Pondu Sankara Rao Arrested in Rs 9.69L Digital Fraud Case
In a major breakthrough, Puducherry Cyber Crime Police arrested Pondu Sankara Rao from Andhra Pradesh in connection with an elaborate online fraud that duped a city resident of Rs 9.69 lakh.
Rohit Sonar Held in Rs 1.26 Cr Digital Detention Scam
In a swift crackdown, Mumbai Cyber Police arrested two men in connection with a “digital detention” scam that cost a 72-year-old woman Rs 1.26 crore. The arrests were made within 48 hours of the FIR being filed on August 28.
Priyanshu Diwan 67 Arrested in Rs106 Crore Online Scam Bust
In the past year, authorities have apprehended 67 individuals accused of running online scams that defrauded more than 25,000 victims nationwide of Rs106 crores, police announced Friday.
Chennai SIM Box Network Bust Six Arrested in Cyber Scam Link
The state cybercrime wing police busted an international SIM box network used to facilitate Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls for cyber scam gangs controlled by Chinese handlers, arresting six individuals on Friday.
Krishnadas Arrested for Rs5.4 Lakh House Construction Scam
A 36-year-old man, Krishnadas from Parudur, Palakkad, was arrested by Kannamaly police for allegedly cheating a resident by promising to build a house and collecting Rs5.4 lakh in advance.
Manoj Pelane Arrested for Killing Brother Over Suspicion
The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Nagpur police has arrested 41-year-old Manoj Pelane for allegedly murdering his younger brother over suspicions of an illicit relationship with his wife.
Vaibhav Arrested for Leaking Data of 20000 Credit Card Holders
An assistant manager named Vaibhav, 30, posted at a private bank’s regional office in Pune, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly leaking personal data of over 20,000 credit card holders to third-party sources, police said on Friday.
Korei Police Arrest 5 in Rs17 Lakh Gold Theft Case
In a major breakthrough, Korei Police in Jajpur district have arrested five individuals linked to a gang involved in a series of theft and loot cases. The police recovered gold ornaments weighing 150 grams, valued at over Rs17 lakh.
Police Bust Inter-State Poppy Husk Smuggling Arrest Two
In a significant anti-drug operation, Sirsa police successfully seized 1,548 kg of poppy husk during a joint crackdown led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Ellenabad and CIA Ellenabad incharge, Inspector Dharmveer.
Car Driver Arun Kumar Arrested in Rs22.4 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam
A government high school teacher in Davanagere lost Rs22.4 lakh in a digital arrest scam, leading to the arrest of a car driver, Arun Kumar, 35, from Koratikere village in Belur taluk, Hassan district. The Cyber, Economic and Narcotics Crime (CEN) police station apprehended Arun Kumar, while two other suspects remain absconding.
DGGI Arrests Sajjad Bhimani for Rs30 Crore Tax Fraud
The Surat zonal unit of the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has arrested Sajjad Salim Ali Bhimani, director of Mahimna Alloys Pvt Ltd in the Sachin industrial area, for alleged tax fraud. Bhimani was produced in court on Wednesday and remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody.
Vaibhav Kumar Ankur Tyagi Held for Rs9 Crore Hospital Fund Fraud
Two men were arrested on Thursday for allegedly siphoning Rs9 crore from a hospital’s account by fraudulently manipulating its bank details with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
Kushagra Shrivastava Chinmaya Sinha Held in Rs1.34 Cr Admission Scam
The Delhi Police have busted a major admission fraud syndicate, arresting two individuals and seizing Rs1.34 crore in unaccounted cash. The accused had been duping parents by posing as admission consultants for reputed Delhi colleges and universities.
Abhishek and Himalaya Pandey Surrender in Nishad Murder Case
Two prime accused in the murder of youth Nishad — Abhishek Pandey and his father Himalaya Pandey — surrendered before a civil court in Gorakhpur on Friday. After being on the run since the incident, both were remanded to jail in police custody.
Babita Singh and Lover Arrested for Husbands Murder in Agra
A woman and her lover were arrested in Agra’s Shamshabad area for allegedly murdering her husband after he objected to their relationship, police said on Wednesday.
Kodagu Police Arrest Johur Ali for Mobile Shop Burglary
The Kodagu district police arrested Johur Ali, a resident of Tegur village in Chikkamagaluru and a native of Assam, for burglary at a mobile shop on Gonikoppal Main Road. On the night of August 24, the shop’s rolling shutters were forcefully opened, resulting in the theft of over two dozen mobile phones and Rs 3,000 in cash.
Maid Sudha Rajesh Chaughule Arrested for Stealing Rs5.87 Lakh Jewelry
Wanowrie police arrested Sudha Rajesh Chaughule, 35, for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewelry valued at Rs5.87 lakh from the home of retired wing commander Satish Makashir, 78, in Sopan Baug. The theft reportedly occurred between August 21 and 28.
Mahoba Police Arrest Vijay Saini 2 Others for AI-Based Fake Royalty Scam
Mahoba police arrested three fraudsters, including Vijay Saini, for creating and selling fake royalty documents using artificial intelligence (AI). Authorities seized fake mineral documents, laptops, a printer, and Rs1.1 lakh in cash during the bust.
Kalyanpur Police Arrest Trio in Online Cricket Betting Scam
Kalyanpur police conducted a major raid exposing a criminal operation manipulating online cricket betting through the Champion Trophy Cricket League gaming application.
Shailendra Singh Arrested in Kanpur Dehat; Manikpur Trio Nabbed for Jewelry Theft
Sleuths from the Special Task Force (Prayagraj unit) on Friday arrested a notorious criminal, Shailendra Singh alias Bhagat, a resident of Hussainpur in Kanpur Dehat. Bhagat was wanted by Pratapgarh police and carried a cash reward of Rs 25,000 on his head. The case against him was registered at Dilippur police station under multiple sections of the BNS and Section 7 of the CLA Act.
ED Attaches Rs1.79 Crore Assets of Businessman K.G. Bhadraradhya in Bank Loan Fraud
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs1.79 crore belonging to businessman K.G. Bhadraradhya in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to a bank loan fraud. The attachment order was issued on August 25 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
Three Arrested for Robbery of Jeweller Paresh Soni in Chittorgarh
On April 17, jeweller Paresh Soni from Rawatbhata was robbed of gold, silver jewellery, Rs 5 lakh in cash, and a mobile phone in the Bhainsrorgarh area of Chittorgarh district. The incident occurred when Soni was returning home on his motorcycle after closing his shop, Bhavna Jewellers in Sigoli. Four unknown assailants deliberately hit his motorcycle near Shripura, assaulted him, and carried out the robbery.
Krishna Kumar Swami Arrested for Rs 8.5 Lakh Jeweller Robbery in Sikar
On Tuesday, the police arrested Krishna Kumar Swami, a resident of Fakodiyon ki Dhani, for allegedly robbing a jeweller of Rs 8.5 lakh and valuable jewellery in Sikar on August 18. The police have confirmed that his accomplice, Vikram alias Papla, remains at large.
Akash Gokhale Held with Drugs in Seema Nath Case
The Crime Branch of Indore Police on Friday apprehended 21-year-old Akash Gokhale, alias Gandhi, for his involvement in the Seema Nath drug network. A resident of Dhar Road, Gokhale was found in possession of 32 grams of brown sugar, valued at approximately Rs6.4 lakh in the international market.
Harshvardhan Naharwal Held with MDMA Charas in Chandigarh
In a decisive crackdown on drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of Chandigarh Police arrested Harshvardhan Naharwal, 43, from Sector 24, Chandimandir, on charges of drug possession and peddling. The arrest was made near the IT Park road between Sector 24 and Sector 28, based on a tip-off.
Mohali-Panchkula Police Arrest Satinder Santu & Others in Heroin Bust
Law enforcement agencies in Mohali and Panchkula have intensified anti-narcotics operations, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of over 200 grams of heroin.
Panchkula Police Arrest Sunil Kumar & Associates in Opium Network Bust
The Panchkula Anti-Narcotics Cell has uncovered a significant opium trafficking ring, arresting two key suspects from Uttar Pradesh alongside a Punjab-based supplier.
Karan Alias Chiku Arrested for Rs 32 Lakh Theft in Kalka
The district crime branch of Panchkula police arrested 22-year-old Karan, also known as Chiku, in connection with a recent high-value theft case. The arrest led to the recovery of approximately 300 grams of gold, 186 grams of silver, and Rs1.2 lakh in cash, with an estimated total value of Rs32 lakh.
Saurav and Rajeev Arrested for Snatching Rs7200 in Old Panchkula
Panchkula police arrested two men, Saurav alias Fauji (21) and Rajeev (24), on May 31 for their involvement in a snatching incident near Old Panchkula on May 26. The duo was apprehended at Truck Market, village Kharak Mangoli, where they both reside.
Masru Rabari and Prempal Singh Arrested for Rs4.79 Crore Gold Theft
The Crime Branch police have apprehended two absconding suspects, Masru Rabari (25) from Banaskantha, Gujarat, and Prempal Singh Devda (28) from Jalore, Rajasthan, linked to the theft of nearly 4.8 kg of gold worth approximately Rs4.79 crore. The stolen gold belonged to an Ahmedabad-based jeweller and was taken from a car parked near Gangwal bus stand, Indore.
Ahmed Wahid Khan Arrested with 110g Mephedrone Worth Rs 22 Lakh
The city police’s anti-narcotics cell arrested 45-year-old Ahmed Wahid Khan from Laxminagar, Yerwada, on Wednesday, recovering 110 grams of mephedrone (MD) valued at Rs 22 lakh. The arrest followed a tip-off about Khan’s presence in the area.
Pratap Kumar Dash Arrested for Cheating Woman of Rs 1.64 Lakh
A youth from Nayagarh district, Pratap Kumar Dash, was arrested by Lalbagh police on charges of impersonating a police officer and cheating a woman out of Rs 1.64 lakh under the pretext of marriage. The 25-year-old, originally from Fatehgarh village in Nayagarh and currently residing in Bhubaneswar’s Unit VI area, is accused of defrauding Bhanupriya, a woman he befriended via Facebook.
Mohammad Salman Arrested for Jewellery Burglary in East Delhi
A 24-year-old man, Mohammad Salman, was arrested by the Delhi Police for his involvement in a burglary that took place on August 19 in the Shahdara area. Salman, along with an associate, posed as saree sellers to carry out the crime. The burglary was reported after jewellery and valuable items were stolen from a house in the area.
Delhi Metro Pickpocket Gang of Women Arrested After Caught Red-Handed
A gang of women pickpockets, who had been targeting commuters on the Delhi Metro, was apprehended on Thursday evening after a man caught them red-handed trying to steal from his bag.
SBI ATM Scam Atik Ahmed and Mohammad Danish Arrested in Tirumalagir
A new form of ATM fraud has been uncovered in Tirumalagiri, where thieves used tape to block cash from dispensing, defrauding at least 12 users of over Rs 90,000.
Seven Arrested in Jhalawar Drug Busts Ganja, MDMA Seized
In a major drug bust, seven people were arrested in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, for possessing large quantities of ganja and synthetic drugs. The arrests took place in two separate incidents on Tuesday night, as local police disrupted a significant drug trafficking operation.
Three More Arrested in Chepauk Stadium Mobile Theft Case
Investigations into a string of mobile phone thefts during the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL match at Chepauk Stadium on March 28 have led to the arrest of three more suspects: Rahul Kumar (24), Jither Sani (30), and Praveen Kumar Matto (21). The arrests took place at a private lodge in Vellore, where 31 stolen phones were recovered.
Four Drug Peddlers Arrested in Budgams Crackdown on Narcotics
In a significant move to combat drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police intensified their efforts on Monday, leading to the arrest of four drug peddlers in the Chadoora area of Budgam district.
Two Drug Peddlers Arrested in Anantnag with 8.3 Kg of Charas
In a continued effort to curb drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two drug peddlers in Anantnag and seized a significant quantity of narcotics from their possession.
Three Arrested in Gandhi Nagar for Motorcycle and Copper Wire Thefts
Jammu and Kashmir Police in Gandhi Nagar have successfully solved two separate theft cases with the arrest of three accused and the recovery of stolen items, including a motorcycle and copper wire valued at Rs 80,000.
