules, concealed in his bag.
Six Arrested in Rs.56 Lakh Cyber Fraud Including Actress Grishma Reddy
The Southeast Division cyber crime police arrested six individuals, including actress and assistant director Grishma Reddy, for their involvement in a cyber scam worth Rs. 56 lakh. The gang tricked an accountant of a private firm into transferring the large sum on December 6.
Two Arrested in Anakapalli House Break-In, Gold Worth Rs12 Lakh Recovered
In a significant breakthrough, Anakapalli police arrested two individuals in connection with a house break-in that took place recently. The suspects were identified as V. Polaraju alias Bheema (45) from One Town and Ch. Ellaji (32) from Bheemunipatnam.
Ulangi Prakash Arrested for Manufacturing and Smuggling Hash Oil in ASR District
In a major breakthrough, the Chintapalli sub-division police arrested Ulangi Prakash, a key figure involved in the illegal manufacturing and smuggling of 53 kg of liquid ganja, also known as hash oil, in the G. Madugula area of Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district, Andhra Pradesh. The estimated market value of the seized hash oil is over Rs5 crore.
Mohammed Shabbir and 4 Others Arrested for Murder of Mohd. Sameer
The Bowenpally police in Hyderabad have arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Mohd. Sameer on December 21.
Five Drug Peddlers Arrested by Rajendranagar Police with 254 Kg of Ganja
Five inter-state drug peddlers were arrested by the Rajendranagar police for their involvement in transporting 254 kilograms of dry ganja from Araku in Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai, via Telangana. The police also seized a .32 country-made pistol with 11 rounds, adding to the list of contraband items recovered from the gang.
NCB Arrests Sri Lankan National in Rs27 Crore Methamphetamine Seizure
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested two individuals, including a Sri Lankan national, for possessing a large quantity of drugs. A total of 2.7 kg of methamphetamine worth Rs27 crore was seized, along with Rs15 lakh in cash.
Police Arrest M. Rubi Ann and Mohammed Kasim in Chennai Drug Bust
Chennai police have arrested five individuals in two separate drug-related cases. The arrests followed a tip-off about illegal narcotics activity in the city.
Chennai Police Arrest NCB Officers Over Methamphetamine Trafficking
Following the arrest of two city policemen involved in drug smuggling, the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit (ANIU) has detained another officer from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for questioning regarding methamphetamine trafficking in Chennai. Earlier, a different NCB officer had also been detained for similar inquiries.
Delhi Youth Rahul Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Parents and Sister
A 20-year-old man, identified as Rahul, was arrested on Thursday, December 5, 2024, for allegedly murdering his parents and sister in Delhi’s Neb Sarai area. The police made the arrest after recovering blood-stained clothes and the knife used in the crime from a nearby jungle.
Third Arrest Made in Jafrabad Murder Case; Sahib Detained
Four days after a youth was shot dead in north-east Delhi’s Jafrabad, the police arrested a third suspect on Saturday. The person arrested has been identified as Sahib, joining Suhail and Mehran, who were previously arrested in connection with the crime.
Kochi Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Seize MDMA and Brown Sugar
In two separate raids targeting drug peddlers, the District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) of the Kochi City police arrested two individuals and seized commercial quantities of MDMA and brown sugar from different locations in the city.
Madiwala Police Arrest Shekhar Naidu, Seize 4.1 kg of Marijuana
The Madiwala police arrested a 50-year-old drug peddler, Shekhar Naidu, on Tuesday and seized 4.1 kg of marijuana. Naidu was caught red-handed while waiting for his customers near the Jakkasandra graveyard.
Doctor Attacked by Hotel Cook Ashish in Bettadasanapura
A 37-year-old doctor was attacked and assaulted by a 35-year-old hotel cook, Ashish, who was high on drugs, in Bettadasanapura on Monday night. The incident occurred after Ashish, a native of Nepal, was detained by the police for creating a disturbance on the road under the influence of drugs.