Latest Arrests Across the India– 28/12/2024 Key Cases and Summaries

Cyber Crime Police Bust Fake Booking Websites Racket in Mahakumbh

In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Crime unit of Prayagraj police has uncovered a major racket that was scamming devotees and pilgrims. The perpetrators were operating multiple fake websites designed to cheat people by offering false bookings for hostels, cottages, and tents at the Mahakumbh. Authorities arrested four individuals, all with technical expertise, from different parts of India.

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Odisha Police Arrest Two for Rs 23 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam

Odisha Police have successfully arrested two individuals from Rajasthan for defrauding a Rourkela resident, Arun Kumar Mandal, of Rs 23 lakh through a digital arrest scam. The accused, Mukesh Kumar Saini (21) and Harshit Sain (22), were apprehended from Jaipur and Jodhpur. They posed as officials from the Mumbai Crime Branch and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), extorting large sums of money from Mandal under the pretext of a “digital arrest.”

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Former Gujarat PMJAY Official Dr. Shaileshkumar Anand Arrested in Racket

Dr. Shaileshkumar Amrutlal Anand, the former General Manager of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutam (PMJAY-MA) scheme in Gujarat, was arrested on December 26 by the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) in Ahmedabad. Dr. Anand, along with Nikhil Ghanshyam Parekh and Milap Ramesh Patel, is accused of conspiring to approve PMJAY cards for ineligible individuals, along with charges of forgery and criminal breach of trust.

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Varanasi Cyber Police Arrest Mastermind of International Fraud Syndicate

Varanasi Cyber Police have arrested Nizam Ahmed, the mastermind behind an international fraud syndicate linked to a Chinese gang. The gang posed as officials from TRAI and the CBI, digitally “arresting” victims and extorting large sums of money. The racket came to light after a victim was defrauded of Rs98 lakh.

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Kannada TV Actor Charith Balappa Arrested for Sexual Harassment and Blackmail

Karnataka Police arrested Charith Balappa, a famous Kannada TV serial actor, on charges of sexually harassing and blackmailing a young actress. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by a 29-year-old actress on December 13, detailing incidents that took place between 2023 and 2024.

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Trio Arrested in Kolkata for Extorting TMC Leader Ananda Dutta

In a significant development in Kolkata, three individuals were arrested on December 24 for attempting to extort Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ananda Dutta by impersonating officials from the office of Abhishek Banerjee, a TMC MP. The suspects — Junayedul Haque Chowdhury, Subhadip Malik, and Sk Taslim — were caught after a police sting operation at the MLA Hostel in Kolkata.

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Two Arrested in Manjeshwar for Plotting Robbery, Four Escape

Manjeshwar Police arrested Faizal from Ullal and Shaheed Aman from Tumkur early on Sunday morning after they were caught allegedly planning a robbery at Majir Palla near Varkadi. The suspects were stopped by police during a routine patrol around 3 AM when they were found in a suspicious car. Four accomplices managed to flee the scene, but with help from local citizens, the police apprehended the two suspects.

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Two Arrested for Stealing Gold, Silver, and Cash in Vellore

Vellore Taluk police arrested M. Rajamani, 28, and N. Sadiq Basha, 54, on Wednesday for stealing four sovereigns of gold jewellery, silver objects, and Rs10,000 cash in Kaniyambadi village near Vellore town. The suspects, both from Ranipet town, had been jobless for months and decided to rob isolated houses in nearby villages.

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Delhi Police Seize Rs 7,500 Crore Worth of Cocaine in Major Drug Bust

In a week-long operation, the Delhi Police’s Special Cell made a massive drug bust, seizing 762 kg of cocaine worth over Rs 7,500 crore.

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Goa Police Arrest Five in Rs10 Lakh Drug Bust in Mapusa

In a significant drug bust, the Goa Police arrested five individuals and seized narcotics worth Rs10 lakh in Mapusa, located just 9 km from the state capital. The arrested individuals included three men from Jharkhand—Chandankumar Sharma (22), Rohit Sharma (21), and Imtiyaj Ansari (21)—along with two locals, Vijay Volvoikar (25) and Parshuram Lamani (36).

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Actor Abhishek Arrested in Connection with Drug Case

Actor Abhishek has been arrested in connection with a drug-related case, with charges filed against him at SR Nagar and Jubilee Hills police stations. The arrest follows a court-issued warrant after Abhishek failed to attend hearings for the ongoing case. According to police sources, Abhishek had been evading authorities and was reportedly operating a restaurant in Goa while on the run.

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Murder Revealed in Pernem Hit and Run Case Accused Arrested

The investigation into a hit-and-run case involving the death of Mr. Devidas S/o Chandrakant Konadkar, 55, from Dadachiwadi, Dhargal, Goa, has concluded that the victim was indeed murdered by the accused. According to SDPO Pernem Jivba Dalvi, the Pernem police, with the help of local residents, initially tracked down the goods carrier vehicle (Registration No. GA 03 N 3662), and further investigation led to the identification of the suspects.

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Krishna Kumar Arrested for Role in Rs48 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested Krishna Kumar alias Sunil, 27, from Ghaziabad on Friday for his involvement in a digital arrest scam that swindled Rs48 lakh from a Lucknow-based doctor, Dr. Ashok Solanki, earlier this year. This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a larger gang that has been posing as CBI officers to extort money from victims.

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Bhopal Man Arrested for Swindling Victims by Pretending to be Woman Online

In a case reminiscent of the plot of Ayushmann Khurrana’s film Dream Girl, a 22-year-old man has been arrested in Bhopal for deceiving numerous individuals by impersonating a woman online. Ashu Mehra, who also goes by the names Ajay or Chhotu Mehra, used voice modulation to mimic a woman’s voice and manipulated his victims into sending him money.

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28-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Killing Father in Balussery

On May 9, police in Balussery arrested 28-year-old Akshay Dev in connection with the death of his father, N.P. Devadasan, who passed away on May 6. The incident unfolded after it was discovered that the father, aged 61, had suffered fatal injuries during an alleged assault by his son on May 3.

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28-Year-Old Arrested for Woman’s Murder in Kozhikode Hotel

On Friday, police arrested 28-year-old Abdul Sanoof, a native of Thrissur, in connection with the murder of a woman in a hotel room at Eranhipalam, Kozhikode. Sanoof, who had been on the run since November 25, was apprehended in Chennai after a post-mortem report revealed that suffocation was the cause of the victim’s death.

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Gang of Migrant Workers Uncovered in Large-Scale Highway Theft in Kozhikode

Pantheeramkavu police have busted an organized theft ring targeting national highway construction sites in Kozhikode. The main accused, Munwar Ali, and his accomplices, including four others from Assam, have allegedly made over Rs1 crore by selling stolen construction materials.

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Two Arrested in Ernakulam for Smuggling 300 Grams of MDMA

In a significant drug bust, Ernakulam Rural police arrested two more individuals in connection with the seizure of 300 grams of MDMA. The arrested suspects were identified as Abin John Baby (33) from Pothanikkad and Wasim Nisar (20) from Ambalappady. The operation was carried out by a joint team of Kalady police and the Rural District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force.

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Kerala Man Arrested for Cyber Crime and Digital Extortion in Mangaluru

The Mangaluru police have arrested Nissar, a resident of Ernakulam district in Kerala, in connection with two separate cyber crime cases, including an extortion case involving a ‘digital arrest.’ Nissar is accused of posing as a CBI officer and extorting Rs68 lakh from a resident of Kavoor by falsely claiming the individual was under investigation.

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Four Arrested in Rs16.42 Lakh WhatsApp Investment Scam, Police Investigating Links to China

In a significant breakthrough, Kolkata Police arrested four individuals on charges of defrauding a man of Rs16.42 lakh through a fraudulent investment scheme on WhatsApp. The complainant, Goutam Roy Chowdhury, 50, a resident of Nayabad, Purba Jadavpur, initially joined a WhatsApp group where members lured him into investing in specific shares. Following the instructions, Chowdhury transferred money in multiple instalments to various bank accounts from March 9 onwards. However, he later realized that he had lost all his investment and had not gained any returns.

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Man Arrested for Stealing Rs. 25 Lakh Worth of Gold and Cash in Sambalpur

A man from Sambalpur was arrested for stealing Rs. 25 lakh worth of gold jewelry and cash from his neighbor’s house. The stolen items included Rs. 16.40 lakh in cash and gold jewelry worth Rs. 8.60 lakh, which had been stored for a wedding. Some of the cash was so old that it had even been partially consumed by insects.

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Eight Arrested in Surat for Stealing Rs 1.05 Crore from Bank

In a major breakthrough, eight members of an interstate gang were arrested for stealing cash and jewellery valued at Rs 1.05 crore from a bank in Surat, Gujarat. The gang members were arrested across multiple locations, including Surat, Delhi, Punjab, and Bihar, while the mastermind, Suraj Luhar, a resident of West Bengal, remains at large.

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Theft at Simrol Bungalow Man Arrested for Stealing Rs 6.7 Lakh

The police have arrested a man in connection with a theft at a bungalow in the Simrol area of Dhar district. The accused, identified as Dinesh alias Dhirpia Dabar, was apprehended after investigators linked him to the theft of Rs 6.7 lakh from a bungalow owned by Suresh Deshmukh in the Veda Homes area.

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Indore Police Arrest Golu, Saddam, Javed, and Shubham in Drug Bust

The Crime Branch of Indore police arrested four individuals on Sunday in connection with a major drug trafficking operation. The arrested suspects, Golu alias Adil Khan (20) from Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, Saddam Qureshi (27) from Ratlam, Javed alias Rehan (30) from Indore, and Shubham alias Sunny (25) from Palda, were caught with MD drugs, an SUV, and mobile phones, with an estimated value of Rs 20 lakh.

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Aryan Kumar Arrested by Khanna Police with 10 Kgs of Sulpha Drugs

Khanna police arrested a drug peddler identified as Aryan Kumar, a resident of Gopalganj in Bihar, after recovering 10 kilograms of sulpha drugs from his possession. The arrest was made after the police spotted the accused near a mall on GT Road. Upon searching his bag, they found the drugs wrapped in clothes.

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Assam STF Arrests Sona Miya with Heroin Worth Rs 1.06 Lakh in Navagraha Hills

In a late-night raid on Monday, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police arrested Sona Miya, a drug peddler from Bongaigaon, Assam. The raid took place in the Navagraha Hills area of the city. Miya, 40, had been operating secretly in the city for the past year, staying in a rented room at KK Road in Navagraha Hills, owned by Vijay Singh.

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Three Arrested with MD Drugs Worth Lakhs in Crime Branch Operation

In a swift operation by the Crime Branch, three men were arrested on Friday with MD drugs worth lakhs of rupees. The men, identified as Wasim Khan from Bambai Bazar, Mohammad Imran, and Dinesh Thapa from Sanjay Nagar, were caught after attempting to flee from the police, hitting the vehicle of an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) during the escape attempt.

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Man Arrested for Kasaragod Court Complex Break-in

A man wanted in multiple theft cases, including a recent break-in at the Kasaragod court complex, was arrested in Angamaly, Ernakulam. The accused, identified as Sanil alias Sanish George from Kozhikode, was apprehended after a daring attempt to steal from the district court’s record room.

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Rahidul Shaik & Maink Shaik Arrested with 14.22 kg Ganja

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) successfully seized 14.22 kg of ganja from two men during a special operation at Palakkad Junction Railway Station on Wednesday. The crime intelligence wing of RPF, in collaboration with the Excise Enforcement and Anti Narcotic Special Squad, conducted the operation, leading to the seizure of the illegal substances.

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Odisha ACF Rebati Raman Joshi Arrested for Disproportionate Assets

Odisha Vigilance officials arrested Rebati Raman Joshi, an Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) from the Hirakud Wildlife Division, for possessing disproportionate assets on Thursday. The arrest followed a series of searches conducted on Joshi’s properties, which revealed assets worth approximately Rs. 1.80 crore.

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Anil Kumar Beriwal, Ex-Director of Ghanteswari Flour Mill Arrested in Odisha

In a significant operation, Odisha Vigilance arrested Anil Kumar Beriwal, the former director of Ghanteswari Flour Mill Pvt. Ltd., Sambalpur, on Tuesday. The arrest follows charges of misappropriation of government funds totaling more than Rs 4.48 crore.

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406 Kilograms of Cannabis Seized in Ranchi, Two Arrested

In a major drug bust, the Ranchi police seized 406 kilograms of cannabis worth approximately Rs 2 crore from a container truck on Thursday. The operation, which was carried out in the Ormanjhi police station area, led to the arrest of two truck drivers, Dharmveer Singh and Rajendra Singh, who were residents of Saraswati district in Uttar Pradesh and Dhanbad, respectively.

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Two Arrested in Patamata with 145 Kg of Ganja and Firearms

The Patamata police made a significant drug bust on October 17, 2024, arresting Murthy and Vinesh Kumar, two smugglers from Tamil Nadu. The police team, acting on a tip-off, intercepted the suspects near Ramavarappadu Ring Road and seized a total of 145 kg of ganja, a countmade pistol, and six bullets from their possession.

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Coimbatore Police Arrest Saravanan and Ramkumar for Bike and Helmet Thefts

The Coimbatore city police have arrested two history-sheeters, S Saravanan (33) and K Ramkumar (29), for their involvement in a series of bike, helmet, and mobile phone thefts. Police seized 10 bikes and nine expensive helmets from the duo, who are suspected of being involved in over 30 theft cases.

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Delhi Police Seizes Rs 12 Crore Worth of Cocaine, Arrests Key Cartel Member

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has made a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown against an international cocaine trafficking syndicate by seizing cocaine worth approximately Rs 12 crore. The operation also led to the arrest of a key cartel member, Jatinder Singh Gill, also known as Jassi.

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Nashik Resident Arrested for Defrauding Scientist of Rs5 Crore

A Nashik resident, Niranjan Suresh Kulkarni, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding Dr. Narasimha Reddy Damodar Rehi Apuri, a scientist from Chennai, of Rs5 crore. Kulkarni, 40, promised the scientist a position as a Governor, leveraging fake political connections.

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Bihar Migrants Arrested for Conning Plastic Merchant in Chennai

Two migrant workers from Bihar, Jeewali Kumar (30) and Kotilal Paswan (37), were arrested on Friday for defrauding a plastic merchant of Rs60,000 in Tondiarpet, Chennai. The crime occurred when Krishnan, a 53-year-old plastic merchant from Nethaji Nagar, sought help at an ATM kiosk in New Washermenpet.

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Software Engineer Arrested for Selling Ganja in Kukatpally

In a crackdown on drug peddling, the Excise Special Task Force (STF) arrested Bharat Ramesh Babu, a software engineer from Hyderabad, for selling ganja at the Vasanth Nagar bus stop in Kukatpally. The STF team seized 1.1 kilograms of ganja from him during the operation.

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Man Arrested for Sexual Assault in Palimela

A 45-year-old man, Rajam Sammaiah, was arrested by the police on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the Palimela area. The victim, a woman from Sarvaipet village in Palimela mandal, filed a complaint on December 23, accusing Sammaiah of the assault.

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Trio Arrested for Robbery in Kulsumpura, Identified as Syed Abul Hasan, Syed Taleb Ali, and Saif Ali Mirza

On Saturday, December 28, the Kulsumpura police successfully arrested three notorious criminals involved in a series of robbery cases in the area. The arrested individuals, identified as Syed Abul Hasan (32), Syed Taleb Ali (23), and Saif Ali Mirza (19), were apprehended after a robbery incident that took place on December 24.

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