Sriganganagar Police Arrest Satpal and 7 Others in Cyber Fraud
On Wednesday, Sriganganagar police arrested eight individuals, including the main accused Satpal, in connection with a large-scale cyber fraud scheme. The gang is believed to have defrauded over 5,000 people of more than Rs 21 crore by running a fake cryptocurrency and forex trading operation. The scam, which had been active for more than a year and a half, promised high returns to investors via fake online trading platforms and multi-level marketing tactics.
APUWJ Condemns Arrest of Journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder
The Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) has strongly condemned the arrest of Assam-based journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder in Guwahati. Mozumder, who was carrying out his journalistic duties, was detained by Assam police after attempting to question Dambaru Saikia, the managing director of the Assam Co-operative Apex Bank, over allegations of a recruitment scam.
15 Cyber Fraudsters Arrested in Nuh for Fake Social Media Scams
On Wednesday, 15 cyber fraudsters were arrested by police in Nuh for their involvement in a scheme where they procured SIM cards using forged documents and created fake social media accounts to conduct fraudulent activities. The suspects were arrested after a tip-off and a detailed investigation, which tracked the phone numbers used in these cybercrimes. A total of 13 police teams participated in the operation, leading to arrests across various locations in Nuh.
Odisha Police Uncover Rs 3.5 Crore Bank Loan Fraud, Arrest 5
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police has uncovered a complex Rs 3.5 crore bank fraud, resulting in the arrest of five individuals, including a Home Guard, on Tuesday. The fraudsters were involved in a sophisticated scheme that defrauded the State Bank of India (SBI) through a fraudulent Asset Backed Loan (ABL) application.
Main Accused in Elamgulam Bank Scam Arrested After 27 Years
Gopinathan Nair, one of the main accused in the notorious Elamgulam Service Cooperative Bank scam, was arrested after 27 years on Wednesday. Nair, who had been on the run since the late 1990s, was apprehended at Nedumbassery airport while attempting to flee to the United States.
Five Arrested in Odisha for Rs 6.16 Crore Online Trading Scam
The Cyber Crime Unit of the Odisha Crime Branch has arrested five individuals, including a woman, for their involvement in a major online trading investment fraud. The scam defrauded a complainant of Rs 6,16,37,084. The arrest follows a complaint lodged by a resident of Berhampur on July 9, 2024, alleging that he was conned by Sanjana Srinivasan, who befriended him on Facebook, claiming to be a software developer at IBM, Hong Kong.
Two Senior Bengaluru Police Officers Arrested in Bribery Scandal
In a significant blow to Bengaluru’s police force, two senior officers were arrested on charges of accepting a bribe to influence a cyber fraud investigation. The officers, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Tanveer S R and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Krishna Murthy, were apprehended by the Lokayukta police on Tuesday night, following a sting operation initiated by a complaint from a 42-year-old software engineer.
ASI Babulal Meena Arrested in Rs15,000 Bribery Case in Chittorgarh
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Udaipur has arrested ASI Babulal Meena from Akola Police Station in Chittorgarh district for accepting a Rs15,000 bribe.
Hyderabad Police Arrest Two Habitual Burglars, Recover Stolen Property Worth Rs 15 Lakh
The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force, South-East Zone team, in collaboration with the Saidabad police, arrested two notorious house burglars, recovering stolen property worth Rs 15 lakh, including 145 gm of gold ornaments, a watch, and three mobile phones.
Kaithal Police Arrests Gurinder Singh for Cheating in Overseas Job Scam
The Kaithal police have arrested Gurinder Singh, a travel agent from Chandigarh, for defrauding a man by promising him a job abroad, specifically in New Zealand. The arrest was made by the economic cell of Kaithal police following a complaint by the victim, Vikram Singh, a resident of Balbehra village in Cheeka town, Kaithal district.
Thane Crime Branch Arrests Two for Robbing Warehouse in Bhiwandi
The Thane Crime Branch Unit Two has arrested two suspects for their involvement in a robbery where they broke into a warehouse and stole valuables. The suspects, identified as Dilip Chavan (20) and Arjun Rathod (23), hail from Karnataka.
Bhopal Crime Branch Busts Drug Network, Arrests Two Peddlers with Ganja
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Bhopal Crime Branch arrested two individuals on Wednesday for their involvement in the illegal smuggling of ganja (cannabis). Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted a swift operation in the Koh-e-Fiza area, resulting in the seizure of 8.35 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs2 lakh. The accused were booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Farmer Rupanand Singh Arrested for Stoning Wife to Death Over Money Dispute
A 50-year-old farmer, Rupanand Singh, was arrested by the Talsara police in Sundargarh district on Wednesday morning for allegedly killing his wife, Durgabati Singh, following a heated argument over money. The incident occurred in the Dumermuda Dipa forest, near Hutupani village.
5 Arrested for Murder of Sarita Srivastava in Sairpur; Main Accused on the Run
Five youths were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of 42-year-old Sarita Srivastava, who was killed on Saturday night in Sairpur. The police revealed that the murder stemmed from Sarita’s attempt to intervene and stop a group of youths from assaulting hostellers near her home. The main accused, however, remains on the run.
Four Arrested in Bhopal for Online Job Scam that Defrauded Victim of Rs16.7 Lakh
The Cyber-crime Branch of Bhopal on Wednesday arrested four individuals involved in an elaborate online job scam that defrauded a victim of Rs16.7 lakh. The arrested individuals, from Mandsaur, Ujjain, and Dewas, allegedly lured people with fake work-from-home job opportunities, convincing them to complete online tasks in exchange for financial rewards.
Man Arrested for Rs30 Lakh Scam Involving Fake Excavated Gold
A 59-year-old man, Mohan Rai, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a local businessman, Gaurav Soni, of Rs30 lakh by selling fake “excavated gold” in a scam so convincing that even a gold purity test initially backed the deception. Rai, a resident of Uttam Nagar, was apprehended by the police on March 3, while his accomplices remain at large. The police have recovered Rs1.70 lakh from Rai’s possession.
Four Arrested for Multiple Gold Chain Thefts in Hyderabad
Four individuals were arrested by Hyderabad police on Wednesday, March 26, for allegedly being involved in a series of gold chain thefts across the city. The arrested suspects have been identified as Kamble Srinu (32), Md Mahboob (36), Vemula Srinu (45), and Kamble Vikas (22). Three other suspects, however, remain at large.
Online Real Estate Fraudsters Busted in Mewat; Two Arrested
An online fraud racket operating under the guise of a popular real estate website was busted in Mewat, with two individuals arrested by the police. The accused, Sahil (19), a resident of Alwar, and Varis (20), from Deeg, were apprehended in Rajasthan following a series of raids.
Gurugram Police Bust ATM Fraud Gang, 5 Arrested Including 2 Women
The Gurugram police have successfully busted a gang of fraudsters involved in stealing money from ATM users by installing a chip into the power plug of the machines. Five suspects, including two women, were arrested in connection with the crime. The police also recovered an MG Hector car and cash worth Rs 23,200 from the group’s possession.
Haryana Seed Certification Agency Director Arrested in Fertiliser Scam
In a major development regarding the 2018 fertiliser scam, the Haryana State Crime Branch arrested Jagdeep Singh Brar, the Director of the Haryana State Seed Certification Agency (HSSCA), on Friday. The arrest comes seven years after the scam came to light, and official records reportedly contained incriminating evidence against Brar, leading to his detention. While the police had sought a three-day remand, the court instead sent Brar to 14 days of judicial custody.
Two Men Arrested for Stealing Mobile Phones from PG Accommodations in Ahmedabad and Surat
Two men were arrested by the Vastrapur police on charges of breaking into PG accommodations in Ahmedabad and Surat and stealing mobile phones. The accused, Hannan Imran Saiyed (30) from Nizamabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Tabrez Iqbalkhan (27) from Fatehpur, Haryana, had been stealing mobile phones when the PG doors were left open at night.
Two Youths Arrested in Navi Mumbai with Mephedrone Worth Rs2 Crore
A team from the Navi Mumbai crime branch’s Property and Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has arrested two youths, Salauddin Shaikh (21) and Fazal Khan (21), for being in possession of Mephedrone (MD) weighing 1 kg and 4 grams, with an estimated value of Rs2 crore and Rs80,000, respectively.
Kingpin of Drug Smuggling Network, Sameem, Arrested in Tauru
The CIA team in Tauru has successfully arrested Sameem, the kingpin of a major drug smuggling network, who was involved in procuring drugs from foreign smugglers and supplying them to local traffickers. Sameem, a resident of Bawla village in the Tauru Sadar area, had been actively involved in drug trafficking and was wanted in several major drug-related cases. During his arrest, the police recovered a mobile phone and Rs95,000 in cash from his possession.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch Busts Inter-State Bike Theft Gang
The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has successfully apprehended two individuals involved in an inter-state gang responsible for stealing bikes from both Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The stolen bikes, worth a total of Rs6.3 lakh, have been recovered, and the accused have been handed over to the authorities for further legal proceedings.
Palwal Police Uncover Multi-State Scam, Arrest 11 Linked to Chinese Syndicate
In a major breakthrough, Palwal Police have arrested 11 suspects involved in an elaborate money laundering scam that duped victims across India. The scheme, led by a Chinese organized crime syndicate, has been linked to at least 100 similar complaints nationwide.
Vadodara Police Arrest Two Criminals Involved in Multiple Thefts
The Vadodara Crime Branch successfully arrested two individuals involved in a string of criminal activities, including break-ins and thefts, in the city. The suspects, Naushad alias Sagar Mustak Alam from Navi Mumbai and Shera Chauhan from Naigaon, Maharashtra, were apprehended after attempting to flee when they spotted a police patrol vehicle.
Srinagar Police Arrest Female Drug Peddler, Seize 1.94 Kg Cannabis
Srinagar Police have successfully arrested a female drug peddler and seized a significant amount of contraband from her possession. The arrest took place at a checkpoint set up by a police party from the Shaltang police station at Panzinara.
Kanchanbagh Police Solve Murder of Zakir Khan, Arrest Two
The Kanchanbagh police have successfully solved the murder case of Zakir Khan (53), which was reported on Wednesday, and arrested two individuals in connection with the killing on Saturday.
Excise Department Arrests Two Drug Peddlers in KPHB, Seize 2 kg of Marijuana
The Excise Department Special Task Force has arrested two individuals on charges of drug peddling and seized 2 kg of marijuana from their possession in KPHB on Wednesday.
Medchal Police Arrest Woman and Lover for Husband’s Murder
On February 12, 2025, Medchal Police arrested Nunavath Lalitha (28) and Rallapeta Narasimha (32) for allegedly conspiring to murder Nunavath Ramesh, Lalitha’s husband. Both suspects are residents of Kindi Basti, Medchal.
Narsingi Double Murder Three Arrested in Killing of Woman and Ankit Saket
In a major breakthrough, Narsingi Police arrested Rahul Kumar Saket, Raj Kumar Saket, and Sukhendra Kumar Saket, all hailing from Madhya Pradesh, for their involvement in a double murder that occurred three days ago.
Bandlaguda Police Arrest Wife and Stepson in Mohd Masiuddin’s Murder
The Bandlaguda Police have arrested Shabana, the wife of Mohd Masiuddin, and her stepson Sameer in connection with the murder of Masiuddin, which occurred on Tuesday at Crystal Township.
Rachakonda Police Arrest 5-Person Gang Involved in Rs 29.69 Lakh ATM Theft
The Rachakonda Police have successfully arrested a five-member gang involved in the theft of Rs 29.69 lakh from an SBI ATM in Ravirala village, located on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The accused individuals have been identified as Rahul (25), Musthakeem Khan (28), Waheed Khan (18), Shakeel Khan (24), and Mohammed Sarfaraz (28), all originally from Rajasthan.
Rachakonda Police Bust Child Trafficking Network, 27 Arrested
In a significant operation, the Rachakonda Police have successfully broken up an inter-state child trafficking ring, rescuing 10 infants and apprehending 27 individuals involved in the illegal trade. Leading the operation, the Special Operations Team from Malkajgiri worked in collaboration with Chaitanyapuri Police. Among those arrested is the prime suspect, Somu Amulya, an Asha worker from Malakpet, Hyderabad.
Balanagar Police Arrest Trio for Selling Fake Cotton Seeds
A joint operation by the Balanagar Special Operations Team (SOT) and Bachupally Police has resulted in the arrest of three individuals involved in the illegal trade of counterfeit cotton seeds. The gang was apprehended while attempting to transport 700 kilograms of fake BG-III cotton seeds, valued at Rs17.5 lakh, on Tuesday.
Odisha Police Arrest Five in Rs6 Crore Cryptocurrency Scam
In a major breakthrough, the cybercrime wing of Odisha’s state crime branch arrested five individuals, including a woman, from Surat for defrauding a Berhampur businessman of over Rs6 crore through a fake cryptocurrency trading platform.
Jaipur Gang Arrested for Fake Government Recruitment Scam
On Wednesday, Jaipur City Police revealed the dismantling of a sophisticated fake recruitment operation, where a gang orchestrated fraudulent recruitment drives to deceive job seekers. The gang had been conducting these fake recruitment drives at various hotels in Jaipur, swindling aspirants of government jobs by posing as legitimate officials.
Manipur Police Arrest Five Militants, Seize Arms and Drugs
In a significant crackdown on militants and drug trafficking, Manipur Police arrested five hardcore militants and seized a cache of arms and ammunition in the past 24 hours. The arrests took place in multiple districts, including Imphal East, Imphal West, and Bishnupur.
Dispur and Gorchuk Police Seize Over 70 kg of Ganja in Drug Busts
In a significant drug bust, Dispur Police raided a hideout at Narakasur Pahar, Kahilipara, and seized 50.456 kg of ganja along with Rs11,150 in cash. Shantanu Kar (29) was arrested in connection with the drug trafficking operation. Police have initiated legal proceedings against him.
Pune Rural Police Bust Interstate Vehicle Theft Gang, Recover Two Trucks
Pune Rural Police successfully apprehended a four-member interstate vehicle theft gang and recovered two stolen trucks valued at Rs20 lakh. The arrests were made after a detailed investigation following the theft of a dumper truck from Yavat on March 20.
