Aman Aggarwal Rahul Sharma Held in Rs4.5 Cr Scam
Ghaziabad police arrested seven individuals on Friday in connection with a large-scale fake insurance policy scam that defrauded more than 1,500 people across India. The accused earned approximately Rs4.5 crore through the racket.
M Hussain T Rajesh Held in Madurai Tax Fraud Case
A 10-month cyber crime investigation has uncovered a major property tax fraud involving revenue staff of the Madurai Corporation, resulting in losses nearing Rs1 crore. The scam, which impacted over 150 properties, involved deliberate under-assessment of taxes on the official portal.
Vishan Dutt Held in Rs15 Lakh Fake Canada Visa Scam
In a major breakthrough in an ongoing crackdown on immigration fraud, the IGI Airport police have arrested Vishan Dutt alias Vishu (30), a Haryana-based travel agent, for orchestrating a fake visa operation aimed at smuggling a passenger into Canada via Taiwan.
Awla Durga Prasad Kin Held in Palamu Theft Case
In a successful crackdown on an interstate theft ring, Lesliganj police in Palamu district have arrested two individuals and recovered a substantial haul of stolen property. The accused have been identified as Awla Durga Prasad (27) of Andhra Pradesh and his relative Awla Balram (25) from Odisha.
CID Arrests 5 in Rs92.6 Lakh UP Bank Fraud Case
In a major breakthrough, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Uttar Pradesh has arrested five former employees of the District Cooperative Bank in connection with a Rs92.63 lakh embezzlement and forgery case dating back to 2019.
Shivam Verma 3 Others Held in Rs50 Lakh Cyber Scam
In a major breakthrough, the Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch has arrested four fraudsters who allegedly extorted over Rs50 lakh from unsuspecting victims by impersonating police officers and threatening legal action over watching “inappropriate content.”
CBI Arrests 9 in Rs8.5 Lakh Mule Bank Account Scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested nine individuals involved in a massive scam using around 8.5 lakh mule bank accounts across more than 700 bank branches in India. The arrests came during Operation Chakra V, which led to raids at 42 locations in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Muhammed Shanish Janeesh Held in Kerala Cyber Scam
The Vadakara Cyber Police in Kerala have arrested two individuals—Muhammed Shanish of Thamarassery and Muhammed Janeesh of Madavoor—in connection with a digital arrest scam involving Rs18 lakh in extorted funds.
Advaika Scam T V Aditya Held in Rs300 Cr Investor Fraud
In a massive investment scam, over 1,200 investors were allegedly duped of nearly Rs300 crore by Advaika Trading Company, a firm based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The prime accused, Tadepalli Venkata Aditya, a former LIC agent and manager of the firm, has been arrested along with an associate.
CBI Arrests Prince Anand in Rs37 Lakh Cyber Extortion Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Prince Jashvantlal Anand, the alleged mastermind behind a transnational cyber extortion racket, during a series of raids conducted in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Hyberabad Police Arrest Influencers Nagarakesh & Others for Fake Betting Scam
In a significant crackdown, hyberabad Cybercrime Police have arrested four social media influencers—Chinnamsetty Nagarakesh, Pottavattini Deepak, Guguloth Sriram Nayak, and Hemanth Kumar—for promoting fake betting apps and websites operated from abroad. The accused collectively earned Rs 2.75 crore by targeting thousands of Telugu youth through Instagram reels and Telegram channels, police said.
Sonam Kumawat & Preeti Bairwa Arrested for Home Theft in Heera Nagar
Two women, Sonam Kumawat (21) from Scheme No. 78 and Preeti Bairwa (25) from Chitawad Palda, were arrested by Heera Nagar police for stealing gold jewellery and cash from a home. The accused targeted houses by pretending to be domestic workers seeking employment and struck when they found women alone.
ANSCBL MD K. Murugan Employee Arrested in Loan Scam
In a major breakthrough, managing director K. Murugan and employee Kalaivanan of the Andaman and Nicobar State Cooperative Bank Ltd (ANSCBL) were arrested Friday night over alleged loan irregularities, police confirmed.
Adnan & Tanveer Khan Held in Rs3.63 Cr Cyber Trading Scam
In a major breakthrough, the South Cyber Police arrested Adnan Shamshuddin Khan (27), a real estate professional, and Tanveer Khan (31), an employee of a private firm, for allegedly duping a Mumbai-based accountant of Rs3.63 crore in a fraudulent online share trading scheme.
Gujarat Congress VP Hira Jotva, Son Held in MGNREGA Scam
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Bharuch police arrested Gujarat Congress Vice President Hira Jotva, his son Digvijay Jotva, and associate Rajesh Tailor in connection with a major MGNREGA scam involving fake job cards and embezzlement of government funds.
Adarsh Jaiswal Arrested for Posing as TTE, Duping Passengers
Adarsh Jaiswal, a 26-year-old unemployed B.Tech graduate from Atraila, Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested by the Varanasi Government Railway Police (GRP) for impersonating a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) and selling fake train tickets to passengers.
Kumar Lav Agarwal Gulbahar Malik Held in Rs50 Cr GST Scam
In a major crackdown on tax fraud, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Jamshedpur unit, has arrested two individuals—Kumar Lav Agarwal and Gulbahar Malik—for their alleged role in a massive Rs50 crore GST scam. The duo was taken into custody from Ranchi on Tuesday for fraudulently claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) worth over Rs11 crore using fake invoices and shell companies.
Kapil Arrested in Multi-Crore PGI Ayushman Bharat & Himcare Fraud
In a major development in the ongoing multi-crore fraud involving the Ayushman Bharat cashless treatment scheme at Chandigarh PGI, police have now arrested Kapil, a data operator at the Himcare counter in Nehru Hospital. Kapil is the first insider from PGI apprehended in connection with this expanding scam.
Four Arrested in Ghitorni Farmhouse Robbery Including Businessman’s Drivers
Delhi Police arrested four men on Thursday in connection with the violent robbery that occurred at a businessman’s farmhouse in Ghitorni, South Delhi, earlier this week. On Monday, four masked assailants—at least two posing as security guards—stormed the farmhouse, held businessman Karan Chopra hostage at gunpoint, and stole Rs30 lakh in cash along with a gold chain
Five Arrested in Rajpipla Maharaja’s Pistol & Cheque Theft Case
Narmada district police in Gujarat have arrested five individuals for the theft of a .45-bore Colt pistol and eight signed blank cheques belonging to the erstwhile maharaja of Rajpipla, Raghubir Singh Gohil. The stolen pistol, valued at Rs 3 lakh, was recovered along with other items. The accused allegedly used the cheques to withdraw Rs 9 lakh illegally.
Four Arrested in Ahmedabad Theft Ring Bust, 21 Phones Recovered
In a major breakthrough, the Sarkhej Police Station in Ahmedabad dismantled a theft ring by arresting four suspects involved in numerous robberies across the city. Authorities recovered stolen goods valued at Rs1.1 lakh, including 21 mobile phones and cash.
Gurleen, Gurpreet, Fauja Singh Held in Drug Peddling Case
The Bilga police have arrested three individuals on charges of drug peddling after seizing 260 intoxicating tablets from their possession. The accused were identified as Gurleen Singh of Bhatti Bilga village, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi of Sagarpur village, and Fauja Singh of Bhode village.
Harman, Dimpi Among Five Booked for Mehatpur House Theft
The Mehatpur police have registered a case against five individuals for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery from a residence in Singhpur village.
Vikas Kuldip Singh Held in Phagwara Drug Seizures
The Phagwara police have arrested two individuals in separate cases of drug possession and filed charges under the NDPS Act.
Punjab Police Arrest Two in Major Child Exploitation Cybercrime Bust
Punjab Police’s cybercrime division has made a significant breakthrough by arresting two individuals and identifying 33 suspects involved in viewing, transmitting, and distributing child sexual exploitative and abusive material (CSEAM) through various online platforms. The announcement was made by Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Friday.
Man Arrested for Murdering Wife by Throwing Her into Well in Cachar
A 32-year-old man, Ranjit Goala, was arrested in Cachar’s Binnakandi area for allegedly murdering his wife, Ritu Goala, by throwing her into a well. The couple had been married since 2022. According to the FIR filed at Lakhipur police station, the accused and his family members have been booked following a complaint lodged by Ritu’s father, Rampati Goala, a resident of Nagapunji in Baskandi.
Nigerian Sarah Kumama Arrested in Bengaluru in Cocaine Supply Ring Bust
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Bengaluru police arrested 41-year-old Nigerian national Sarah Kumama, known by the aliases “Happiness” and “Blessings,” for her role in a transnational cocaine supply network. The operation has led to the arrest of 25 individuals across Tamil Nadu since January.
Birju Sahni Santosh Sahni Arrested in Human Trafficking Bust at Jayanagar
In a significant anti-human trafficking operation, the 48th battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at Jayanagar successfully rescued 12 minor boys and one young man on Friday. The group was intercepted following a tip-off about suspicious cross-border movement from Nepal into India.
Sonai Police Arrest Aminur Islam Ahmed, Mohammad Ali Talukdar in Major Heroin Bust
Sonai Police successfully apprehended two individuals in a significant anti-drug operation near Dhanheri ONGC on the Silchar-Sonai PWD road in Cachar district. The operation was led by Station Officer-in-Charge Biswajit Nath following a tip-off around 10 PM on Monday.
Domestic Help P Shanti Arrested for Stealing Rs 14 Lakh Gold in JP Nagar
A 39-year-old domestic help, P Shanti, from Ragigudda, was arrested for stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 14 lakh from her employer’s house in JP Nagar II Phase. Shanti confessed to the theft, stating that she needed the money to repay loans taken for her daughter’s wedding.
Seikh Kurban Nabbed in Sahadevkhunta Drug Bust
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Sahadevkhunta Police arrested Seikh Kurban during a raid in the Arad Bazaar area, seizing 170 grams of brown sugar and Rs 30,600 in cash.
Odishas Geeta Sahu Held for Ganja Supply in Telangana
In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, the State Task Force (STF) of the Telangana Excise Department has arrested Sangeeta Sahu, also known as Geeta Sahu, a notorious ganja supplier from Odisha.
Naresh Kumar’s Unit Hit: 2 Held in Chennai Gold Heist
In a significant breakthrough, police have arrested two men in West Bengal in connection with the theft of gold from a jewellery-manufacturing unit located in Choolai, Chennai.
Annabakkiyam Held for ICU Gold Theft at Chennai Hospital
The Triplicane police have arrested a 51-year-old woman, A. Annabakkiyam of Choolaimedu, for allegedly stealing six grams of gold jewelry from a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Omandurar Government Estate Hospital.
Sitharaman Renganathan Among Four Held in Fraud Cases
In a crackdown on digital investment fraud, cyber crime units across Chennai arrested four individuals accused of swindling a total of Rs31 lakh from unsuspecting victims through fake investment schemes advertised online.
Puneet Arrested for Murder of Instagram Friend Preeti
In a chilling case from Karnataka, a woman named Preeti, aged 35, was allegedly murdered by a man she had met on Instagram just four days before the incident. The accused, identified as Puneet from Mandya district, has been arrested by the police.
Sachin Gaura Among 3 Held in NEET Dummy Candidate Scam
In a significant development, Jaipur police have arrested three individuals — including a final-year MBBS student from AIIMS Jodhpur — for their alleged involvement in a dummy candidate scam during the NEET-UG 2020 examination.
Hyberabad Police Arrest 161 Cyber Fraudsters in Two Months
The Hyberabad Cyber Crime Police have registered a major crackdown on cybercrime, detecting 82 cases and arresting 161 cyber fraudsters across 11 States during January and February.
Sanjay Maheswal, Sonu Kumar Held in Goa ATM Scam
In a major bust, Goa Police have arrested two Haryana natives—Sanjay Maheswal (33) and Sonu Kumar (32)—for operating a sophisticated ATM card swapping scam that has reportedly affected over 100 victims across India.
Shivansh Mishra Held in Bhopal for Online Task Scam
In a significant move against rising online financial frauds, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested three men — including the mastermind, Shivansh Mishra — in Bhopal for orchestrating a sophisticated task-based cyber scam.