Mahesh Kumar Arrested for Stealing Doctor’s Shoes in Somajiguda
Mahesh Kumar, a habitual offender involved in several property crimes in the past, was arrested by Panjagutta police on Thursday. The arrest came less than 24 hours after he stole a doctor’s shoes from a private hospital in Somajiguda on Wednesday afternoon.
Puducherry Police Unveil Major Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
The Cyber Crime Police Station (CCPS) of Puducherry has successfully dismantled a major fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme that defrauded 11 investors in Puducherry of approximately Rs3.4 crore. The scheme also affected victims in other states across India. In connection with the case, the police have arrested two individuals, Nitish Jain and Aravind.
Satender Bhasin, MD of Venice Mall, Arrested in Greater Noida
Satender Bhasin, also known as Montu Bhasin, the owner and Managing Director of Venice Mall in Greater Noida, has been arrested by Beta-2 police on charges of vandalism, assault, document theft, and arson. The arrest follows a complaint filed by the DS Group, resulting in an FIR being lodged against Bhasin and three others at the Beta-2 police station.
Trio Arrested for Extorting Rs84 Lakh Through ‘Digital Arrest’ Fraud
Three individuals were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly extorting a woman of Rs84 lakh through a new cyber fraud technique called ‘digital arrest’, the police reported.
Two Arrested for ATM Tampering and Fraud in Wadi Area
Two individuals have been arrested in the Wadi area for tampering with an ATM at an Axis Bank branch on Khadgaon Road. The criminals manipulated the machine to trap customers’ cash and later withdrew the money once the opportunity arose. The arrested men have been identified as Roshan (also known as Monty Samuel Verma) and Palash (also known as Gochya Rajendra Meshram), both from Imamwada.
Jalandhar Police Arrest Four for Illegally Distributing Prescription Drugs
Jalandhar Police arrested four individuals, including three women, and seized 150 Etizolam tablets and 49 Tramadol tablets in a special operation in Phillaur as part of an intensified anti-drug campaign. The arrested individuals have been identified as Dharminder Singh, who was operating an unlicensed medicine shop in Landhra village, and Jyoti, Preeti, and Monika.
Four Arrested in Tarn Taran for Heroin Trafficking and Seized Motorcycles
Tarn Taran police arrested four individuals involved in heroin trafficking, recovering a significant quantity of heroin and impounding two motorcycles used in the crime. The arrested individuals have been identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi (19) and Baljeet Kaur (32), both residents of Muthiaval village in Tarn Taran, Maninder Singh (34) from Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran, and Harpreet Singh (26) from Lodhi Gujar village in Amritsar.
Sikar Police Arrest Five for Multi-Million Rupee Land Scam
Sikar Kotwali Police arrested five individuals, including a woman, in connection with a multi-million rupee land scam. The gang defrauded 19.5 million rupees from the complainant by pretending to sell land, using a method eerily similar to the plot of the movie “Bunty Aur Babli.”
Puducherry Cyber Police Arrest Two in Cryptocurrency Scam
The Cyber Wing of Puducherry Police has successfully unearthed a cryptocurrency scam and arrested two men from Coimbatore, Hitesh Kumar and Aravinth Kumar.
Kulgam Police Arrest Drug Peddler, Seize 10.47 Kg Poppy Straw
Kulgam Police have successfully arrested a drug peddler, Mohammad Syed Parray, and seized 10.47 kilograms of poppy straw-like contraband from his possession. The arrest took place at a checkpoint at Damidola crossing on Thursday.
Five Arrested in Agartala for Black Money Conversion Scam
On Thursday, Agartala Police arrested five individuals involved in a well-organized gang that engaged in fraudulent transactions to convert black money into white. The scam came to light when one of the gang members tried to deceive a local travel agency.
ACB Arrests Akram Ali, Vikesh Kumar Bansal in Rs 54 Crore GST Scam
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has arrested three key conspirators and four proprietors of fake firms involved in a massive GST refund scam amounting to Rs 54 crore. The investigation has so far uncovered forged invoices worth approximately Rs 718 crore. Earlier, the ACB arrested seven individuals, including a GST officer from the Delhi government and three advocates, in connection with the scam.
Kerala Man Arrested for Offering Fake Job Offers in Israel
The Kuruppampady police have arrested a 35-year-old man, Sreethesh, from Kannur, on charges of cheating job aspirants by promising them fake job offers in Israel.
Indore Police Arrest Medical Store Operator in Narcotics Trade
On Thursday, four individuals, including a medical store operator, were arrested in Indore for their involvement in the illegal trade of narcotic substances. The operation was carried out after the police received a tip-off regarding the illicit activity. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya confirmed the arrests and said that authorities seized 1,365 Alprazolam tablets and a scooter used in the crime.
Devendra Pratap Mourya Arrested in Cambodia-Based Cyber Crime Racket
Rourkela police on Saturday arrested Devendra Pratap Mourya, a key member of a Cambodia-based international cyber crime syndicate, in connection with a major cyber fraud case. The arrest follows a look-out circular issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), with Mourya being implicated in over 500 cyber crimes across India.
ATS Arrests Man in Sultanpur for Forged Identity and Fraudulent Documents
On Friday, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested Maan, a man from Punjab, in Sultanpur for living under a false identity using forged documents. The arrest comes as part of heightened security measures ahead of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and the Republic Day celebrations.
Bangladeshi National Nazma Arrested in Kanpur for Staying Illegally
In a significant development, the Kanpur police arrested Nazma, a Bangladeshi national, for staying in India illegally using forged documents. The arrest was made as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Prabhat Prahari,’ an initiative where police are checking suspicious vehicles and individuals across the city.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Arrest Mitesh Vhora and Kepin Mehta in Forex Fraud
In a significant cyber fraud case, Pimpri-Chinchwad Cyber Police have arrested Mitesh Rajubhai Vhora (34) and Kepin Ajitkumar Mehta (41) from Ahmedabad and Mira-Bhayandar, respectively, for their involvement in defrauding a local resident of Rs 1.12 crore. The fraud was executed under the guise of lucrative returns from forex trading.
Pune Police Arrest Couple in Rajasthan Man’s Murder Case
In a swift and commendable operation, the Bundgarden Police Station’s investigation team successfully arrested the accused involved in the murder of Kamlesh Jetharam Mewad, a man from Rajasthan. The missing person report was filed by Jetharam Mewad, Kamlesh’s father, on February 20, 2025, after his son went missing. Tragically, Kamlesh’s body was later found murdered and buried on a farm near Soghat City, Rajasthan. Upon identification, it was confirmed that the body belonged to Kamlesh.
Pune Police Arrest Trio in MPSC Exam Paper Leak Scam
Pune City Police have apprehended three individuals in connection with a fraudulent scheme involving Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exam papers. The accused allegedly contacted MPSC aspirants, demanding a sum of Rs 40 lakh in exchange for access to question papers before the exam.
Shivajinagar Police Bust Fake LIC Policy Scam, Arrest Three
Shivajinagar Police have arrested three individuals for orchestrating a fraudulent Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) policy scam from a fake call center in Wakdewadi. The suspects duped victims by promising high returns on fake LIC policies, using forged IDs and fake company names to appear legitimate.
Kishtwar Police Solve J&K Bank Dachhan Theft Case, Arrest Two
In a significant development, Kishtwar police have successfully solved the J&K Bank Dachhan theft case and arrested two individuals involved in the crime. Part of the stolen amount has also been recovered.
Thiruvananthapuram Police Arrest A.R. Affan in Family Murder Case
The Thiruvananthapuram Rural police arrested A.R. Affan on Thursday, the prime accused in the brutal murder of five of his family members in Venjaramoodu.
Mumbai EOW Arrests Manohar Arunachalam in Rs122 Crore Embezzlement Case
The Mumbai police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested Manohar Arunachalam (33) on February 27, 2025, in connection with a massive Rs122 crore embezzlement at the New India Cooperative Bank. Manohar is the son of Unnathan Arunachalam, a businessman who is currently absconding.
Panchkula Police Arrest Two in Mining Scam After Court Strictures
Following strictures from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Panchkula Police took swift action and arrested two police officers involved in a large-scale mining scam. The scam, which came to light in December 2024, involved a network of police officials and illegal miners who coordinated through WhatsApp groups.
Tripura Police Arrest Three Youths in Battala Bazar Drug Crackdown
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Tripura Police arrested three youths with a large quantity of narcotics in Battala Bazar, the capital’s bustling market area. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sahadeb Debnath, Ankit Dev, and Suman Ghosh.
Gurugram Police Arrest Five Accused in Organized Crime, Seize Weapons
A Crime Branch team from the Gurugram Police arrested five individuals with illegal weapons for their involvement in organized crime spanning Delhi, Gurugram, and Nuh, officials said. The arrests occurred on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, near the Dhankot canal in Gurugram.
Four Drug Peddlers, Including Three Women, Arrested in Bishnah
In a significant drug bust, the police arrested four individuals, including three women, on Thursday in Bishnah, seizing 40.5 grams of heroin and some sharp-edged weapons. The accused have been identified as Parveen Kumar alias “Pinna”, Rekha Kumari alias “Kajal”, Jyoti Bala alias “Ramta”, and Rashmi Langeh, all residents of the village of Chorli, Bishnah.
Three Men Arrested in Puducherry for Rs 1.3 Crore Online Fraud
In a significant breakthrough, the Madurai rural district cybercrime police arrested three men in Puducherry for their involvement in various online frauds. The arrests followed a complaint received on June 28, in which a victim reported being cheated of Rs 1.3 crore by scammers offering a fake part-time job.
Two Arrested in Chennai for Defrauding College Lecturer of Rs 38 Lakh
In a significant breakthrough, the Avadi Central Crime Branch Cybercrime Wing arrested two individuals involved in the Rs 38.1 lakh fraud that targeted a Chennai-based college lecturer. The arrested suspects have been identified as S Muhammad Ismail (36), an MBA holder from Mannady working at a private logistics company, and M Sadhik Basha (39), a school dropout from Aranthangi who runs a shop in Burma Bazaar.
Arunachal Police Arrest Md. Jamir Ali for Stolen Motorcycle and Phone
Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested Md. Jamir Ali, a resident of Batiamari Borivye, Sonitpur, Assam, after a coordinated interstate operation to recover a stolen Yamaha MT-15 motorcycle and Realme 9i 5G mobile phone
Rage Kena Arrested with 6.5 Kg Cannabis in Naharlagun Police Raid
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Naharlagun police arrested a 35-year-old man, Rage Kena, after seizing over 6.5 kg of cannabis. The police action followed a tip-off, leading to a raid on Kena’s rented house in the Papunallah area.
Tare Nyibe Arrested with 9.7gms Heroin in Itanagar Hotel Raid
In a successful anti-drug operation, Itanagar Capital Police arrested Tare Nyibe, a drug peddler, and seized 9.7 grams of suspected heroin from his possession. Nyibe, hailing from Taliha circle in Upper Subansiri district, was apprehended in a hotel raid on July 10.
Naharlagun Police Bust Cybercrime Involving Fake Pornographic Video
The Naharlagun police recently uncovered a cybercrime ring involving the creation and distribution of a fake pornographic video, which exploited a local girl’s photo. The video, which depicted the girl in a sexual act, was circulated on the Telegram app under the title “Arunachal Girl’s VIP,” where it was made available for a fee.
Naharlagun Police Arrest Md Samirul Islam, Md Alauddin, and Md Habijul Ali for Vehicle Theft
In a successful operation, the Naharlagun police, supported by Laluk Police Station OC SI Milton Borgohain and his team, apprehended three individuals for their involvement in a vehicle theft that occurred on December 6 at Model Village, Naharlagun.
