Rajasthan Jewelry Craftsman Arrested for Rs 1.47 Crore Diamond Theft
A 40-year-old jewelry craftsman, Sachin J Makwana, was arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly stealing diamonds worth Rs 1.47 crore from a Mumbai-based company. The arrest followed a meticulous investigation where police examined over 120 CCTV camera recordings, according to the Goregaon police.
Court Questions ED’s “Scam” Allegation in Public Distribution Theft Case
A special PMLA court raised questions on Thursday regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) characterization of an alleged theft in the public distribution system as a “scam.” The court asked the ED to substantiate its allegations of corruption and scam related to the ration system.
Bapatla Police Uncover Cyber Fraud of Rs74 Lakh, Arrest Two from Rajasthan
In a major breakthrough, the Bapatla district police have successfully cracked a cyber fraud case involving a whopping Rs74 lakh. The police arrested two individuals from Rajasthan—identified as Ramesh and Sravan Kumar—and recovered Rs7 lakh in cash, 24 ATM cards, 11 cheque books, and 4 mobile phones from them. The authorities are also on the lookout for two other suspects, Akash Kulhari and Siva Prasad, who are believed to be involved in the scam.
Russian National Anatoliy Mironov Arrested in Digital Arrest Scam, Linked to Drug Trafficking
In a significant breakthrough, the city police have arrested Anatoliy Mironov Alexandrovich, a Russian national, for his alleged involvement in a “digital arrest” scam and suspected drug trafficking. This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of four Taiwanese nationals who were also linked to the scam.
Four Arrested in Malad for Digital Arrest Scam Defrauding Elderly Man
The Malad police have arrested four individuals for allegedly defrauding an unsuspecting elderly man in a digital arrest scam. The accused were arrested from Surat, Gujarat, and have been identified as Jai Rasikabhai Moradia (21), Dharam Gohil (26), Sandeep Kevadia (30), and Jai Asodriya (22).
Four Arrested in Bhopal for Pension Holders’ Fraud Scheme
The Bhopal Cyber-crime Branch has successfully arrested four fraudsters from Sakti district, Chhattisgarh for their involvement in a pension fraud scheme that targeted unsuspecting pension holders. The accused are alleged to have deceived victims by falsely claiming that their pension payments were on hold and demanding money under the pretext of updating life certificates in banks.
Chennai Police Seize 38kg Ketamine, Arrest Three Drug Smugglers
The Chennai police have successfully seized 38kg of ketamine, valued at Rs3.5 crore, and arrested three men involved in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. The men, Ravi (47), Ganesh (50), and Madhan (45), were remanded in judicial custody after their arrest.
Swaminarayan Monks Arrested in Rs1.76 Crore Fraud Case
In a significant development on Wednesday, two monks from the Vadtal Swaminarayan sect, along with their accomplice, were sent on a one-day remand by the Ahmedabad rural court for further investigation into a fraud case. The arrested individuals include Jaykrushnadas Guru Shri Niwasdas, also known as J K Swami, and Vijayprakashdas Guru Swami Mohanprakashdasji, or V P Swami, along with Suresh Dhori, an associate.
Parv Prajapati Arrested in Bhopal Online Fraud Case
The cyber-crime branch arrested Parv Prajapati, a resident of Narsinghpur, on Thursday in connection with a significant online fraud operation. Prajapati is accused of providing his bank account to cyber-criminals for a commission. Over the span of just five days, transactions totaling Rs 5 lakh were carried out through his account.
Four Arrested in Udupi for Drug Peddling: Names Revealed
The Udupi Cyber Economic and Narcotic Crime police have successfully arrested four individuals in connection with drug peddling. The arrests were made in the Neere area of Karkala, where the accused had arrived in a car to engage in the illegal trade.
10 Arrested in Chennai Methamphetamine Bust, 17.8kg Seized
In a major breakthrough, Chennai police dismantled a methamphetamine manufacturing and peddling cartel, arresting 10 individuals and seizing 17.815 kg of methamphetamine valued at Rs22 crore in the open market.
Accountant, Doctor, and Nephew Arrested in Security Guard Killing
In a breakthrough investigation, police have arrested a 46-year-old accountant and two other suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a security guard, Balu Bharat Dongre, at Icon Hospital in Latur, Maharashtra. The incident occurred on December 11, and the arrested suspects include Dr. Pramod Ghuge, the hospital owner, and his nephew Aniket Munde.
Miyapur Woman Dies by Suicide After Alleged Dowry Harassment; Husband Arrested
A tragic incident occurred in Miyapur where a 25-year-old woman, Kaveri, allegedly died by suicide after being subjected to continuous harassment by her husband, Jagannath, over dowry. According to the complaint filed by Kaveri’s brother, Vijay Kumar, the victim’s husband, an autorickshaw driver, had been pressuring her to bring Rs 2 to 3 lakh from her parents to purchase a new vehicle. When Kaveri refused, Jagannath allegedly physically assaulted her.
Maharashtra Man Arrested in Guwahati Theft Case
A man from Maharashtra was apprehended by the Guwahati Police on Wednesday in connection with a residential theft at Anand Nagar, located in Adabari Tiniali. The theft occurred at approximately 4:00 PM when the residents were absent from their home.
Biraj Barman Arrested for Stealing E-Rickshaw in NJP
In a quick response to a reported theft, the NJP police successfully recovered a stolen e-rickshaw and arrested the prime suspect, Biraj Barman, on Wednesday evening in the Paschim Dhantala area.
Kerala Man Arrested for Rs10.84 Lakh Online Investment Scam in Mangaluru
The Mangaluru City Cyber Crime Police have arrested 49-year-old Jaffer K. from Kerala, for allegedly scamming a city resident of Rs10.84 lakh through an online investment fraud. The accused, hailing from Malappuram district, reportedly reached out to the victim via WhatsApp, promising high returns from stock market investments on a platform named “Stock Frontline.”
Bikash Mishra Arrested in Kolkata in Connection with Coal Smuggling Scam
The Kolkata police on Sunday, November 24, 2024, arrested Bikash Mishra, a key accused in the ongoing coal smuggling scam case, currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Sakinaka Police Arrest Notorious Drug Dealer, Appu Bihari Mandal, with Mephedrone
In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Sakinaka police arrested 29-year-old Appu Bihari Mandal, a well-known drug dealer, and seized 8 grams of mephedrone (MD) worth Rs1.20 lakh. The arrest took place in the early hours of January 2 near Chandivali Farm Road, Sakinaka.
Major Drug Bust in Meghalaya: Trio Arrested for Heroin Trafficking
In a significant operation, police in Meghalaya have arrested three individuals involved in a large drug trafficking operation in the Ri Bhoi district. The arrested suspects, identified as Ekramul Hussain, Monjuwara Begum, and Nihar Begum, all hailing from Assam, were apprehended while running a heroin peddling racket in Byrnihat’s 15th Mile locality.
Five Suspected Robbers Arrested in Ayodhya Nagar for Planning Major Robbery
In a swift police operation late Monday night, the Ayodhya Nagar police successfully arrested five individuals suspected of planning a major robbery in Rajeev Nagar. The suspects, identified as Shivnarayan Prajapati, Jitendra Rajput, Rajan Kude, Jaswant Sen, and Neeraj Malviya, were apprehended with a range of weapons, including a pistol, cartridges, and knives.
Vinod Lankhan Pal Arrested in Mumbai’s Rs 1.91 Crore Jewellery Heist
The suspect, Vinod Lankhan Pal, was arrested late Wednesday night in Niwadi district, Madhya Pradesh. The crime branch team was able to track him down through a combination of valuable clues gathered during their investigation, including CCTV footage from areas near the crime scene.
Cyber Fraudsters Arrested in Rs 23 Lakh Scam: Dehradun Police Breaks Network
The Cyber Police Station of Dehradun, part of the Uttarakhand STF, has made a significant breakthrough in a nationwide cyber fraud case that swindled a resident of Dehradun out of Rs 23 lakh. The fraudsters posed as representatives of well-known companies, tricking the victim into transferring funds for various fake expenses linked to a job offer on Naukri.com.
Gujarat GST Fraud Scams Worth Rs7,000 Crore Uncovered by DGGI in 2024
In 2024, the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) uncovered several major GST frauds across Gujarat, amounting to a staggering Rs7,000 crore. The fraud activities spanned cities including Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Kutch, Jamnagar, Surat, Vadodara, and Gondal, involving scrap dealers, base oil traders, and other firms that fraudulently claimed GST input tax credits using bogus invoices.
Haridwar Police Arrests Fourth Accused in Jewelry Robbery Case
Haridwar Police announced the arrest of the fourth suspect involved in the September 2024 robbery at Shri Balaji Jewellers. The suspect, identified as Aman Kamboj, was apprehended in Yamunanagar, Haryana. Authorities recovered Rs 13,500 and a mobile phone from Kamboj.
Shimla Police Arrest Two Interstate Drug Peddlers from Uttarakhand
In a significant operation, Shimla police have arrested two interstate drug peddlers from Uttarakhand and seized 5.53 kg of charas (cannabis) from their possession. The accused, identified as Rajmohan (34) of Sewa village and Sohan Dass (57) of Adbadi village, both from Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, were arrested on Wednesday near Gasango Pul.
Dehradun Police Arrest Key Foreign Cocaine Peddler, Seize 68 Grams
Dehradun police have made a significant breakthrough by arresting a key foreign drug peddler involved in cocaine trafficking between Delhi and Dehradun. Tanzanian national Nassor Zahran Hemed was apprehended near Kuthal Gate barrier on Old Mussoorie Road late Sunday, with 68 grams of cocaine valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh in the international market.
Jalandhar Police Bust Drug Smuggling & Highway Robbery Gangs
In a series of coordinated operations, Jalandhar rural police have successfully arrested several drug smugglers and busted a notorious highway robbery gang operating in the Phillaur area.
Thamarassery Police Arrest Couple & Associate for Smuggling MDMA
Thamarassery police have arrested three individuals, including a couple from Karanthur, who were allegedly attempting to sell smuggled MDMA along the Thamarassery bypass road. The arrested suspects have been identified as K.P. Athul (30), P.P. Anas (30), and his wife Naseela (32).
Mumbai Police Arrest Robbers in Shocking Jewelry Heist Worth Rs 1.91 Crore
A shocking robbery took place on December 29 in Mumbai’s Agripada area, where two armed men held the owner and an employee of Rishabh Jewellers hostage, looting gold and silver jewelry worth Rs 1.91 crore.
Nuh Police Bust Interstate Vehicle Theft Gang, Arrest Two Members
In a major breakthrough, Nuh police have arrested two members of an interstate gang involved in vehicle thefts, recovering 11 stolen motorcycles, a pistol, and two cartridges. The arrested suspects, identified as Sahrun and Adil, both residents of Rithath village in Nuh district, were apprehended after a tip-off.
Delhi Police Arrest Cybercriminal for Hacking Flipkart Account and Fraudulent Purchases
The Cyber Economic & Narcotics Crime (CEN) station has successfully solved a cybercrime case involving the hacking of a Flipkart account using a malicious APK file sent via WhatsApp. The fraudsters used the hacked account to make purchases worth Rs 1.3 lakh, including mobile phones, AirPods, and gift vouchers.
Amir Suhail, Suhail Ahmad Wani Arrested in Rs 28 Lakh Job Scam
The Konaje police have arrested Amir Suhail from Bengaluru and Suhail Ahmad Wani from Jammu Kashmir for their involvement in an online job scam that resulted in the swindling of Rs 28.18 lakh from a Konaje resident.
Abdul Sawad and Yashbith Arrested for Thokkottu Bike Theft
The Ullal police have arrested Abdul Sawad (26) from Mukkachery Kadappura and Yashbith (22) from Dharmanagar for the theft of an Activa scooter in Thokkottu.
Four Arrested in Kadappura Sameer’s Murder Linked to Ilyas’s Death
The police have arrested four individuals involved in the murder of Kadappura Sameer, which took place in Kallapu. The investigation revealed that Sameer’s death was a retaliation for the 2018 murder of Ilyas, orchestrated by Mohammad Naushad, Ilyas’s brother-in-law.
Manjeshwar Police Arrest Four in MDMA Smuggling Case
In a significant breakthrough, the Manjeshwar police have arrested four individuals involved in drug smuggling. The arrested suspects were caught during a raid near Paivalike Bayikatte, where the police seized 29.4 grams of MDMA.
Major Drug Bust in Kavoor: 3 Arrested with Drugs Worth Rs 9 Lakh
In a significant drug bust, the Kavoor Police, alongside the Anti-Drugs Squad, successfully raided the Kulur riverbank area and seized narcotics worth an estimated Rs 9 lakhs. The drugs, believed to have been procured for New Year celebrations, were seized during the operation.
Suspended Constable Aakash Patel Arrested in Extortion Case
The Crime Branch has arrested Aakash Patel, a suspended police constable, in connection with an extortion case where he and two accomplices allegedly impersonated Crime Branch officers to extort money from unsuspecting citizens. The duo of Prithvirajsinh Gohil and Satvik, who are also involved in the scam, are currently on the run.
Five Convicts, Including ASI Amar Singh, Sentenced for Fraudulent Insurance Claim
In a significant ruling, the Special Judge for CBI cases in Ahmedabad has sentenced five individuals to five years of rigorous imprisonment, along with a fine totaling Rs 23.5 lakh, for their involvement in a fraudulent insurance claim case. The accused include Dinesh Parshotamdas Patel, Sanjay R. Chitre, Manan D. Patel, Shishupal Rajput, and Amar Singh Bialbhai, the former ASI of Mehlol check post under Godhra police station.
Dhruv Patel and Mohit Bulchandani Arrested for Selling Banned Chinese Lanterns
In a recent operation by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch, two individuals have been arrested for selling prohibited Chinese lanterns through social media platforms. Dhruv Patel (20) from South Bopal and Mohit Bulchandani (24) from Paldi were caught using Facebook Marketplace to advertise the banned sky lanterns.
Woman Arrested at Ahmedabad Airport with Fake Passport
A woman was arrested at Ahmedabad International Airport on Wednesday after attempting to travel using a fake passport. Kavita Patel, a resident of Mehsana, was detained by immigration officers upon her arrival from the United States.
