Sanjay CT Arrested in Overseas Job Scam Involving Fraud
Sanjay CT, a 47-year-old police inspector, was arrested on Wednesday for his involvement in an overseas job scam. He is the Station House Officer (SHO) at Thoppumpady police station in Ernakulam. Sanjay, a native of Changanassery, was arrested by Kottayam West police, following a separate suspension due to an earlier disciplinary issue.
UT Police Arrest Snatchers Ganesh and Dharmender in Mobile Theft
Two snatchers were arrested by the UT police after an investigation into multiple thefts, including the recovery of three stolen mobile phones, two scooters, and a rickshaw.
21-Year-Old Nadiya Abdul Shaikh Arrested in Rs 8 Crore Online Scam
A 21-year-old woman from Trombay has been arrested in connection with an online cheating case where a Mumbai businessman was defrauded of Rs 8 crore last year. Nadiya Abdul Shaikh, a resident of Cheeta Camp, was apprehended by the Central Cyber Police after her involvement emerged during the investigation. The police revealed that she was part of a larger gang of online fraudsters who posed as officials from a bank in Finland.
Mazhar Khan Arrested for Forging BHMS Degree in Bengaluru Case
On Tuesday, Bengaluru police arrested Mazhar Khan, a 40-year-old man from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, in connection with a case involving a forged BHMS degree issued by a Karnataka-based education institute. Khan, who runs an educational institute in the Daulatabad area of Sambhajinagar, was identified as a key player in the crime. He is also wanted by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) police for allegedly issuing multiple forged degrees to lawyers practicing across the country.
Arif Nisar Arrested in Rs 2,200 Crore Cloud Particles Investment Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in Jalandhar arrested Arif Nisar in connection with a massive Rs 2,200 crore investment scam involving the sale of cloud particles. The arrest was made at a hotel near the IGI Airport in Delhi, and Nisar was subsequently brought to the ED office in Jalandhar on Tuesday morning.
Three Arrested in Chennai Cocaine Smuggling Racket, Including Nigerian National
Chennai police have arrested three individuals, including a Nigerian national, for their involvement in a cocaine smuggling operation. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into a racket that distributed drugs to dealers and customers across the city. Since January 25, a total of 18 suspects have been arrested, including a disc jockey (DJ) and a bar manager.
Udaipur Bank Scam Police Constable Jayanta Saha Arrested
Jayanta Saha, a police constable associated with the Cyber Cell of R.K. Pur police station, was arrested in connection with the Udaipur bank scam on Tuesday night. The Rs 82 lakh fixed-deposit scam at HDFC Bank involved unauthorized withdrawals from customer accounts before maturity.
Delhi Police Bust Mobile Tower Scam Arrest Two Fraudsters
Delhi Police have successfully busted a mobile tower scam, arresting two individuals who were running a fraudulent scheme. The Cyber Crime police station in the outer north district arrested Sarfaraz and Monnu, both fake website developers, for their involvement in the scam.
Gang Behind Jewellery Shop Robbery in Sector 7 Arrested 5 Suspects Detained
A police raid on Tuesday led to the arrest of five individuals in connection with the jewellery shop robbery in Sector 7, committed earlier this year. The accused, identified as Rizwan (29), Mohammed Ahmed (45), Mubin alias Bablu (35), Irshad (25), and Saurabh Verma (29), hail from two districts in Uttar Pradesh: Bijnor and Amroha.
Patna Police Crack Murder Case Two Arrested in Santosh Bind’s Death
Patna Police have successfully cracked the murder case of Santosh Bind (32), who was shot dead on February 24. The victim, a resident of Begampur Sati Chaura in the Mehandiganj police station area, was killed by unidentified assailants.
Phillaur Police Bust Drug Network, Arrest Three Female Peddlers
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Phillaur police have arrested three female drug peddlers and seized 160 narcotic pills as part of their ongoing anti-drug operations.
Bhalchandra Mahadev Ashtekar Arrested in Rs9 Crore Investment Fraud
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has successfully arrested Bhalchandra Mahadev Ashtekar, the director of Sai Indus Marketing and Shri Multi Services, for his involvement in defrauding investors of Rs9.02 crore. Ashtekar was accused of promising high returns on stock market investments, ultimately leading to significant financial losses for victims. The arrest came after Vijaykumar Murlidhar Ghate, a complainant and investor, filed a report.
Serial Offender Ismail Isaac Sheikh Arrested for Rs 7 Lakh Theft
A 27-year-old man, identified as Ismail Isaac Sheikh, has been arrested by the Kashigaon police station for stealing Rs 7 lakh in cash from a shop in the Mira Road area. The police recovered Rs 4.5 lakh and 25 pairs of clothing, which the accused purchased using the stolen money.
Dharmender Kumar Arrested in Job Scam, Defrauds Victims of Rs 15.8 Lakh
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested Dharmender Kumar alias Rohan, 30, from Uttar Pradesh, for his involvement in a nationwide job scam. Kumar was operating a call centre in Delhi and has been linked to five different cases across India.
Man Arrested for Stealing 96 Luxury Watches Worth Rs 40 Lakh in Delhi
A man was arrested for allegedly stealing 96 luxury watches, including brands like Rado and Tissot, worth Rs 40 lakh in southwest Delhi, an official reported on Wednesday.
Father-Son Duo Arrested for Running Canada Immigration Fraud Racket
The police’s Anti-Immigration Fraud Unit has arrested a father-son duo for allegedly running a fraudulent immigration racket, tricking villagers with false promises of sending them to Canada.
Owner of Rudraksh Group Overseas Arrested in Nationwide Immigration Fraud Case
The owner of a Phase-1 immigration firm, Rakesh Rikhi, along with five accomplices, has been arrested for allegedly duping over 40 visa hopefuls from various states. The firm, Rudraksh Group Overseas Solutions, located in Phase-1, Mohali, was also recently added to a statewide immigration fraud list released by Punjab Police.
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Arrest Job Scam Accused, Pavan Kalyan
Hyderabad cyber crime police have arrested Pavan Kalyan (38) from Illandhu, Khammam district for defrauding a man out of Rs5.73 lakh under the pretext of offering a data entry job with a Multi-National Company.
Manipur Police Arrest KYKL Member and Murder Suspect, Seize Arms
Manipur Police have arrested two individuals in a series of significant operations. The first arrest was of Shamjetsabam Romananda Singh (23), an active member of the proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), a banned militant group. He was apprehended on February 26 at Imphal International Airport, located in Imphal West District, under the jurisdiction of Singjamei Police Station.
Odisha Youth Arrested for IPS Job Scam, Defrauds Rs 30 Lakh
Kanha Patra, a youth from Odisha, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that defrauded over Rs30 lakh from a young man from West Bengal. The accused hails from the Srimannagar area under Nimakhandi police limits in Berhampur, Odisha.
Hyderabad Police Arrest Three in Ganja Seizure, 41 Kg Recovered
Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW), in a joint operation with Madhuranagar police, arrested three individuals involved in drug trafficking and seized 41 kilograms of ganja on Wednesday.
Hyderabad Police Arrest Tamata Sanjay and Pavan for Ganja Smuggling
The Hyderabad police made a significant bust on Tuesday, arresting nine individuals, including seven ganja peddlers, and seizing a total of eight kilograms of ganja. The peddlers were apprehended near James Street railway station while selling the contraband to two customers. During interrogation, the primary accused, Tamata Sanjay alias Tuna, and his cousin Tamata Pavan alias Dambar, both known rowdy sheeters from Marredpally, confessed their involvement in several criminal activities.
Four Arrested in Kolkata for Fraudulently Issuing SIM Cards
The Kolkata Police arrested four individuals, including Anirban Saha, his wife Deblina Chakraborty, Ripan Saha, and Sobham Debnath, for fraudulently obtaining mobile SIM cards in the names of unaware individuals. These SIM cards were misused in various cyber crimes and may have been distributed among individuals involved in anti-national activities.
Ankush Sharma and Sunil Singh Arrested for Attempted Burglary at J&K Bank
Two individuals, Ankush Sharma and Sunil Singh, were arrested after they attempted to break into a J&K Bank branch in the Hatli area. According to a police spokesperson, the two suspects tried to access the strong room of the bank by breaking through a side wall during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Two Arrested in Drug Seizure Operation at Banderdewa Check Gate
On February 24, 2025, Banderdewa Police arrested two individuals involved in drug peddling and successfully seized a significant amount of heroin during a routine check at the Banderdewa check gate. The operation, which led to the discovery of 150.70 grams of heroin, was conducted after police received credible information about a potential drug smuggling attempt.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Busts Inter-District Ganja Racket, Arrests 3
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police successfully dismantled an inter-district ganja trafficking racket on Friday, arresting three individuals, including a woman from Chakan. The operation resulted in the seizure of 96 kilograms of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 63 lakh.
Delhi Police Arrest Two Members of ‘Thak-Thak’ Gang, Solve Rs 1 Cr Diamond Theft
Delhi Police on Tuesday successfully solved a high-profile diamond theft case by arresting two members of the notorious ‘Thak-Thak’ gang, including a woman. The gang is accused of stealing diamond jewellery worth Rs 1 crore from a car in Agra.
Guntur Police Arrest Syed Nagur Basha, Uppala Suresh in Rs 14.65 Lakh Burglary
Guntur district police have arrested four individuals involved in a series of house burglaries, recovering stolen gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 14.65 lakh. The arrests were made by the Old Guntur and CCS police as part of an intensified crackdown on thefts.
Jaipur Police Arrest Abhishek Sharma, Vikas Malchandaka in Theft Operation
The Crime Branch of the Jaipur Police Commissionerate arrested a notorious bike and mobile thief, Abhishek Sharma, along with Vikas Malchandaka, a buyer of the stolen items, on Wednesday. Sharma, a habitual offender residing in Johari Bazaar, has several vehicle theft cases registered against him.
NIA Arrests Seeni Aabulkhan in Sri Lankan Human Trafficking Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday apprehended a key suspect, Seeni Aabulkhan, in connection with a Sri Lankan human trafficking case. Aabulkhan had been evading arrest for the past three years.
West Bengal CID Busts Interstate Child Trafficking Racket, Rescues Infant
The West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) successfully dismantled an interstate child trafficking network on Sunday, rescuing a two-day-old girl and arresting two individuals outside Shalimar railway station in Howrah district.
School Principal Arrested in BZ Group Ponzi Scam in Gujarat
The Gujarat Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday arrested Vinod Patel, a school principal, for his involvement in the multi-crore BZ Group Ponzi scam. His arrest brings the total number of arrests in the case to 10, including Bhupendrasinh Zala, the mastermind and a local BJP leader.
Three Smugglers Arrested with Heroin in Biswanath Chariali
Police arrested three smugglers on illegal drug charges last evening in Biswanath Chariali. Acting on a tip-off, a special police team tracked a car with the number plate AS12L6801, which had three occupants, and intercepted it on the BG Road near Chariali HS and MP School. The car was reportedly coming from Khanamukh, Sonitpur.
Four Arrested in Manipur for Running Mule Account in Financial Fraud
The Manipur State Home Department’s Cyber Crime unit has arrested four individuals suspected of operating a mule account, which is often used for committing financial offenses such as money laundering and fraud. The arrests were made following a series of operations across the valley districts over the past few days.
Shahkot Police Arrest Three in Fraudulent Property Agreement Case
The Shahkot police have arrested three individuals, including two nambardars and a deed writer, in connection with a fraud and criminal conspiracy case. The accused have been identified as Hans Raj, a nambardar from Mohalla Bagh Wala, Paramjit, a nambardar from Haji Pur village, and Raj Kumar, a deed writer from Mohalla Bawian, all residents of Shahkot.
Inspector C.P. Sajayan Arrested in Overseas Job Scam in Kottayam
The Kottayam West police arrested Inspector C.P. Sajayan on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in an overseas job scam. Sajayan, 47, hailing from Changanassery, had been working as an inspector at the Thoppumpady police station in Ernakulam.