Kerala Police Arrest 54-Year-Old Teacher in Cyber Fraud Case
Kerala Police have arrested Sulapa Mishra Chatterjee, a 54-year-old school teacher from West Bengal, in connection with a major cyber fraud case. The fraud led to the loss of over Rs 1 crore by a company based in Kochi’s Infopark last year.
Two Arrested in Rs 38 Lakh Fraud Involving Chennai College Lecturer
The cybercrime wing of the Avadi Central Crime Branch arrested two individuals on Thursday in connection with a scam in which a Chennai-based college lecturer was duped into transferring Rs 38.1 lakh for a fake “RBI check.”
Two Arrested in Ernakulam for Stealing 70 Sovereigns of Gold and Cash
Ernakulam North police arrested two individuals, Mohidul Islam (27) and Babu Sohara (28) from Assam, in connection with the alleged theft of 70 sovereigns of gold ornaments, ₹10,000, and important documents from a locked house on Desabhimani Road in Kaloor.
Two Gang Members Arrested for Stealing Mobile Tower Equipment Worth Rs 25 Lakh
Two members of a gang involved in stealing remote radio (RR) units, batteries, and other equipment from mobile towers across multiple states were arrested on Sunday by the Ghaziabad police. The arrested individuals, Qasim Malik (24) and Goldie alias Farhan (26), both residents of Hindon Vihar in Nandgram, Ghaziabad, were found in possession of two RR units and four baseband (BB) units, valued at approximately Rs 25 lakh.
Bengaluru Software Engineer Arrested for Selling High-Quality OG Kush
Siva Ram, a 28-year-old software engineer working for a reputed company in Bengaluru, was arrested by the Prohibition and Excise Department on Monday for allegedly selling high-quality foreign ganja. The arrest followed a tip-off about the illegal sale and transportation of OG Kush, a premium variety of ganja, at Prashanth Hills Colony in Raidurg.
Chennai Police Arrest Manipur Woman for Selling Painkiller Tablets Without Prescription
Chennai police arrested 30-year-old Vungliaching alias Rebekka from Singhat in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on Friday for illegally selling painkiller tablets without a prescription. The arrest took place near the Thiruvanmiyur bus stand, where authorities seized 8,100 tablets of tapentadol hydrochloride, a potent pain-relieving drug that is often misused. In addition to the tablets, police also recovered Rs1,650 in cash and an iPhone from her possession.
Kenyan Woman Arrested in Udaipur for Possession of 30 Grams of MDMA
In a significant operation against illegal narcotics, the District Special Team, in collaboration with Sukher Police Station, arrested a 27-year-old Kenyan woman, Nancy Avino, for possessing 30.17 grams of MDMA, a banned substance. The operation was part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign led by Udaipur Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal.
Kanpur Dehat Murder: Woman and Her Brother-in-Law Arrested for Killing 20-Year-Old
Three individuals, including a woman and her brother-in-law, were arrested on Sunday in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old youth, Vikas, whose body was discovered with stab wounds on January 23 in Rohini Shyamgarh village, Kanpur Dehat district.
Delhi Woman’s Murder: Cousin and Accomplice Arrested for Killing Over Pressure to Live Together
In a chilling murder case, a 25-year-old woman, Shilpa Pandey, was found charred and stuffed inside a suitcase in east Delhi. Police arrested Amit Tiwari (22), a taxi driver, and Anuj Kumar (20), a welder, for her brutal murder. The body was discovered on the night of January 26-27, lying by the roadside near Shivaji Road, between Ambedkar Chowk and Kerala Public School.
Pune Police Arrest Gang Behind Theft of Gold from Elderly Woman in Narayangaon
The Local Crime Branch (LCB), Pune Rural, successfully apprehended a gang involved in stealing gold ornaments from an elderly woman in the Narayangaon region. Authorities recovered gold ornaments weighing two tolas, a motorcycle, and Rs. 1.9 lakh in cash during their investigation.
Major Toll Plaza Scam in Chhattisgarh Uncovered, Multiple Arrests Made
A significant fraud involving four toll plazas in Chhattisgarh has been uncovered, leading to massive losses for the exchequer. The Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh government arrested Alok Kumar Singh (a builder from Jaunpur), Rajiv Kumar Mishra (from Prayagraj), Manish Mishra (from Sidhi, MP), and toll operator Suryanarayan for their involvement in creating fake software that mimicked National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) receipts.
Four Arrested in Fake Investment Scam in Indore: Rs 800+ Victims Duped
In a major crackdown, the Indore City Crime Branch raided a fake advisory firm on Friday and arrested four individuals, including the firm’s director, for duping people under the pretense of stock market investments. The accused ran an operation through their firm, which was falsely promoted as a legitimate investment channel, taking advantage of vulnerable individuals looking to profit from stock market investments.
Ranchi ATS & CID Arrest 6 in Rs109 Crore Energy Corp Scam
In a significant development in the Rs109 crore illegal withdrawal case linked to the Energy Development Corporation, the Ranchi ATS and CID teams conducted a raid on Friday, recovering Rs60 lakh in cash and freezing Rs76 lakh across two bank accounts involved in the fraud.
Sooraj K. Arrested for Series of Thefts in Dakshina Kannada
The Dakshina Kannada district police arrested Sooraj K., 36, a resident of Uppala in Kasaragod, Kerala, on Friday. He is accused of being involved in a series of seven house-break thefts across the Puttur, Kadaba, Bantwal, and Vitla police station areas in 2024.
Guindy’ Karthik Arrested for Multiple Suburban Train Thefts
The Government Railway Police (GRP) at Mambalam station arrested 21-year-old ‘Guindy’ Karthik on Monday for his involvement in several thefts on suburban trains. Karthik, who had seven theft cases pending against him, was apprehended after a tip-off led the GRP to St. Thomas Mount railway station.
kukatpally Police Arrest Sampangi Laxman, Murali, Naga Shankar in Theft Case
In a significant breakthrough, the Kukatpally police arrested three habitual offenders on Tuesday for their involvement in a recent theft case. The suspects have been identified as Sampangi Laxman (44), Gummadi Murali (54), and his son Gummadi Naga Shankar (23).
Muvattupuzha Police Arrest Nadakam Ramesh for 50 Thefts
Muvattupuzha police have successfully apprehended a man accused of committing over 50 thefts in the area. The suspect, identified as Rameshan, also known as Nadakam Ramesh (60), hails from Chirayinkeezhu.
Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police Arrest Zingengmawii in Drug Seizure
In a major operation against drug trafficking, Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police successfully confiscated five kilograms of heroin, valued at Rs 39.75 lakh, in Champhai district. Acting on credible intelligence, the authorities launched the operation on Sunday, leading to the seizure in the General Area of Crossing Point III (Laipian Kai)
Hatigaon Police Solve Murder of Bijuli Kinnar; 3 Arrested
The Efforts and Guidance Police Department (EGPD) of Hatigaon Police Station has successfully cracked the murder case of Bijuli Kinnar, a 30-year-old woman found dead in her rented room in Hatigaon.
Bengaluru Couple Arrested in Murder of Teen Girl Sunaina
A couple from Bengaluru has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of 15-year-old Sunaina, whose body was discovered in a suitcase near Sankari on the Salem-Coimbatore National Highway.
Thirumangalam Autorickshaw Driver Arrested for Murder of Rival
On Saturday, Thirumangalam police arrested U. Selvam (50), an autorickshaw driver, for the murder of P. Muniyappan (48), following a heated argument over fleecing customers.
Hyderabad EOW Uncovers Rs4.8-Crore Loan Fraud; 8 Arrested
The Hyderabad Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has uncovered a Rs4.8-crore loan fraud scheme at the Sanathnagar branch of State Bank of India (SBI), leading to the arrest of eight individuals involved in the scam.
Pratapgarh Police Bust Cyber Fraud Racket, Arrest Two Key Members
On Monday, Pratapgarh police announced the busting of an inter-district cyber fraud racket and the arrest of two key members, Anil Kumar and Prem Pal, both residents of Pilibhit. The duo allegedly cheated people of Rs2.28 lakh from multiple accounts between August 24, 2023, and October 16, 2023, in Pratapgarh district.
Chandmari Police Arrest Cyber Criminal Abdul Rashid Ahmed in Major Fraud Case
Chandmari Police have arrested Abdul Rashid Ahmed, a suspected cyber criminal, from Nunmati Nijapar in a significant breakthrough against cyber fraud in the region.
Jodhpur Youths Arrested for Siphoning Rs50 Crore in Cyber Fraud Linked to China
Five young men from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, including a Class 10 student, were arrested for allegedly siphoning off Rs50 crore and converting it into cryptocurrency in collaboration with Chinese cyber scammers. The gang is said to have opened 35 fake bank accounts to carry out the fraud.
Four Nepal Nationals Arrested in Rs4.5 Lakh Theft from Noida Paint Shop
Four Nepal-based men were arrested on Monday for their involvement in a Rs4.5 lakh theft from a paint shop in Sector 11, Noida, which occurred on January 9. The accused were identified as Jahar Singh (33), Deepak Giri (42), Jarendra (42), and Vinod Thapa (38). Police said the suspects had been residing in Noida for the past six months.
Two Suspected Drug Traffickers Arrested with Rs1.23 Crore Smack in Uttar Pradesh
Two suspected drug traffickers were arrested on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh with 615 grams of smack estimated to be worth Rs1.23 crore, police said on Monday.
Yogesh Niwas Chavan Arrested for Stealing Gold Worth Rs7 Lakh from Train
A 24-year-old man, Yogesh Niwas Chavan, has been arrested for stealing a bag containing 111.420 grams of gold worth Rs7,07,000 from a passenger aboard the Siddheshwar Express. The incident took place on December 6, 2024, while the train was traveling from Solapur to Kalyan Railway Station.
Rajesh Sharma Arrested at Delhi Airport for Defrauding Investors of Rs80 Crore
Rajesh Sharma, a 41-year-old man, was arrested Monday at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, as he attempted to flee to Kathmandu. He was wanted by the police for his involvement in a Rs80 crore scam that defrauded people through fraudulent investment schemes. Sharma was on the police’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives list.
Lucknow Police Arrest Employee for Stealing 33 kg of Silver Jewelry
Lucknow Police have successfully cracked a 33 kg silver jewelry theft case with the arrest of Arpit Mishra, an employee at a jewelry shop located in Chowk Sarrafa Bazar. The theft took place on January 25, when Arpit stole silver jewelry worth Rs 33 lakh from his employer’s shop.
Raju Gupta & Mohammad Abrar Arrested in Inter-State Drug Bust
In a significant crackdown, police in Srinagar have dismantled a large inter-state drug trafficking network, resulting in the arrest of two major drug suppliers—Raju Gupta from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and Mohammad Abrar from Bhajanpura, Delhi.
Mohammad Irfan Arrested for Drug Purchase in Naxalbari
In Naxalbari, a youth named Mohammad Irfan was arrested for attempting to purchase drugs during a police raid in Nehal Dayaram Jote. The raid was carried out by the Naxalbari police station after a tip-off about a drug-related activity.
Kingpin Sandeep Shah Among 11 Arrested in Major Drug Bust
In a significant breakthrough, eleven drug peddlers, including Sandeep Shah, the kingpin of the Shah syndicate, were arrested for running an inter-state illicit drug racket. This syndicate was primarily involved in the supply of heroin, which was distributed through an organized supply chain.
Guwahati Police Arrest Two for Attempted Theft, Injured Thief Escapes
in a swift response, the West Guwahati Police District (WGPD), stationed at the Fatasil Ambari Police Station, arrested two individuals who were caught attempting to steal iron rods from the construction site of the Birubari Flyover. The suspects, Biki Das (22) and Shyam Sundar Barman (27), were apprehended after the police seized an autorickshaw and about 40 kilograms of stolen iron rods from their possession.
Awantipora Police Arrest Three Drug Peddlers with 8.16 kg of Poppy Straw
Awantipora Police continue their crackdown on drug trafficking, having successfully arrested three drug peddlers from the Pampore area. The arrests were made during a routine vehicle check at Galander Crossing, where a police team from Pampore Police Station, led by Inspector Naieem Ahmad, intercepted the suspects.