In huge bust, Bengaluru cops recover valuables worth ₹64 lakh; 16 held
2 years, 1 month ago

In huge bust, Bengaluru cops recover valuables worth ₹64 lakh; 16 held

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru Police on Friday arrested 16 people for alleged involvement in burglary at different locations of the city. A huge operation was carried out to catch the accused and various valuable items like gold chains, bikes, mobile phones and even auto rickshaws were recovered, it was highlighted. Laxman B Nimbargi, deputy commissioner of police, took to Twitter and wrote, “Excellent detective operation by police of Bengaluru’s Vijayanagara sub-division, arrest of 16 accused.” In huge bust, Bengaluru cops recover valuables worth ₹ 64 lakh; 16 held He also informed that a huge number of mobile phones along with other valuables were recovered from the accused. “619g of gold jewelry, 30g of silverware, 210 mobile phones, 9 two-wheelers, 1 autorickshaw, 3 cycles, 2 watches worth a total of ₹64.21 lakh was successfully seized,” further wrote the police official. According to the Bengaluru Police, the accused had made a lot of connections in jail and continued to indulge in illegal activities even after being released.

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Bengaluru: Call from service station leads police to bike thief
1 day, 16 hours ago

Bengaluru: Call from service station leads police to bike thief

The Hindu  

A phone call made by the staff of a service centre to the owner of a motorcycle helped the Chintamani police nab a 28-year-old habitual vehicle thief involved in 11 bike thefts. The accused identified as Bangarappa, a daily wage labourer by day and vehicle thief by night, had stolen a bike from NR Layout in Chintamani on December 18. …

Lokayukta raids on eight officials across eight districts
2 days, 18 hours ago

Lokayukta raids on eight officials across eight districts

The Hindu  

Lokayukta officials on Wednesday carried out simultaneous raids on eight government officials in 20 locations across eight districts and unearthed movables and immovable properties that were disproportionate to their known sources of income. According to Lokayukta sources, the raids were under way in Bengaluru, Mandya, Bidar, Belagavi, Tumakuru, Gadag, Ballari, and Raichur. Umesh, Health and Family Welfare Officer, Kadur; Ravindra, …

Bengaluru: Man Arrested For Storing Drugs Worth Rs 2.5 Cr Ahead Of New Year Celebrations
1 week, 3 days ago

Bengaluru: Man Arrested For Storing Drugs Worth Rs 2.5 Cr Ahead Of New Year Celebrations

ABP News  

A man was arrested for allegedly storing narcotics worth Rs 2.5 crore with the intention of distributing it during New Year celebrations in Bengaluru's prominent areas, police officials confirmed on Tuesday. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda stated that the Central Crime Branch Narcotics Squad acted on credible intelligence about banned substances stored in an apartment in Chokkanahalli. Bengaluru Police Commissioner …

Man held with drugs worth Rs 2.50 cr in Bengaluru
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1 week, 3 days ago

Man held with drugs worth Rs 2.50 cr in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A man has been arrested for allegedly storing drugs worth Rs 2.50 crore, meant for distribution during the new year celebrations in prominent areas of Bengaluru.The arrest was made on December 27 based on credible information from an informant, officials said on Tuesday. Addressing reporters here, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda said the Central Crime Branch Narcotics Squad officers …

Digital arrest scam: 59-year-old Japanese man loses ₹35 lakh to cyber criminals in Bengaluru
2 weeks ago

Digital arrest scam: 59-year-old Japanese man loses ₹35 lakh to cyber criminals in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

A 59-year-old Japanese national working in Bengaluru was reportedly defrauded of ₹35.49 lakh by cyber criminals who threatened him with a fabricated "digital arrest." A Japanese man in Bengaluru lost ₹ 35 lakhs to cyber criminals. Fearing legal consequences, Sasaki complied with their demands and transferred a total of ₹35.49 lakh in multiple payments between December 12 and 14, using …

Bengaluru house help vanishes with all gold from owners, days after joining: Report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bengaluru house help vanishes with all gold from owners, days after joining: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru couple hired a live-in domestic helper through a Facebook ad, only for her to abscond with gold jewelry worth ₹2.3 lakh just five days later, reported The Times of India. The couple’s complaint has now led to an investigation by the Hebbal police, who are working to track down the fugitive domestic help. According to the report, Abhijit …

30 arrested in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru for illegal gambling; ₹8 lakh cash, 25 phones seized in op
2 weeks, 2 days ago

30 arrested in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru for illegal gambling; ₹8 lakh cash, 25 phones seized in op

Hindustan Times  

Police busted a gang for organising gambling in Andhra's Eluru on Wednesday, along with the arrest of 30 people, including organizers, officials said. The Eluru Rural Police conducted the raid in the SMR area of Tangellamudi. Acting on credible information, Eluru Rural Police conducted the raid in the SMR area of Tangellamudi, under the jurisdiction of Eluru Rural Police Station, …

Bank heist: Police recover stolen booty worth over ₹7 cr; more success likely
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bank heist: Police recover stolen booty worth over ₹7 cr; more success likely

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Even as Indian Overseas Bank authorities were trying to ascertain the exact amount of cash and valuables lost in the heist, the police recovered stolen property worth ₹7 crore after the arrest of three accused on Monday and killing of two accused in encounters on Tuesday. Officials said the police recovered around 1kg of silver, valued at ₹ 85,000, …

Software engineer in Bengaluru loses Rs 11.8 crore to 'digital arrest' scam
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Software engineer in Bengaluru loses Rs 11.8 crore to 'digital arrest' scam

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim of a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said on Monday. Later, he got a call from a person claiming to be a police officer alleging that his Aadhaar …

Bengaluru police chief cautions citizens against fake 'digital arrest' scam
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bengaluru police chief cautions citizens against fake 'digital arrest' scam

India Today  

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda warned citizens against a growing cybercrime where fraudsters impersonate government officials and threaten victims with a so-called "digital arrest." The Commissioner advised people to avoid unknown calls or video calls and refrain from sharing personal details like Aadhaar or PAN numbers. He highlighted the 1930 helpline as a resource for tracing and recovering funds lost …

Bengaluru engineer scammed of ₹11.8 crore in 'digital arrest' scam, duped by fake police, CBI officers over Skype
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bengaluru engineer scammed of ₹11.8 crore in 'digital arrest' scam, duped by fake police, CBI officers over Skype

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru software engineer, 39, from GKVK Layout, near Hebbal, recently became a victim of a digital arrest scam, losing a staggering ₹11.8 crore. Digital arrest of Ahmedabad man uncovers Taiwanese-linked racket: Police According to Times of India report, the incident, which unfolded between November 25 and December 12, was reported to the North-East Cybercrime, Economic offences, Narcotics police. The …

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹30 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam; forced to break FDs and empty bank accounts: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹30 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam; forced to break FDs and empty bank accounts: Report

Hindustan Times  

In yet another case of “digital arrest,” a 46-year-old homemaker from Indiranagar, Bengaluru, was conned out of over ₹30 lakh by fraudsters impersonating officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation and Mumbai police. According to a report by Deccan Herald, the scammers held her under a fabricated “digital arrest” for 11 days, orchestrating an elaborate cyber scam. Fake calls from …

3 arrested in Lucknow bank heist case; pistol, cash, jewellery recovered
2 weeks, 5 days ago

3 arrested in Lucknow bank heist case; pistol, cash, jewellery recovered

India Today  

Lucknow Police have arrested three suspects involved in the Indian Overseas Bank locker theft case following a shootout. The accused, identified as Arvind Kumar, Balram Kumar, and Kailash Bind, were attempting to escape via the Outer Ring Road in an Estilo car when they were intercepted. During the encounter, Arvind Kumar, a resident of Bihar’s Munger, sustained injuries, while his …

Software engineer in Bengaluru loses Rs 11.8 crore in digital arrest scam
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Software engineer in Bengaluru loses Rs 11.8 crore in digital arrest scam

India Today  

A 39-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru lost Rs 11.8 crore in a "digital arrest" scam, after fraudsters impersonating police officers falsely accused him of being involved in money laundering. The caller alleged that his SIM card, linked to his Aadhaar card, had been used for illegal Soon after, the victim received another call from someone pretending to be a police …

Bengaluru senior citizen falls prey to ‘digital arrest’ scam, loses ₹1.94 cr saved in fixed deposit: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bengaluru senior citizen falls prey to ‘digital arrest’ scam, loses ₹1.94 cr saved in fixed deposit: Report

Hindustan Times  

A 68-year-old man in Bengaluru fell victim to an organised cyber scam, losing ₹1.94 crore from his fixed deposit after being held under "digital arrest" for seven days. The scammers, pretending to be Mumbai crime branch officers, accused the senior citizen of involving in a money laundering case linked to Naresh Goyal, the founder of Jet Airways. The fraudsters had …

Bengaluru tops digital fraud cases as Karnataka faces ₹109 crore loss in scams
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Bengaluru tops digital fraud cases as Karnataka faces ₹109 crore loss in scams

Hindustan Times  

In 2024, residents of Karnataka have been defrauded of ₹109.01 crore through elaborate digital arrest scams, where criminals impersonate government officials to extract money. Karnataka police arrested 27 individuals connected to these operations, though none of the accused from Bengaluru cases have been caught so far. Addressing a question raised by BJP MLC K Prathap Simha Nayak, the minister revealed …

Two bikers snatch Bengaluru judge's mobile phone while walking on the road: Report
1 month ago

Two bikers snatch Bengaluru judge's mobile phone while walking on the road: Report

Hindustan Times  

Two men riding a Honda Activa snatched the mobile phone of a Karnataka civil judge in central Bengaluru, reported Deccan Herald. Bengaluru Police recently busted an inter-state mobile robbery gang. According to the report, the incident occurred around 9:40 pm on December 5, when 30-year-old Bengaluru civil court judge Mahantesh Mathad was walking near Crescent Road. A report in The …

Three held, 2.5 kg gold seized over SBI robbery in Telangana
1 month ago

Three held, 2.5 kg gold seized over SBI robbery in Telangana

New Indian Express  

Ambar Kishore also mentioned that the police were trying their best to nab the absconding robbers identified as Md Nawab Hasan, Akshay Gajanan Ambor, Sagar Bhaskar Gour and Sajid Khan. After completing the robbery, they called the driver and asked him to drop them in Hyderabad,” the CP said, adding that the robbers split into three groups upon reaching the …

Bengaluru Police recover stolen Apple Airpods within 20 minutes after compliant
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Police recover stolen Apple Airpods within 20 minutes after compliant

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Police recovered Airpods Pro within 20 minutes of filing a complaint, which was stolen from a woman’s house in the city. The complainant alleged that one of the men who visited her house to fix the furniture had stolen them and lauded the officers at Bengaluru’s Madiwala police station. Thanks to Vijay Kumar and Narsimhamurthy from Madiwala Police Station …

Bengaluru Police arrest eight people in connection with engineering seat-blocking scam; three colleges questioned
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Police arrest eight people in connection with engineering seat-blocking scam; three colleges questioned

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including a staff member of the Karnataka Examinations Authority, for their alleged role in an engineering seat-blocking scam. Based on the complaint by KEA, a case was registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita According to a PTI report, the matter came to light on November 13 when KEA officials lodged a …

Karnataka police arrest four in massive drug bust, recover 103 grams of MDMA worth ₹15 lakh
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka police arrest four in massive drug bust, recover 103 grams of MDMA worth ₹15 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka police arrested four individuals in Ullal for alleged possession and distribution of MDMA drugs. A follow-up raid resulted in the arrest of another individual, who was found with 53 grams of MDMA, ₹ 7.76 lakh in cash In the initial raid, authorities apprehended three suspects, confiscating 50 grams of MDMA, a car, three mobile phones, and ₹7.76 lakh in …

Ludhiana: Vandalism, ₹78,000 robbery at Tibba Road shop
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Vandalism, ₹78,000 robbery at Tibba Road shop

Hindustan Times  

At least 12 assailants attempted a murder bid on a garment shop owner and vandalised his shop in Mayapuri at Tibba Road, the police said. On being informed, the Tibba Road police reached the spot for investigation. An FIR has been registered against Jaspal Rana of Mayapuri at Tibba Road, Manoj Kumar of Punjabi Bagh, Naman Bansal of Amarpura, Aman …

Bengaluru drug bust: Police seize consignment with 318 kilograms of ganja worth ₹3.2 crore
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru drug bust: Police seize consignment with 318 kilograms of ganja worth ₹3.2 crore

Hindustan Times  

In a massive drug haul, Bengaluru police on Friday caught a consignment and seized 318 kilograms of ganja valued at ₹3.2 crore. Authorities believe the cannabis was being smuggled into Bengaluru to cater to the increased demand for narcotics during New Year celebrations, a time when drug consumption in the city tends to surge. In October, Bengaluru’s Central Crime Branch …

Bengaluru Traffic Police alert about fraudsters claiming to be cops and extorting money. Details
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police alert about fraudsters claiming to be cops and extorting money. Details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Traffic Police advised commuters to be cautious about fraudsters claiming to be cops and demanding money in the name of traffic fines. In an announcement earlier, Bengaluru Traffic Police said, “The Traffic Police Department has been receiving numerous complaints regarding fake calls and messages claiming to be from our department. These calls and messages attempt to deceive citizens and …

Bengaluru police bust 318 kg ganja smuggled from Kerala, arrest three individuals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru police bust 318 kg ganja smuggled from Kerala, arrest three individuals

India Today  

The Bengaluru police intercepted a massive consignment of 318 kilograms of cannabis, also known as ganja, valued at Rs 3.25 crore. Authorities suspect that the ganja was being smuggled into Bengaluru in preparation for illegal sales during New Year celebrations, a time when demand for narcotics typically spikes in the city. Last month, the Central Crime Branch Narcotics Control Unit …

Police raid 14 places linked to rowdy ‘Seizing’ Raja in land grabbing case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Police raid 14 places linked to rowdy ‘Seizing’ Raja in land grabbing case

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Tambaram City Police, in coordination with district revenue department officials, conducted raids at 14 locations connected to history-sheeter A. Raja, also known as ‘Seizing’ Raja, who was shot and killed in a police encounter in September. A police source stated that the searches were carried out in connection with a case registered by the Selaiyur Police regarding land …

Digital arrest: Man from Assam held for swindling Rs 92 lakh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Digital arrest: Man from Assam held for swindling Rs 92 lakh

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A 38-year-old man from Assam was arrested by the cyber crime wing of the Central Crime Branch Chennai on charges of swindling Rs 92 lakh from a central government employee in a digital arrest scam. The caller claimed that the victim’s Aadhaar-linked mobile number was involved in money laundering and an arrest warrant was issued against him. The police …

Mohali: Two relieving themselves on road lose mobile phone, ₹11,000 to snatchers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohali: Two relieving themselves on road lose mobile phone, ₹11,000 to snatchers

Hindustan Times  

Three men lost their belongings to snatchers in two separate cases in Mohali on Monday. In another case, Phase-11 police have booked two unidentified motorcycle-borne miscreants for snatching mobile phone of a cyclist near the Phase-10/11 light point in Mohali. In the first case, Phase-11 police have booked two unidentified motorcycle-borne miscreants for snatching mobile phone of a cyclist near …

Stolen Property Worth ₹88.5 Lakh Recovered
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stolen Property Worth ₹88.5 Lakh Recovered

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam:The police recovered stolen property worth Rs 88.52 lakh during October, including the recovery of 285 missing mobile phones in Visakhapatnam. Revealing the details on Tuesday at the crime property mela, CP Shankhabrata Bagchi said that special teams were set up to tackle the 116 property offence cases reported during October. A significant portion of the recovery consisted of 298 …

Three Arrested on Cheating Charges in Eluru
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Three Arrested on Cheating Charges in Eluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Mudinepalli police in Eluru district have arrested three individuals—Dabba Eswar,24, of Nakkalamallalu Peta village in Venkatagiri mandal, Banavathu Chinna,25, Bukya Sambra alias Syam,26, of Vempadu village in Chittoor district—on charges of cheating and assaulting a complainant, Pandraju Ravindra Kumar of Chennuru village in Pedana mandal. Eluru district superintendent of police K. Prathap Siva Kishore briefed the media on Saturday, …

Person Arrested in Chandrayangutta for Stealing Property Worth Rs 1.45 Lakh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Person Arrested in Chandrayangutta for Stealing Property Worth Rs 1.45 Lakh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Kalapathar police on Friday arrested one Mohammed Noorullah Hussain of Chandrayangutta for allegedly breaking into a house and stealing property worth Rs 1.45 lakh on November 14. Man Arrested for Stealing Valuables from Four Houses, Property Worth Rs 10 Lakh Recovered Hyderabad: The Karkhana police on Saturday said that they had arrested Yerpula Galva Kalyan Kumar, 30, of …

Lagcharla incident: Vikarabad police seek six-day custody of Narender Reddy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lagcharla incident: Vikarabad police seek six-day custody of Narender Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Vikarabad district police on Thursday sought six-day custody of former BRS legislator Patnam Narender Reddy for questioning in connection with the Lagcharla incident in which Vikarabad collector Pratheek Jain and revenue officers were attacked during a public hearing on land acquisition for setting up a pharma unit. Rama Rao figuring in Narender Reddy's remand report, the Vikrabad police …

Bengaluru's Sampige theatre owner robbed by his house helps after adding sedatives in liquor: Report
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Sampige theatre owner robbed by his house helps after adding sedatives in liquor: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a major burglary incident, Bengaluru’s Sampige theatre owner was robbed by his house help and security guard after giving sedatives to the former at his house, reported The Times of India. The complaint reportedly said that the gang had stolen gold and silver ornaments from his Bengaluru house along with ₹ 1.5 lakh cash deposits. According to the report, …

Cops nab 5 snatchers, recovers 6 stolen mobile phones
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cops nab 5 snatchers, recovers 6 stolen mobile phones

Hindustan Times  

Mohali police have arrested five snatchers and recovered six stolen mobile phones and a scooter, used to commit the crime, from their possession. Assistant superintendent of police Jayant Puri on Tuesday said: “The accused used to target women or cyclists talking over phone. The scooter has already been seized by the police.” “Amit, Gulshan and Gupta used to snatch the …

Ludhiana: Police bust gang of auto drivers who robbed passengers
2 months ago

Ludhiana: Police bust gang of auto drivers who robbed passengers

Hindustan Times  

The Sahnewal police busted an auto-rickshaw gang with the arrest of four accused and recovered two sharp-edged weapons, an auto-rickshaw, and eight stolen mobile phones from their possession. The arrested accused have been identified as Sunny Chauhan, 24, and Manpreet Singh, alias Bagga, 24, both residents of Basant Nagar, Sunny Kumar Verma, 34 of New Azad Nagar and Prem Kumar …

CM Chandrababu Naidu pats Eluru cops for recovery of 251 bikes
2 months ago

CM Chandrababu Naidu pats Eluru cops for recovery of 251 bikes

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, came across a woman who turned emotional when Eluru police recovered 251 stolen bikes and handed over them to original owners, commended the cops. However, I am glad to note that in the last quarter alone, police recovered 251 stolen bikes and arrested 25 suspects. “A moment of joy regained with the efforts of …

Bengaluru man arrested for running inter-state cyber scam racket, defrauding several of ₹2.3 crore: Report
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2 months ago

Bengaluru man arrested for running inter-state cyber scam racket, defrauding several of ₹2.3 crore: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru resident identified as Kumar Utlasar, aged 50, was arrested by the Goa Police cyber crime cell over an alleged investment scam involving ₹2.3 crore. Bengaluru has seen several cyber crime and cyber fraud related incidents of late, including courier scams, stock investment scams, and digital arrests. SP Rahul Gupta from the crime branch spoke to reporters about the …

Bengaluru senior citizen stays home for a month after falling prey to ‘digital arrest’ scam, loses ₹81L: Report
2 months ago

Bengaluru senior citizen stays home for a month after falling prey to ‘digital arrest’ scam, loses ₹81L: Report

Hindustan Times  

A 79-year-old retired employee fell prey to the ‘digital arrest’ scam in Bengaluru and lost ₹81 lakh, reported Deccan Herald. The Bengaluru senior citizen was blackmailed, and a total of ₹ 81 lakh was swindled from him in the name of digital arrest According to a report, the victim, who is a retired employee in a private firm, received a …

Man arrested in theft case; gold worth over ₹16.5 lakh recovered
2 months ago

Man arrested in theft case; gold worth over ₹16.5 lakh recovered

The Hindu  

The Bhadravati police arrested a 27-year-old man, who earlier worked in the IT sector in Bengaluru, in connection with a theft case and recovered gold worth over ₹16.5 lakh that he had melted from him. The police arrested S.S. Nithin, a resident of Keshavapura Extension in Bhadravathi on November 3 and recovered 259 grams of gold from him. of Hosamane …

Andhra Pradesh: Cops recover property worth Rs 2.31 lakh
2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Cops recover property worth Rs 2.31 lakh

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The Anakapalli district police have arrested multiple suspects and recovered property worth Rs 2.31 lakh in a series of operations across Payakaraopeta and Parawada police stations. They recovered 8 grams of gold, 2.120 kg of silver, 2 kg of brass, 15 pairs of clothes, a home theatre system, two television sets, and iron pellets weighing 1,240 kg. In a …

Six men nabbed for swindling Rs 10 lakh from private company
2 months, 1 week ago

Six men nabbed for swindling Rs 10 lakh from private company

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Six men were arrested by South Zone Cyber Crime police in Chennai on Friday for allegedly swindling Rs 10 lakh from a private company under the pretext of converting their money to USDT, a form of cryptocurrency with a stable price, at cheaper rates. Police identified the suspects as S Aswanth of Madurai, Mohammed Ismayil Parvesh of Karur district, …

Police Interrogate Four in Massive Mobile Phone Theft at Concert
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Police Interrogate Four in Massive Mobile Phone Theft at Concert

The Hindu  

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a mass mobile phone theft at a concert in Kerala. The police took custody of the accused Atiq Ur Rahman and Waseem Ahammed – arrested from Delhi – and Sunny Bhola Yadav and Shyam Baranwal – arrested from Mumbai. They were taken to two tourist homes where they had stayed and to the …

Three Arrested for Attempting to Siphon Off ₹5 Lakh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Three Arrested for Attempting to Siphon Off ₹5 Lakh

The Hindu  

Three individuals were arrested for attempting to siphon off ₹5 lakh. One of the individuals, Samuel, was employed by a firm to load cash into ATMs, while the other two were private security men. Only ₹10 lakh was found in a cash bag containing ₹15 lakh, suggesting that the rest of the money was lost.

Police to Collect Evidence from Mobile Phone Thieves in Kerala Concert
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Police to Collect Evidence from Mobile Phone Thieves in Kerala Concert

The Hindu  

Four individuals were arrested in connection with the alleged theft of mobile phones at a concert in Bolgatty, Kerala. The police will take their custody for evidence collection on Saturday (October 26). The four accused are history-sheeters and are believed to be involved in similar mass mobile phone thefts in the past. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are …

Police Seek Custody of Two Accused in Mumbai Mobile Phone Theft Case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Police Seek Custody of Two Accused in Mumbai Mobile Phone Theft Case

The Hindu  

Two Uttar Pradesh natives arrested in Mumbai in Kochi mobile phone theft case were remanded in judicial custody on Thursday. The investigation team will submit an application for their custody on Friday, and their interrogation is required to get further leads about the gang involved in the theft and to recover the mobile phones.

Four Arrested in Major Theft Case, Rs 39.5 Lakh Recovered
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Four Arrested in Major Theft Case, Rs 39.5 Lakh Recovered

New Indian Express  

Bapatla police have arrested four individuals in a major theft case, recovering Rs 39.5 lakh. The incident occurred on October 18 at midnight near Medarametla of Bapatla district. Four unidentified men robbed a gold vendor of his money and mobile phone and then dragged him into their vehicle. After driving around for a while, the assailants left him at the …

Police Arrests 71 Property Offenders, Recovers ₹45 Lakh Worth of Stolen Property in September
3 months ago

Police Arrests 71 Property Offenders, Recovers ₹45 Lakh Worth of Stolen Property in September

The Hindu  

City police have arrested 71 property offenders and recovered ₹45 lakh worth of stolen property in September. The police commissioner addressed a press conference and stated that during September 105 cases of property offences were reported in the city under various heads. Out of the detected cases, one case pertains to robbery, four cases to house-breaks in by day, 13 …

13 held for swindling elderly of Rs 4.72 crore in digital arrest scam
3 months, 1 week ago

13 held for swindling elderly of Rs 4.72 crore in digital arrest scam

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Chennai police have arrested 13 people in connection with a digital arrest scam, in which a 72-year-old woman in Abhiramapuram was swindled of Rs 4.72 crore. The caller had threatened the victim that her mobile number and Aadhaar number was being used to open many bank accounts, and cases were registered against her in Mumbai and Delhi Cyber …

Three held for looting valuables of Rs 1.09 crore from jeweller’s house
3 months, 1 week ago

Three held for looting valuables of Rs 1.09 crore from jeweller’s house

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Upset over being removed from his job, a 25-year-old man, along with three accomplices, stole valuables worth Rs 1.09 crore from his employer’s house in Subramanyanagar. The police arrested the main accused, identified as Sanyasi Matha Nandeesh, while he was returning with his family after visiting Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya, where he had also tonsured his head. Sanyasi’s confession …

Bengaluru: South CEN police arrest three persons running courier scam from Dubai
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru: South CEN police arrest three persons running courier scam from Dubai

The Hindu  

The South Division cybercrime police managed to crack a courier scam and arrest a gang of three, including one from Dubai, who were trapping gullible people posing as CBI and Mumbai police, threatening them with false drug cases and extorting money in the garb of digital arrest. The racket was unearthed when the Subrmanyapura police, while investigating a similar case …

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