Ex-NRL player charged with supplying 900kg cocaine after dramatic Centennial Park arrest

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Torres scam: Special court sends two accused in judicial custody

A Mumbai Sessions Court on Monday sent two accused, arrested in the multi-crore Torres investment fraud, to judicial custody. Police had said that Mr. Ataian’s name had cropped up after the arrest of Mr. Riyaz who gave statement that the actor had introduced Mr. Riyaz to Ukrainians who are still absconding in the case. Appearing for the accused, advocates Vivek …

Case Accused Torres Judicial Custody Riyaz

2 months ago

Mumbai police arrest Torres CEO in multi-crore investment fraud case

The Hindu

The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police, which is investigating the multi-crore Torres investment fraud, has arrested the company's Chief Executive Officer Tausif Riyaz from Lonavala, officials said. Riyaz, also known as John Carter, had been absconding since a financial fraud case was registered at the Shivaji Park Police Station. According to officials, more than 3,700 investors have so far …

Mumbai Fraud Official Mumbai Police Eow Torres

2 months ago

Torres Ponzi scam in Mumbai: Platinum Hern CEO Tausif Riyaz arrested from Lonavala hotel

Live Mint

Tausif Riyaz, CEO of Platinum Hern, was arrested from a Lonavala hotel on Sunday, January 26, by Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing in connection with the multi-crore Torres Ponzi scam. Fifth accused to be apprehended in the Torres Ponzi scam case, Taurif Riyaz was produced before a court in Mumbai which sent him to the police custody until February 3. …

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2 months, 1 week ago

IAS officer Pooja Singhal's suspension revoked after bail in money laundering case

India TV News

Money laundering case: The suspension of IAS officer Pooja Singhal, who was in jail for more than two years in a money laundering case, was lifted after she was granted bail, according to an official from the Jharkhand government. "In light of the recommendations made by the Suspension Review Committee after due consideration, Pooja Singhal, an Indian Administrative Service officer, …

Money Laundering Money Bail Case Pti Officer Ias

3 months, 1 week ago

Two men who smuggled half a tonne of cocaine into UK jailed

The Independent

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Livingstone Moran Nca Reyes Uk Jailed Cocaine National

3 months, 1 week ago

Gang who smuggled £42m of drugs into Britain in inflatable boat are jailed after being found with 500kg of cocaine in van outside hotel

Daily Mail

A gang who smuggled £42m worth of drugs into Britain in an inflatable boat have been jailed after they were found with 500kg of cocaine in a van outside a hotel. Daniel Livingstone, 25, was arrested in May this year with 524kg of cocaine in his van outside a hotel in Lelly, East Yorkshire, where he was staying with drug …

Drugs Boat Hotel Livingstone Van Moran Nca

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Suspended IAS officer Pooja Singhal granted bail in money laundering case after 28 months

India Today

Suspended IAS officer Pooja Singhal, who has been in judicial custody for the last 28 months in an alleged money laundering case, was granted bail by a Jharkhand court on Saturday. The bail was granted to Singhal by a special Ranchi PMLA court, where her plea was heard under provisions of a law regarding prolonged judicial custody. The court had …

Court Bail Jharkhand Case Ias Officer Money Laundering Case Pooja Singhal

5 months ago

NSW Police officer accused of travelling hundreds of kilometres to steal $100,000 released on bail

ABC

A police officer accused of tying up an elderly man in his home before stealing $100,000 in cash has been released on bail. The 36-year-old senior constable, whose name has been suppressed by the court, is one of two men charged over an alleged aggravated break and enter at Lightning Ridge in north-west NSW earlier this month. 'Not a weak …

Court Accused Officer Nsw Lightning Ridge Magistrate Mabbutt

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Can you tell why this NRL great is in deep trouble for a seemingly innocent act in English rugby league's biggest game?

Daily Mail

Peta Hiku is at risk of being banned for New Zealand's entire Pacific Championships campaign over a bizarre charge from the Super League grand final. Peta Hiku is facing a lengthy ban after being referred to the tribunal for touching the shoulder of Wigan's Junior Nsemba after he was hurt in a big hit A ban would rule Hiku out …

New Zealand Rugby Rugby League Pacific League Fiji Nrl

5 months, 2 weeks ago

International arrest warrant issued for Australian great Rocky Elsom

The Telegraph

French authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for the former Australia captain Rocky Elsom. The 41-year-old was president of the French club for three years until 2016, before being removed from his role and leaving behind what French newspaper Midi Olympique has described as a “catastrophic financial situation”. They don’t need me at the moment so I’m happy about …

French Leinster Rocky Elsom

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Man arrested with MDMA worth over ₹7 lakh in Ernakulam

The Hindu

A team of the Angamaly Excise nabbed a person with 133 grams of MDMA worth over ₹7 lakh on Thursday. A tip-off received by the Excise followed by hours-long surveillance led to the seizure and arrest. A team led by Angamaly Excise inspector Sijo Varghese and comprising assistant Excise inspectors Babu Prasad K.B., assistant Excise Inspectors Prasannan M.K. and Shaiju …

Bengaluru Excise

9 months, 1 week ago

Senior exec arrested for driving under influence of alcohol

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Khar police arrested the inebriated driver of a speeding car that brushed past three pedestrians on Linking Road in Bandra late on Sunday evening. HT Image According to the Khar police, the driver of the Creta car identified as Hiten Desai, 53, the Home Automation Head at GM Modular, caused minor injuries to a woman and two others. …

Desai Khar Gaonkar

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Telugu film actor arrested in Bengaluru rave party case

The Hindu

The Central Crime Branch officials on Monday arrested Telugu film actor Hema for allegedly not cooperating in the investigations into the rave party case. Hema is the seventh accused arrested in the case, and police are gearing up to arrest more people who are dodging police investigation despite repeated summons and notices, a police officer said. CCB officials on May …

Telugu Party Hema Ccb

10 months ago

Semi-pro footballers’ £260m cocaine empire brought crashing down like ‘house of cards’

The Independent

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Drugs Cocaine Skeete Luke Skeete

10 months, 1 week ago

Leader of gang that duped forex traders arrested in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Mumbai crime branch has arrested the mastermind behind the racket in which several forex traders were duped by men posing as rich individuals in need of foreign currency. In March this year, the police arrested three people, including a Bollywood make-up artist who allegedly took $60,000 from a forex trader in Santacruz and fled from the hotel. In …

Bengaluru Mumbai Accused Hotel Sharma Room Fir

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Brandon Wakeham: See the moment footy star's world comes crashing down as he's arrested for allegedly dealing huge quantities of drugs - and he could face life in jail

Daily Mail

Ex-Wests Tiger was signed by Sea Eagles as backup halves option NRL star Brandon Wakeham left his teammates from the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles NSW Cup side stunned when he was arrested for allegedly supplying large quantities of drugs. NRL star Brandon Wakeham left teammates from the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles stunned after the halfback was charged for allegedly supplying …

Drugs Sydney Charged Eagles Nrl Sea Eagles Brandon Wakeham

1 year ago

Man sentenced to more than two years in jail for selling methamphetamines to NSW police officers in Queanbeyan

ABC

In short: A man has been sentenced to more than two-and-a-half years jail after selling about 265 grams of methamphetamines to undercover police officers in Queanbeyan. A man has been sentenced to more than two-and-a-half years jail after selling about 265 grams of methamphetamines to undercover police officers in Queanbeyan. Ricky Wilkinson told the court he sold the drugs to …

Drugs Court Pay Man Undercover Police Officers Two Years

1 year, 2 months ago

Citizen's arrest: Queensland tradies wrestle accused thief to the ground after he allegedly stole their ute with power tools inside

Daily Mail

A group of tradies managed to track down and wrestle a man to the ground after he allegedly stole their ute with $20,000 worth of power tools inside, staging a dramatic citizen's arrest. Jeb Easton, from Deception Bay in Queensland's Moreton Bay region, said the alleged thief had started working for his boss before he allegedly stole the ute. Jeb …

Allegedly Alleged Queensland Citizen Ute Easton Stole

1 year, 3 months ago

OU Police Arrest Notorious Burglar

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Ratlavath Shankar Naik, a habitual offender involved in over 100 property offences, was arrested by Osmania University Police, who identified him after analysing over 50 CCTV footages and other clues, here on Thursday. Naik began maintaining an inventory of the property he stole, after the owner of a house that he had burgled complained of more missing property than …

Naik

1 year, 5 months ago

People-smuggling ringleader jailed over 39 deaths made at least £90,000 – court

The Independent

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Europe Money Pay Romania Essex Cash Jailed

1 year, 9 months ago

Smuggler of roasted eel could get up to 21 years in federal prison

LA Times

Packaged frozen roasted eel that was seized from a wholesale company based in the City of Industry. A Pomona man faces up to 21 years in federal prison after attempting to sneak into the country frozen roasted eels that had been rejected for entry because they were tainted with unsafe animal drugs. Kevin Sheng Hsiang Fang, 41, and his wholesale …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Pair jailed for trying to smuggle £1.75m of cocaine into Heathrow

The Independent

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Colombia Williams Heathrow Blackburn Defendants Waldron

2 years, 11 months ago

Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To Alleged Maoist Kheem Singh Bora Booked Under UAPA By UP Police

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court recently DENIED bail to an alleged Maoist leader Kheem Singh Bora who was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad in July 2019 from the Bareilly railway station. Bora, who is carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, had moved to the High Court seeking bail in connection with a case registered against him under. Bora, who …

Court Bail Uttarakhand Case Maoist State Bareilly

3 years, 1 month ago

Member of Alameddine crime family charged over alleged Sydney dial-a-dealer drug syndicate

ABC

A key member of the Alameddine crime family has been denied bail after being charged over an alleged dial-a-dealer drug syndicate in Sydney’s south-west. Key points: Three men have been charged with multiple drug offences after a strike force was set up last year One, Rachad Alameddine, was allegedly found hiding in a roof cavity In recent years, the Alameddine …

Court Criminal Drug Sydney Alleged Charged Three Men

3 years, 2 months ago

Sale Sharks suspend player after England international was arrested on suspicion of rape

Daily Mail

Sale Sharks have suspended a player after an England international was arrested on suspicion of the rape of a teenager. In a short statement, the Premiership side said: 'Sale Sharks have been made aware of an allegation against one of its players and the subsequent arrest of that player by Greater Manchester Police on Sunday 9th January 2022. 'The player …

Arrested Player Sale Sharks England International

3 years, 5 months ago

No bail for Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha; court reserves order for 20 Oct

Firstpost

Senior Advocate Amit Desai rooted for Aryan and asked the court to ’let him be a free man’ but with stringent restrictions A special NDPS court in Mumbai reserved order on Aryan Khan’s bail till 20 October, which means the 23-year-old will be in Arthur Road Jail for roughly another week. Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, arguing on behalf of …

Mumbai Drugs Court Bail Singh Khan Desai

3 years, 11 months ago

Two men charged over alleged online racial abuse of NRL player Latrell Mitchell

ABC

Two men have been charged over the alleged online racial abuse of NRL player Latrell Mitchell. Key points: The NRL integrity unit referred the messages to police Two men have been granted strict conditional bail Latrell Mitchel has been called "a leader in the fight against racism" Mitchell is a First Nations fullback for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and has …

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3 years, 11 months ago

NRL investigating 'drunken incident' involving high-profile player

Daily Mail

The NRL has launched an investigation into an alleged drunken altercation involving Brisbane Broncos star Kotoni Staggs. The league has launched an investigation into the alleged drunken off-field behaviour of the Brisbane Broncos player NRL officials are still searching for CCTV footage of the alleged pub confrontation - which may have involved a woman, News Corp reported. The league is …

Video Player Alleged Nrl Eels Staggs Parramatta Eels

3 years, 11 months ago

South Sydney fullback Latrell Mitchell cops four-match NRL ban for high shot on David Nofoaluma, all but ending Dally M hopes

ABC

Latrell Mitchell has received a four-match NRL suspension after losing his fight at the judiciary, leaving his hopes of winning a maiden Dally M Medal in tatters. Key points: The South Sydney fullback was charged for his high shot on Tigers winger David Nofoaluma His four-match ban damages his chances of a maiden Dally M medal, which he currently leads …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Men arrested after £12.5m worth of heroin and cocaine found in parcels

The Independent

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Nca

4 years, 1 month ago

NRL gender advisor Catharine Lumby calls for no suspension for Payne Haas after police incident

Daily Mail

The NRL's gender advisor says she believes Brisbane Broncos star Payne Haas shouldn't be suspended after he was given a good behaviour bond for threatening to assault a female police officer. Brisbane Broncos star Payne Haas was given a two-year good behaviour order after pleading guilty to intimidating police She said what happened was completely 'out of character' for the …

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4 years, 3 months ago

NRL star David Fifita is arrested for trespassing

Daily Mail

NRL star David Fifita has reportedly been arrested for trespassing after allegedly entering a home after a night of drinking. NRL star David Fifita after returning to Australia in 2019 following a three-day stint in a Bali jail Fifita is seen in Bali in 2019 It is understood Fifita had been drinking and travelled in an Uber to a woman's …

Nrl Bali David Fifita Fifita Pictured

4 years, 4 months ago

Cricketer Usman Khawaja's brother jailed for attempting to frame a love rival with fake terror plot

Daily Mail

The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been jailed for at least two years and six months for causing a co-worker to be locked up in a maximum-security jail by framing him with false terrorism claims. Arsalan Tariq Khawaja admitted forging entries in the notebook of his UNSW colleague Kamer Nizamdeen in August 2018 after being jealous of his …

Man Usman Khawaja Jailed Six Months Khawaja Cricketer Usman

4 years, 7 months ago

Another Australian sportsman in trouble due to bubble breach

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — A National Rugby League player has been fined 30,000 Australian dollars and told to leave his team’s bio-security bubble after visiting a barber shop in contravention of the isolation rules imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. He won’t be able to return to the bio-secure area “until such time that he can satisfy the NRL that he will …

Players Rules League Queensland Australian Nrl Bubble Breach

5 years ago

Japan’s leading rugby league suspended due to drugs scandal days before coronavirus ban was due to end

The Independent

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Japan Drugs Rugby Japanese End Arrested League

5 years, 4 months ago

Ex-footballer exploited teenagers to sell heroin and crack in ‘highly organised’ county lines drug ring

The Independent

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5 years, 4 months ago

Veteran domestic cricketer arrested in Karnataka Premier League fixing scandal

Hindustan Times

Two more domestic cricketers were arrested on Thursday in connection with the Karnataka Premier League fixing scandal, taking the total number of those detained to six. Bellary Tuskers captain C M Gautam, a former Karnataka wicketkeeper-batsman and his teammate Abrar Qazi were arrested by the city Central Crime Branch, which is investigating charges of fixing in the last two seasons …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Two drug smugglers admit plotting to import cocaine after 751kg was seized from boat off Welsh coast

Daily Mail

Two men have pleaded guilty today to hiding £60 million worth of cocaine on a yacht in what is one of the largest hauls in UK history. The National Crime Agency worked closely with the Spanish National Police, and identified the Atrevido Yacht as carrying the large quantity of cocaine, as it set off from South America. Gary Swift and …

Liverpool Drug Swift Officers Cocaine Nca Yacht

5 years, 7 months ago

Police arrest of two men outside Mesut Ozil's house led to him and Sead Kolasinac missing Arsenal's season opener

The Telegraph

One of the security threats that caused Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac to withdraw from Arsenal’s opening Premier League game of the season involved the arrest of two men outside Ozil’s home, it can be revealed. Two men were seized by police on Thursday night following an altercation with security staff who have been stationed outside Ozil’s north London home …

Security Threats Two Men Ozil Kolasinac

5 years, 11 months ago

Crime syndicate wrapped up narcotics in cases with Pablo Escobar's FACE on them

Daily Mail

Police have taken down a major crime syndicate after seizing ice, MDMA and cocaine wrapped in containers sporting Pablo Escobar's face. In September last year, police commenced an investigation into the illicit supply of firearms and drugs throughout south-western Sydney The following day, police carried out two more search warrants at homes in Bankstown, Bass Hill, and Condell Park. In …

Drugs Court Men Man Firearms Sydney Escobar

6 years, 3 months ago

Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja's brother re-arrested

India TV News

Arsalan Khawaja, the brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja, has been re-arrested on charges of trying to influence a witness over a case where he allegedly tried to implicate a love rival in a fictitious terrorist plot. Arsalan was re-arrested on Thursday "after allegedly attempting to influence a witness" in the counter-terror investigation, news agency AFP quoted a New South …

Sydney Usman Khawaja Khawaja

6 years, 3 months ago

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja's brother Arsalan arrested over alleged involvement in planning of terror attacks

Firstpost

A police source said that Arsalan Khawaja, 39, was arrested in suburban Sydney and is being questioned in relation to allegations he attempted to pervert justice by making a false document. Sydney: The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja was arrested Tuesday for allegedly framing a love rival as the author of a terrorist hit list. Arsalan Khawaja, 39, is …

Sydney Usman Khawaja Khawaja

6 years, 3 months ago

Usman Khawaja's brother arrested by counter-terrorism police over fake terror plot

India Today

Australia Test cricketer Usman Khawaja's brother, Arsalan was arrested by counter-terrorism police on Tuesday over a fake terror-plot that led to his colleague, Mohamed Nizamdeen spending four weeks in solitary confinement. Arsalan, 39, was arrested on Tuesday morning after being pulled over while driving in western Sydney, according to a spokesperson for New South Wales state police. Tuesday's police operation …

Sydney Terror Khawaja Nizamdeen

6 years, 10 months ago

Sydney fisherman behind Australia cocaine smuggling syndicate

Daily Mail

A fisherman has pleaded guilty to masterminding one of Australia's biggest cocaine smuggling syndicates after he was caught by police surveillance. A two-year investigation led to police catching the group on Christmas Day 2016 importing 500kgs of cocaine at Brooklyn, on Sydney's upper north shore. Police surveillance has revealed fisherman Joseph 'Joe' Pirrello, 64, as the kingpin of a group …

Members Sydney Guilty Pictured Cocaine Syndicate Pleaded

7 years, 1 month ago

Parramatta Eels star Tony Williams loses his license

Daily Mail

Parramatta Eels recruit Tony Williams has been fined $1000 and had his licence suspended for 12 months by a Sydney magistrate for being 'shockingly intoxicated' while driving with three children in the car. The 29-year-old former NSW State of Origin and Kangaroos representative was sentenced at Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday for mid-range drink driving in December. Tony Williams was …

Williams Parramatta Eels Tony Williams Star Tony

7 years, 3 months ago

Police arrest five people in Sydney in second cocaine bust

Daily Mail

Five people, including one teenager, have been arrested after a police investigation into a 'sophisticated and highly organised' cocaine syndicate allegedly operating across Sydney. Three men, a woman and a 17-year-old were charged on Friday in relation to the alleged drug ring which supplied hundreds of customers throughout the city The arrests follow a major police sting which resulted in …

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7 years, 7 months ago

Daniel Taylor still in jail after failing to raise bail

Daily Mail

The son of 'King of the Cross' John Ibrahim remains behind bars on Thursday as he tries to make $630,000 bail. The 'King of the Cross' John Ibrahim with his son Daniel who remains behind bars Daniel's lawyer Nick Hanna visited him at Surry Hills' Sydney Police Centre, where he remained behind bars on Thursday. Daniel's lawyer Nick Hanna visited …

Crime Right Officer Arrested Sydney Alleged Operation

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