2025.1.19 Bengaluru techie loses Rs 11 crore to scammers posing as customs, ED officers
A man working in the tech industry became the latest victim to a cyber scam and lost Rs 11 crore when fraudsters impersonating government officials called him and threatened to arrest him in a money laundering case. After the incident, three accused were arrested by the police.
According to the police, the accused came to know that the victim, Vijay Kumar, had a market investment worth Rs 50 lakhs that had grown to Rs 12 crores. They then posed as officials from the police, customs, and Enforcement Directorate (ED), issuing threats of arrest over alleged money laundering.
Kumar then shared personal details like his Aadhaar, PAN card, and KYC information to the accused, following which they managed to syphon funds into nine bank accounts over months, claiming it was part of government procedures to clear his name.
After receiving a complaint from the victim, a probe was launched by the Cyber Crime police and Rs 7.5 crore was traced to a single account in Allahabad.
The trail led the police to Surat, where they discovered that the money was used to purchase gold by one of the accused, Dhaval Shah.
The investigation revealed Shah acted on instructions from a Dubai-based fraudster, earning a Rs1.5 crore commission for arranging the purchase. The gold was handed over to an unidentified person, referred to as “Neel Bhai.”
In the police action, three accused, Tarun Natani, Karan, and Dhaval Shah, have been arrested till now and further investion is going on under relevant sections of the IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
2025.1.18 ‘Two Teams Formed, Photo Circulated’: How Railway Police Nabbed Saif Ali Khan’s Suspected Attacker
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: The actor was stabbed by an intruder at his Bandra West Apartment in the early hours of Thursday, shocking the film fraternity. He is reportedly out of danger after multiple surgeries.
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: In a major breakthrough regarding the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, authorities on Saturday arrested the suspected attacker from Durg, Chhattisgarh, according to the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
Aakash Kailash Kanojia, who is suspected of stabbing Khan, was travelling by Jnaneswari Express train when the Railway force received information about his whereabouts, after which he was arrested.
Speaking to CNN-News18, DG RPF Manoj Yadav said Mumbai police had been monitoring his location for a while. “We received information that the suspect was aboard the train, so our team in civil clothes went and arrested him,” he said.
The suspected attacker’s photograph was shared with the Mumbai Police, who confirmed that it was the same person who attacked Saif Ali Khan, DG Yadav added. Mumbai Police has also confirmed the arrest and are on their way to take charge of the accused. Police warned that the person was still a suspect and appropriate action would be taken after due verification.
How Did RPF Arrest Saif Ali Khan’s Suspected Attacker?
The attacker was travelling via the Jnaneswari Express from Durg and the train was between Gondia and Rajnandgaon station when the RPF was alerted of the suspect’s presence.
Acting on the tip-off by the RPF, two teams were formed at Durg station and on the arrival of the train, the suspect was traced and arrested. The photo of the suspect was sent to Mumbai Police who confirmed the identity of the suspect, they said.
Following the detention, the suspect was brought to the RPF Post Durg and Mumbai Police officials were made aware of the development through a video call.
A team of Mumbai Police has left by air to reach Raipur and take charge of the suspect at the earliest. The suspect is presently kept under proper guard at RPF Post Durg.
Confirming the development, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said, “Actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked some days ago and the suspect has been caught from Durg by RPF. Mumbai Police is coming and the suspect will be handed over to them.”
What Happened To Saif Ali Khan?
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times, including in his neck and shoulder, at his Bandra West apartment around 2:30 am on Thursday. He was rushed to the Lilawati Hospital where a 2.5-inch piece of the blade was removed from his spine after a five-hour-long surgery.
Khan is currently out of danger and is recovering well after multiple surgeries. He has been shifted out of the ICU (intensive care unit), doctors who treated him after he was stabbed by an intruder at his Mumbai residence have said.
Doctors treating him said on Friday that the Bollywood actor had a narrow escape as the knife missed his spine by just 2 millimetres. “Saif Ali Khan is doing excellent. We made him walk and he can walk well. There is no problem and not much pain,” Dr Nitin Narayan Dange of the city’s Lilawati Hospital said while briefing the media today.
According to reports, Khan suffered a long cut on the right side of his neck, another cut on his right shoulder and a deep stab wound on the left side of his back. Additionally, he had a minor scrape on his left elbow.
A fresh image surfaced of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s suspected attacker on Friday, a day after the actor was attacked in his Bandra West apartment. CCTV footage showed the man wearing a blue shirt, which was different from an earlier photo of him wearing a black t-shirt.
2025.1.16 Bopal jewellery loot case: Four arrested from UP, ₹73 lakh valuables yet to be recovered
The Ahmedabad Rural Police have successfully cracked the high-profile robbery at Kanakpura Jewellers near Bopal Marigold Circle, apprehending four suspects. However, the stolen valuables remain unrecovered. The robbery committed in broad daylight on January 2, involved four masked and armed assailants who made off with jewellery worth ₹73.1 lakh.
The crime
Around 3.30 pm on January 2, four unidentified men, concealing their identities with helmets and handkerchiefs, stormed into Kanakpura Jewellers. Brandishing pistols, they held the shop staff hostage at gunpoint, binding the hands and feet of the complainant Bharatbhai Ramjibhai Soni before looting gold, silver, and other valuables.
The case was registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, Gujarat Police Act, and Arms Act. Recognising the severity of the crime, senior officers, including Inspector General J R Mothaliya and Superintendent of Police Om Prakash Jat, deployed multiple teams from the Local Crime Branch (LCB), Special Operations Group (SOG), and Bopal police.
CCTV footage
The investigation involved an extensive review of over 300 CCTV cameras across the area and questioning of local residents and security personnel. Technical surveillance proved crucial in identifying the suspects, who were traced to Uttar Pradesh.
Police teams were subsequently dispatched to locations in Uttar Pradesh, including Ghaziabad, Hapur, Farrukhabad, Aligarh, and Noida. After days of meticulous tracking, all four suspects were apprehended. Efforts to recover the stolen valuables and weapons are ongoing.
Police have revealed that three country-made pistols were used during the robbery. While one pistol has been recovered, two remain unaccounted for. Despite the arrests, the whereabouts of the jewellery worth Rs 73 lakh remain unknown.
Superintendent Om Prakash Jat stated, “During interrogation, we learned that some stolen goods were passed on to a jeweller in Uttar Pradesh. The remaining valuables will be traced during further investigation. We have secured 13-day remand for the suspects and are confident the valuables will be recovered.”
Modus operandi
The mastermind, Birendrakumar Chandrapal Khatik, who had extensive knowledge of Ahmedabad’s geography through his work with Airtel Tower, meticulously planned the heist. He collaborated with Javed alias Patri and two others, Amarsingh and Jotsingh, both of whom worked as security guards in Bopal.
The gang targeted Kanakpura Jewellers due to its location in an open area, which allowe for an easy escape. They procured two pistols from Uttar Pradesh and conducted several reconnaissance missions before executing the robbery.
SP Jat elaborated, “We suspect the gang comprises more than four individuals. These are professional robbers with a history of similar crimes. They shortlisted five jewellery shops in the Bopal and Sarkhej areas before finalising Kanakpura Jewellers due to its strategic location.
“For at least 15 days, they observed and analysed the movements of the shop’s owner and staff to identify a time when the shop was least occupied. They executed the robbery with precision,” he added.
The arrested suspects
Javed alias Patri Salim Ahmed Khande: Resident of Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, with a history of similar crimes.
Amarsingh Madhavsingh Pratapsingh: Security guard and resident of Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Jotsingh Mewaram Motilal: Security guard and resident of Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Criminal history
Javed alias Patri has a history of robbery cases in Uttar Pradesh, with incidents reported in Dhola and Bulandshahr. Similarly, Birendrakumar was involved in a 2007 robbery in Kabirnagar.
2025.1.16 Digital fraud busted in Ahmedabad, 4 persons who worked for Chinese cyber criminals arrested
The Sola High Court police have nabbed four members of a cybercrime gang involved in fraudulent activities using rented bank accounts and cryptocurrency. The gang allegedly transferred fraud money to a Chinese gang behind the cybercrime.
The case
Operating through advanced digital platforms like Skype, Binance, and Telegram, the gang impersonated Mumbai Police Crime Branch officials and lawyers. They contacted victims via video calls, convincing them they were involved in money laundering cases. Subsequently, they fraudulently transferred money from victims’ bank accounts using UPI methods.
One victim was duped of ₹97,894.44, traced to accounts operated by the arrested accused. The case, registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the IT Act, led to the swift arrest of the suspects.
The four persons who have been arrested are: Prince Mahendrabhai Ravipara (21), alleged mastermind from Nikol; Jaimingiri Rajeshgiri Goswami (24) of Vastrapur, , and a known account leasing agent; Tanveer Jumabhai Madhra (30), a rickshaw driver from Junagadh whose account was used in the fraud; and Sahil Mehbubbhai Multani (25), another account rental agent from Junagadh.
Modus operandi
-The gang communicated with international entities, including processors using Chinese mobile numbers (+44…), via Google Translate.
-Prince Ravipara provided rented bank account details to these processors in exchange for USDT (a cryptocurrency).
-Funds deposited into these accounts were routed through accomplices, including Goswami, Madhra, and Multani, who earned commissions for their roles.
Criminal history
The suspects have a history of cybercrime:
-Jaimingiri Goswami was wanted in cases registered at Palanpur and Modasa police stations for fraud and IT Act violations.
-Prince Ravipara was previously arrested by Vadodara Cyber Crime Police in 2024 for similar offences but was released on bail.
Police confiscated mobile phones used by the accused, revealing extensive communication with international contacts. Investigators are probing the gang’s links to crimes in other states and abroad. During the investigation, it was revealed that Prince used 14 rented accounts to transfer extorted funds from victims. These accounts were rented for Rs 5,000 each from random people and used for money transactions.
“We have received complaints from 54 victims through the helpline number 1930, and we believe there may be more individuals who have been duped by these suspects,” said Balaram Meena, DCP zone-1.
2025.1.15 Alappuzha police nab two UP natives for theft
The Punnapra Police on Tuesday arrested two Uttar Pradesh natives for breaking into a house and stealing gold ornaments. Ashish Kumar, 47, and his father Shobnath Gupta, 72, were arrested for the crime committed in November last year. Alappuzha north police station had also registered another theft case against Kumar.
Police said the duo broke into the house at Thookukulam near Punnapra and stole the woman’s and her toddler’s gold ornaments. Initially, it was believed that the infamous ‘Kuruva’ gang might have committed the crime.
Police said the father-son duo was living underneath the Metro pillar at Vyttila in Kochi. Punnapra SI Rejiraj told Onmanorama that the police arrested the accused when they came to the Alappuzha general hospital. “We will know more about the stolen ornaments only after further interrogation,” he said.
The accused were charged under sections 305 of the BNS and section 331(4) for housebreaking and theft.
The accused were presented before the Ambalapuzha judicial first class magistrate court and remanded to Alappuzha sub-jail for 14 days.
Punnapra CI Stepto John, SI Rejiraj, ASI Anaz, senior civil police officer, Aboobacker Siddhik, and civil police officer Jinoop were part of the team that arrested the two.
SAMBA POLICE WORKED OUT THEFT CASE; ARRESTED ACCUSED, RECOVERED STOLEN CASH
Samba, January 15: Samba Police has worked out a theft case registered at Police Station Samba, arrested an accused and recovered stolen cash from his possession.
A written complaint was lodged at Police Station Samba by one Sanjay Gupta S/o Om Parkash R/o Chack Manga, Samba regarding theft of cash of rupees 18000.00 from his godown.
Acting upon the complaint, a case FIR No. 13/2025 U/S 305 BNS was registered at Police Station Samba and investigation started.
During the course of investigation, a Police team headed by SHO PS Samba after relentless efforts and meticulous investigation successfully apprehended the accused namely Mithlesh Singh S/o Mathu Singh R/o Peeper Panti Bihar A/P Samba who upon sustained questioning confessed his involvement in the instant case. The stolen cash was recovered from his possession. Investigation of the case is going on.
BHOPAL: Digital scammers have came up with a new tactic in the Khajuraho region of Madhya Pradesh, replacing legitimate QR codes at around 12 shops and a petrol pump with fake ones to redirect payments made by customers.
One person has been arrested within 72 hours after the fraud came to light, and the suspect was captured on CCTV footage.
The authorities swung into action when traders, including one Omvati Gupta, the operator of Rajesh Medical Stores, reported suspicious payments.
Gupta noticed that when a customer attempted to make a payment in the morning, the QR code displayed the name ‘Chhotu Tiwari’ instead of the legitimate store details.
This alerted her to the possibility of a scam. Gupta immediately replaced the fraudulent QR code with a new one and reported the incident to the police.
The fraud involved scammers who, under the cover of night, pasted fake QR codes over the legitimate ones on payment scanners installed outside various shops and a petrol pump in Khajuraho.
When customers attempted to make payments, the funds were redirected to the scammers, who had their own payment details embedded in the fake QR codes.
CCTV footage from Gupta’s medical store captured three masked men replacing the QR codes.
Similar incidents were reported at a local petrol pump, where customers experienced issues with payments not being credited to their accounts.
Upon investigation, it was found that the scammers had pasted fake QR codes over the original ones, redirecting payments to their own accounts.
The arrested suspect, identified as Chhotu Tiwari, a resident of Aamli village in the Gursarai police station area of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, was apprehended within 72 hours of the incident being reported.
Several fake QR code stickers were recovered from him during the investigation. Police have also indicated that more people may be involved in this scam, and efforts are underway to apprehend them.
“Two more persons are to be arrested. We are examining the bank transactions. So far, they have received only Rs 1700 through the scam,” said Chhatarpur SP Agam Jain.
One of the traders in Narayan Market reported a loss of Rs 985 and Rs 1, which were stolen via fake QR codes pasted outside his shop.
The fraud was also detected at other locations, including Khajuraho Petrol Pump, Bade Bhaiya Paan Wale, and Rajesh Medical, where the fake QR codes were removed by the shopkeepers once they realized the scam.
Khajuraho Police has urged local businesses to remain vigilant and regularly inspect their QR code scanners.
2025.1.11 Delhi crime graph tends to decline, police says rape, robbery cases dipped in 2024 | DETAILS
According to the data of Delhi Police, apart from murder, robbery, cases of rape and molestation have also decreased as compared to 2023. While 506 murder cases were registered in 2023, it reduced to 504 in 2024. The cases of robbery decreased from 1654 in 2023 to 1510 in 2024. According to the police, the cases of molestation have also reduced. While 2345 cases of molestation were registered in 2023, they reduced to 2037 in 2024. Not only this, according to police data, 2141 cases of rape were registered in 2023, while 2076 cases were registered in 2024.
The data for some crimes remained unchanged, as cases of dacoity stood at 29 in both 2023 and 2024, while 13 cases of kidnapping for ransom were reported in both years. However, areas of concern persist, as the city recorded an uptick in fatal accidents and burglaries. Fatal accidents rose to 1,504 in 2024 from 1,432 in 2023, while number of burglaries surged past 29,000, marking an increase of over 400 cases from the previous year.
2025.1.10 Second heist foiled: Kerala Police nab UP natives behind robbery at former jail DIG’s house
Thiruvananthapuram: Two men from Uttar Pradesh were arrested for robbing the house of retired DIG S Santosh in Karamana.
The robbery took place at the DIG’s residence, located near the Nedumkad pump house, while the family was away in Alappuzha on Christmas Day. The robbers broke open the back door of the house and made off with 20 grams of gold and expensive watches.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Manoj Kumar (26) and Vijay Kumar (25). They were apprehended by Karamana Police, with help from the shadow police, while attempting another robbery in Thiruvalla.
The police identified the suspects through CCTV footage showing them carrying a bag near Nedumkad. Further investigation revealed they had stayed at a lodge near Thampanoor. By tracking their mobile phones, the police found they had returned to Kerala by train.
The accused reportedly scouted unoccupied houses during the day and carried out thefts at night. The arrests were made by a team led by Fort AC Prasad, Karamana CI Anoop, and CPOs Harish Lal and Hiran, along with City Shadow SI Umesh and officers Harilal and Shamnad.
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