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Thane: Gang impersonating Delhi Crime Branch cons Rs 6.3L from senior citizen The accused contacted the man over the phone and claimed a SIM card bought using his identity documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards had been used in a Rs 5000 crore money laundering case, the Mumbra.. Mid-Day - Published 7 hours ago
Crime Branch busts Rs 4 crore hydroponic weed racket in Andheri The operation was spearheaded by Senior Inspector Daya Nayak and his team from Unit 9 of the Crime Branch, who meticulously planned the raid following a credible intelligence input Mid-Day - Published 18 hours ago
Gujarat police arrest Mumbai businessman in Rs 13 crore cheating case Birju Salla, previously sentenced and later acquitted in a 2017 hijack threat case, has been detained by Mumbai Crime Branch in a Rs 13 crore jewellery cheating case. Accused of not returning gold and.. Mid-Day - Published 3 days ago
History-sheeter arrested for attempting to extort Rs 50,000 from ride operator According to crime branch sources, the accused is a resident of Laljipada in Kandivali (West). He was apprehended while hiding under a false identity in a densely populated locality in Shivajinagar,.. Mid-Day - Published 4 days ago
Mumbai: Man from Bihar held in Thane with charas worth Rs 31 lakh Thane Police arrested Mohammad Aftab Alam from Bihar and seized 3.09 kg of charas worth Rs 30.96 lakh in the Kopri area. Acting on a tip-off, the Crime Branch laid a trap and caught the accused near a.. Mid-Day - Published 4 days ago
Mumbai crime branch seizes gutkha worth Rs 20 lakh in raid at godown in Govandi Acting on a tip-off, the crime branch team seized 184 bags of gutkha valued at Rs 17.74 lakh, three mobile phones and two scooters, bringing the total seizure to Rs 20.29 lakh, police said Mid-Day - Published 1 week ago
Mumbai: Cops net high-profile drug peddlers in Andheri Officials revealed that Shabby is allegedly connected to Shahrukh Bullet, a notorious drug peddler recently apprehended by the Ghatkopar unit of the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC), Crime Branch Mid-Day - Published 2 weeks ago
Honeymoon murder: Bag containing Raja Raghuvanshi's phone, jewellery changed hands in Indore, destroyed in vacant plot; auto driver key link in probe In the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, Shillong police, aided by Indore Crime Branch, recovered the charred remains of a bag linked to the crime from a vacant plot. Accused Silom, a property dealer,.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Mumbai: Process to extradite gangster with ties to Bishnoi gang Explaining the extradition protocol, a senior Mumbai Crime Branch officer said, “When a wanted accused is arrested in a foreign country, we initiate the process through official channels. A formal.. Mid-Day - Published 3 weeks ago
Mumbai: Businessman nabbed in ransom twist During the probe, investigators traced the ransom call to Nagaland. A team from the Crime Branch was then dispatched to the Northeastern state, where they managed to detain all three accused. Before.. Mid-Day - Published 3 weeks ago
Nagaland police refuse to hand over abducted bizman rescued by Mumbai cops; say he is a cheating accused A Mumbai crime branch team's rescue mission in Nagaland hit a snag when local police refused to release a Ghatkopar businessman, claiming he's wanted in a cheating case. The businessman, lured by a.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Haryana gang behind robbery on board Bandra-Jaipur Express, say police Local Crime Branch of Railway Police used CCTV footage and field intelligence to arrest one gang member; search on for others. According to sources, the incident took place last week when a 36-year-old.. Mid-Day - Published 3 weeks ago
'We are searching for his mobile': Police search Vishal Singh’s residence, recover clothes worn on day of Raghuvanshi’s murder Shillong Police, with Indore Crime Branch, searched accused Vishal Singh Chauhan’s Indore home in Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder. Four suspects—Akash Rajput, Vishal Chauhan, Raj Singh Kushwaha, and.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 10, 2025	‘Shooter Sanjay’ threatens suicide during raid, held after high-voltage standoff in Ahmedabad In Ahmedabad, Abhishek Tomar, wanted in criminal cases, created a tense situation. He threatened to jump from his Odhav flat to avoid arrest. Crime Branch officers arrived to apprehend him. Tomar.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 7, 2025
Delhi To Deport 900 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals; Crime Branch Cracks Down Delhi's Crime Branch identifies 900 illegal Bangladeshi nationals for deportation after proper verification, amid a crackdown on undocumented migrants in the city. Zee News - Published on May 29, 2025	Bhopal advocate duped of Rs 78.25 lakh in stock market investment fraud A senior advocate in Bhopal fell victim to a sophisticated online investment scam, losing Rs 78.25 lakh. Cyber-criminals, posing as stock market experts, lured him with initial profits through a mobile.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2025
Two held with mephedrone worth Rs 4 crore in Mumbai The crime branch`s Kurla unit apprehended the suspects with 2 kg of the drug near the Jogeshwari bus depot on Thursday, a police official said on Thursday Mid-Day - Published on May 16, 2025	Refused to deliver samosa to nearby office, sweet shop owner shot dead by group of 4 in Haryana In Farrukhnagar, Gurgaon, a sweets shop owner, Rajesh Saini, was fatally shot after refusing to deliver a samosa. The incident occurred less than 24 hours after an argument with the accused, Pankaj,.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 13, 2025
Man recently released from jail held for robbery on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway The accused intercepted a businessman on the highway, robbed him, and later abandoned him at the Kalyan bypass road, he said, adding that the Crime Branch team recovered the stolen car and gold.. Mid-Day - Published on May 6, 2025	Crime Branch now examines Anmol Bishnoi’s role in foiled Mumbai attack One accused claims direct communication; cops explore if plot mirrored tactics used in previous high-profile killings; the Crime Branch is yet to determine if Bishnoi sent them to Mumbai to carry out.. Mid-Day - Published on April 30, 2025
Navi Mumbai police intensify crackdown on Bangladeshis Say local authorities in West Bengal not cooperating with investigations; the Crime Branch has formed special teams to investigate suspects and has checked the documents of over 7000 individuals Mid-Day - Published on April 26, 2025	Delhi Police Crime Branch busts major drug syndicate; seizes heroin worth over Rs 50 lakh newKerala.com - Published on April 24, 2025
Threat to ex-MLA Zeeshan Siddique: Mumbai crime branch takes over probe The case, registered at Bandra Police Station, was transferred to the Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the crime branch. Earlier this week, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader received emails.. Mid-Day - Published on April 24, 2025	Former Karnataka DGP murder: Om Prakash's daughter Kriti discharged from hospital, detained for questioning Kriti, daughter of murdered former DG & IGP Om Prakash, was detained by HSR Layout police after being discharged from Nimhans Hospital. She is a suspect in her father's murder, with her role yet to be.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 23, 2025
Drug smuggling racket worth crores across three countries, PUBG connection, how Delhi police busted 'Operation Clean Sweep' The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police's Crime Branch has busted a major drug trafficking cartel to prevent cross-border narcotics smuggling across three countries, Afghanistan,.. DNA - Published on April 20, 2025	Man molests woman on BEST bus; here's how Mumbai cops tracked him down A 31-year-old man, Irfan Hussain Shaikh, was detained for allegedly molesting a woman on a BEST bus traveling from Prabhadevi to Worli on April 10. Based on CCTV footage and investigation, Crime Branch.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2025
India's Got Latent case: All 5 panelists including Samay, Ranveer, Apoorva appear before Maharashtra cyber cell The Maharashtra cyber cell questioned Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani regarding obscene remarks made on 'India's Got Latent.' Previously,.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2025	Man wanted for killing bookie in West Bengal held in city The Unit 1 of the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested the suspect who was wanted in a case of murder and dacoity in West Bengal, the police said Mid-Day - Published on April 12, 2025
Chembur firing case: Prime accused held by Mumbai Crime Branch The suspect was nabbed from the Naya Nagar Police Station area in Mira Road (East), police said Mid-Day - Published on April 11, 2025	Badlapur encounter: HC directs FIR against five cops, orders SIT probe A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale directed the joint commissioner of police`s crime branch to set up a special investigation team to probe the case Mid-Day - Published on April 7, 2025
Mumbai Crime Branch foils alleged assassination plot, five arrested During a raid at the Platinum Hotel in Andheri, police found the suspects in possession of a country-made pistol, seven firearms, 21 live cartridges, mobile phones, and SIM cards Mid-Day - Published on April 4, 2025	Navi Mumbai crime branch arrests three bookies for IPL 2025 betting According to officials, the accused had rented a room—C-103 in Akhurath Housing Society, located at Plot Number 11, Sector-14, Sanpada—specifically for betting operations Mid-Day - Published on March 29, 2025
Mumbai Crime Branch probes Bangladeshi link to Nagpur violence Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating whether Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Mumbai have any connection to the recent violence in Nagpur, following the detention of Ajijul Rehman near Dadar station Mid-Day - Published on March 28, 2025	Mumbai: Gang smuggling ‘meow meow’ in broomstick handles busted Cops say they smuggled contraband worth R30 cr to Australia, NZ over past year. The Crime Branch is yet to find the factory where the meow meow was manufactured. “It will be known after we arrest the.. Mid-Day - Published on March 28, 2025
Ten years after murder, absconder held from Gujarat by crime branch The accused had been wanted in connection with 2015 murder case, an official said, adding that he was held from Mehsana in Gujarat by the police Mid-Day - Published on March 23, 2025	Mumbai Crime Branch busts gang hacking MH-CET exams for admissions scam Highly-educated Delhi-based gang had contacted candidates to offer lure of exam success Mid-Day - Published on March 23, 2025
Mumbai Crime Branch nab four from Delhi in MBA admission fraud case According to a press release, the arrests occurred on Friday, following a complaint that revealed the gang was misleading candidates by promising to increase their exam scores through illegal means Mid-Day - Published on March 22, 2025	Vasai murder accused nabbed after 17 years, confesses to killing 4 family members in 2002 The Crime Branch Unit 2 of Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar arrested a 40-year-old man from Bengaluru for a 2008 murder case in Vasai. During interrogation, he confessed to an earlier crime in 2002, where.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 21, 2025
Delhi cop poses as a model, helps capture Gogi-linked gangster Delhi Police's Crime Branch successfully arrested a wanted gangster by posing as a Mumbai-based model on social media. Manoj Kumar, 38, evaded authorities for years while committing crimes in multiple.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 21, 2025	20-25 ‘students’ trafficked to London for low-wage jobs Crime Branch officers who busted racket learnt that youngsters aged between 17 and 20 paid an average Rs 20L per head to accused Mid-Day - Published on March 15, 2025
Kerala Crime Branch makes second arrest in Rs 1,000 crore CSR fund scam newKerala.com - Published on March 13, 2025	Thane ration shop owner booked for forging documents to issue fake ration cards A ration shop owner in Thane has been booked for allegedly fabricating documents and using forged rubber stamps to create fake ration cards. A crime branch raid uncovered 110 forged materials, and a.. Mid-Day - Published on March 8, 2025
India's Got Latent Controversy: Ranveer Allahabadia Appears Before Guwahati Crime Branch The controversy began when an FIR was filed by the Guwahati Police on February 10.  Zee News - Published on March 7, 2025	Ahmedabad’s ‘ghost case’: Fugitive chain-snatcher caught after 34 years, but case in limbo as police lose files Ahmedabad police arrested fugitive Ashok Thakor, a chain-snatcher on the run for 34 years, but face difficulties as case files are missing. Despite apprehending Thakor, who was living as a scrap.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 5, 2025
10 years on, Asaram acolyte held for attacking witnesses The Detection of Crime Branch apprehended notorious criminal Tamradhwaj, alias Tamraj, in Noida after a decade on the run. A devotee of Asaram, Tamraj was involved in multiple crimes across six states,.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 5, 2025	Ashish Chanchlani questioned by Guwahati Police Popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani appeared before the Guwahati Police Crime Branch on Thursday for questioning in connection with an obscenity case linked to the YouTube show India’s Got Latent... IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2025
Mumbai: Three arrested for selling obscene videos hacked from CCTVs in Prayagraj Ahmedabad Crime Branch officials said the accused hacked more than 50,000 CCTV footage; the videos were uploaded to Telegram and a YouTube channel Mid-Day - Published on February 26, 2025	BMW Convertible, Mercedes, Fortuner among 17 luxury cars seized in Rs 7.32 crore loan fraud case in Mumbai Mumbai's crime branch uncovered a scam in which a gang of seven individuals defrauded financial institutions by using fake documents to obtain vehicle loans amounting to Rs 7.32 crore. Authorities.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 24, 2025