In a significant case, a 37-year-old man was arrested in Nashik district, Maharashtra, for allegedly impersonating an IPS officer and defrauding a businessman of Rs 1 crore. The accused, Gaurav …
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Government Impersonation ScamsPersonal
Ritesh Joshi Arrested for Impersonating Kutch MP in Scam
by Ananya MehtaA 42-year-old man from Ahmedabad, identified as Ritesh Joshi, has been arrested by Kutch Police for allegedly impersonating influential figures to extort money. The arrest followed a complaint filed after …
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The police have apprehended a 30-year-old conman, Vardhan Ramesh Salunkhe, for impersonating an official from the Food and Drug Authority (FDA) and attempting to blackmail medical shop owners in Bhayandar. …
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Business & Job Opportunity ScamsBusiness-Related
Former DYFI Leader Sachita Rai Arrested in Job Scam
by Ananya MehtaKasaragod police have arrested former Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) leader Sachita Rai, 27, in connection with a job scam involving multiple extortion cases. Rai, accused of defrauding individuals …
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In a significant operation, Greater Noida police arrested a gang of six, including two women, for orchestrating a honey trap scheme. The group allegedly lured victims into meeting them and …
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Online Dating & Sextortion Scams
Four Arrested in Patuli Extortion Racket Using Dating Apps
by Ananya MehtaFour individuals, including a young woman, were arrested on Monday for allegedly operating an extortion racket that targeted young men. Police reported that the victims were often honey-trapped through various …
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Government Impersonation ScamsPersonal
Kasam Hasham Mulani Arrested for RTO Extortion Scheme
by Ananya MehtaThe Nerul police have apprehended Kasam Hasham Mulani, the founder president of the Navi Mumbai Rickshaw Federation, for allegedly attempting to extort Rs2 lakh from a Regional Transport Office (RTO) …
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In a significant crackdown, cybercrime police raided a fraudulent call center operating in the Althan area of Surat, where callers from a firm named “Learn N Earn” were found swindling …
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FinancialInvestment Scams
GST Officers Arrested in ₹1.5 Crore Extortion Scam in Bengaluru
by Ananya Mehtaln a shocking turn of events, four officers from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department have been arrested for allegedly conducting a fraudulent raid and extorting Rs1.5 crore from …
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A Toronto man, Zhi Yong Wu, is facing multiple fraud-related charges for allegedly posing as a police officer from Shanghai, China, and threatening a woman for money. According to York …