Five Arrested, Including Kotak Bank Manager, in Rs 2.06 Crore Cyber Scam
the City Cybercrime Unit (CCCU) arrested a gang of five individuals, including a sales manager from Kotak Mahindra Bank, on Wednesday. The group is accused of being involved in a major cyber fraud, operating mule accounts, and aiding a Rs 2.06 crore stock trading scam. The arrested suspects include Reddy Praveen (from West Godavari district), Kata Srinivasa Rao (a sales manager at Kotak Mahindra Bank from Guntur district), Mohammed Ismail (a travel business operator from Shalibanda), Mohammed Junaid (a crypto trader from Bahadurpura), and Maganti Jaya Kiran (a ready-mix concrete businessman from Krishna district).
Two Gujarat Natives Arrested for Rs 3 Crore Digital Scam in Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s Cyber Crime Police have arrested two men from Gujarat for allegedly duping a Hyderabad-based doctor of Rs 3 crore in a digital scam. The accused, identified as Harpal Singh, 54, and Syed Aiyub Bhai, 50, impersonated government officials and tricked the victim into believing she was involved in a fake money laundering case.
Rachakonda Police Arrest Interstate Gang in Rs 17 Lakh Theft Scam
The Rachakonda Police have successfully arrested an interstate gang involved in several attention diversion thefts targeting elderly and middle-aged women. The arrests were made on Wednesday, and stolen materials worth Rs 17 lakh were recovered from the suspects.
Hyderabad Police Arrest 3 Bank Officials for Aiding Cyber Fraudsters with Mule Accounts
In a significant crackdown on cyber fraud, the Hyderabad police have arrested three senior bank officials for allegedly helping cyber criminals open mule accounts. These accounts, which are used for illegal banking transactions, were opened in exchange for hefty commissions ranging from Rs 50,000 for savings accounts to Rs 80,000 for current accounts. The three arrested officials are part of a larger group of 52 people arrested in the last week for their involvement in cyber fraud activities.
Chikkamagaluru Police Seize 10.4 kg Ganja, Arrest Two in Drug Trafficking Case
In a major drug trafficking crackdown, the Chikkamagaluru CEN (Cyber, Economics, and Narcotics) Crime Police arrested two individuals for illegally transporting marijuana. The police seized 10.4 kg of ganja, valued at Rs2 lakh, along with a scooter and a mobile phone used in the crime.
Barkhala Police Arrest Main Accused in Brutal Murder of Simon Sampali
in a swift and decisive operation, Barkhala police have arrested the main accused in the brutal murder of Simon Sampali within 24 hours of the crime. The suspect, identified as Debonson Bhandari, aged 35, was taken into custody at the Barkhala police station on January 29.
Naharlagun Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Seize 7 Grams of Heroin
In a major breakthrough under Operation Dawn 2.0, Naharlagun Police arrested two suspected interstate drug peddlers in Papu Hills on January 28, 2025. The authorities seized approximately 7 grams of suspected heroin from the accused, identified as Diluar Hussain (35) and Aminur Ali (19), both from Assam.
Congress Leader Mukesh Nayak Questions Arrest of Saurav Sharma in Transport Scam
On Wednesday, Mukesh Nayak, the President of the Madhya Pradesh Congress Media Department, raised significant questions regarding the arrest of Saurav Sharma, a former transport constable. Nayak highlighted a perceived inconsistency in the handling of arrests related to major political figures in India. He pointed out that leaders such as Manish Sisodia and Hemant Soren were arrested first, and then chargesheets were filed, whereas former ministers and officials in Madhya Pradesh have not been arrested in connection with the ongoing Saurav Sharma transport scam case.
Assam Rifles Seize Heroin Worth Rs 97.90 Lakh, Arrest Laltanpuia
In a significant operation, Assam Rifles successfully recovered a large quantity of heroin valued at Rs 97.90 lakh on Saturday from the general area of Zote, Champhai district. The operation resulted in the apprehension of Laltanpuia, a 35-year-old resident of Tlangsam village in Champhai.
Cyber Fraudsters Arrested in Rs 83 Crore Scam, 9,000 Victims
in a major breakthrough, eight cyber criminals have been arrested in connection with a massive fraud that defrauded over 9,000 victims of approximately Rs 83 crore. The accused were involved in a range of fraudulent activities, including loan app scams, stock market investment frauds, and task-based frauds. The arrests were made between September and December 2024, following the investigation of four cybercrime cases in the city.
Nine Arrested in Rs 4 Crore Kidnapping and Fraud Case in Berhampur
In Berhampur, nine individuals were arrested on Thursday in connection with the kidnapping of Sheikh Suleiman Ali, a youth accused of defrauding approximately Rs 4 crore from nearly 150 local investors in the Khaja Sahi area.
Rajasthan Police Bust Cyber Fraud Gang; 5 Arrested in Rs 26 Crore Scam
In a major breakthrough under Operation Cyber Shield, Rajasthan Police arrested five members of a gang involved in a large-scale cyber fraud that defrauded victims of Rs 26 crore. The gang created fake firms and used mule accounts to conduct transactions across multiple bank accounts.
Drug Peddler Jameel Khan Arrested in Kupwara After Year-Long Hunt
In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, police in Kupwara have successfully arrested a notorious drug peddler, Jameel Khan, who had been on the run for over a year. Khan, a resident of Dever Lolab and son of Gh Qadir Khan, was wanted in connection with a case under the NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) registered at Police Station Lalpora (FIR No. 90/2023) on November 14, 2023.
Asifnagar Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Dupati Mahesh for Two-Wheeler Theft
Asifnagar Police have arrested 22-year-old Dupati Mahesh, a resident of UB Colony, Ammasari Venkat Reddy Nagar, Boduppal, for the theft of two-wheelers in Vijaynagar Colony, Asifnagar. The police successfully apprehended Mahesh after the crime was reported. Following his arrest, the accused was produced before the court for legal proceedings.
Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles Seize Rs 7.64 Crore Worth of Heroin and Methamphetamine, Arrest Smuggler
In a significant operation, authorities from the Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police successfully seized heroin and methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 7.64 crore on Tuesday night in Zokhawthar, Champhai district. During the joint operation, a 34-year-old suspect, Lalruatzauva, was apprehended with 2.276 kg of heroin and a large quantity of methamphetamine tablets in his possession .
Two Vasco Residents Charged in Rs 1.73 Lakh Cell Phone Theft
Two residents of Vasco, Suraj Naik and Shreya Vardhan (also known as Shreya Suraj Naik), have been charged by Mapusa Police for allegedly stealing a cell phone worth Rs 1.73 lakh. The incident occurred on January 26 at the Golden Orchid, where the accused are accused of stealing a cell phone belonging to the daughter of Abhinay Shrirang Narvekar, a Mapusa resident.
Two Arrested for Murder of Deodita Fernandes Over Property Dispute
The Calangute police have arrested two Maharashtrian property brokers, Aaquib Shaukat Khalfe and Nikhil Chandrakant Raje, in connection with the murder of Deodita Fernandes. The 64-year-old woman was found dead in her Calangute flat on Thursday, with the motive believed to be a monetary dispute over the sale of her property.
Three Arrested in Surat for Stealing Antique Items from Farmhouses
Surat police arrested three individuals on Wednesday night for allegedly stealing antique items from farmhouses and weekend homes in the Dumas area. The accused, identified as Shaukat alias Shanker Rathod (43) and Sunil Rathod (21), both residents of Althan, and Tejas Rathod (30) from Umra village, were taken into custody after police recovered a number of stolen items.
Ahmedabad Police Seize 285 Bottles of Cough Syrup, Arrest Drug Peddler
The Danilimda police in Ahmedabad have successfully seized a large quantity of codeine phosphate-based cough syrup and arrested an alleged drug peddler, Bakar Ali Imdat Ali Syed, in connection with the illegal sale of the contraband. The operation took place near Dhor Bazar Char Rasta, Madhubhai Chali, after authorities received a tip-off regarding the accused’s activities in the area.
Arrest of Amal Sarkar in Assam’s Nagaon Quadruple Murder Case
In a chilling turn of events, Amal Sarkar, the nephew of one of the victims, Gunadhar Sarkar, has been arrested in connection with the horrific quadruple murder in Assam’s Nagaon district. The brutal killings, which took place on the night of November 22, claimed the lives of Gunadhar, his wife Sarojini, their youngest daughter Jayasmrita, and a local youth, Anupam Sutradhar.
Three Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Case in Naharlagun, Assam Police Help in Recovery
In a significant breakthrough, Naharlagun Police successfully recovered a TATA Yodha vehicle that had been stolen from Model Village, Naharlagun, and arrested three individuals involved in the crime. The theft occurred on the night of December 6, prompting the vehicle owner to file a complaint at Naharlagun Police Station. Following the complaint, a case was registered, and immediate investigations began.
Krishanu Goswami Arrested in Rs 2.90 Crore Gold Misappropriation Case
In a major breakthrough, Delhi Police have successfully apprehended Krishanu Goswami, a man wanted in a Rs 2.90 crore gold misappropriation case. The accused, Krishanu Goswami (45), had been on the run since 2023 after allegedly misappropriating 4,732.54 grams of gold while working as the store manager of a gold showroom.
Three Arrested in Major Cannabis Trafficking Bust in Greater Noida
The Greater Noida police, in collaboration with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Meerut, arrested three people, including a woman, in connection with a major drug trafficking operation on Thursday. The suspects were caught with 5.5 kilograms of cannabis, worth approximately Rs55 lakh in the international market, near Zero Point on the Yamuna Expresswa y.
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Arrest Two for Rs3 Crore Digital Fraud
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police recently arrested two individuals from Gujarat for allegedly scamming a Hyderabad-based doctor out of Rs3 crore by posing as government officials. The two accused, Harpal Singh (50) and Saiyad Aiyub Bhai (50), were involved in 17 similar fraud cases across India, with more investigations underway.
Dhubri Police Arrest Drug Traffickers, Seize Brown Sugar in Major Bust
A drug trafficking gang was dismantled by the Dhubri police following an intensive operation that led to the arrest of four gang members and the seizure of brown sugar. The operation targeted the notorious drug mafia operating in the Gauripur area of Dhubri.
Abdul Mukit & Sawrupananda Mohanta Arrested with Heroin
In a swift operation by the Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) East Khasi Hills, two drug peddlers were apprehended today in the Mawlai area of Shillong. The arrested individuals, identified as Abdul Mukit (43) from Siverchak, Kamramganj, Assam, and Sawrupananda Mohanta (38) from Mohanpur, P.T-II, Cachar, Assam, were caught transporting illegal drugs.
Govindaraj, Chandrasekar, Thangaiyaraj Arrested in Job Scam
In a significant breakthrough, Salem District Crime Branch (DCB) Police arrested two individuals on Friday evening in connection with a fraudulent job scam. The accused, G. Chandrasekar (49) from Chinna Kollapatti and P. Thangaiyaraj (49) from Hasthampatti, were arrested for allegedly promising a government job to Govindaraj’s son, Arun Kumar, and then failing to deliver on their promise.
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Hano Doley Arrested for Drug Peddling in Arunachal’s Operation Dawn
In a significant drug bust, the Ziro police arrested a habitual offender, Hano Doley, as part of Arunachal Pradesh’s ongoing Operation Dawn. The arrest took place in the early hours of October 18, after a tip-off indicated that Doley had arrived from North Lakhimpur, Assam.
Two Arrested for Vehicle Theft in Nagpur; 5 Stolen Bikes Recovered
In a breakthrough operation, the Mankapur Police in Nagpur arrested two individuals on August 7, 2024, in connection with the theft of a motorcycle. The incident took place on the night of August 6, when Naved Ahmed, a 20-year-old resident, discovered his Splendor motorcycle (MH 31 FT 4283) had been stolen from outside his home in New Mankapur.
Husband and Second Accused Arrested in Woman’s Molestation and Murder Case
In a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a molestation and murder case involving a 25-year-old woman, Sunnati, the Nuh district police have arrested two individuals. The primary suspect, Inayat, the victim’s husband, was detained after he allegedly confessed to the crime, claiming that his suspicions of his wife’s character led him to commit the brutal act.
Moirabari and Golaghat Police Arrest Drug Peddlers, Seize Heroin
In a coordinated operation, Moirabari Police arrested two men for possessing heroin. The duo, identified as Noshed Ali and Mubarak Ali, were caught with 6.13 grams of suspected heroin after the police raided Sahariapam based on reliable intelligence. Legal proceedings have been initiated against them.
