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India's Got Latent Row: Ranveer Allahbadia To Appear Before Assam Police Today

The Guwahati Crime Branch last week questioned another YouTuber Ashish Chanchalani, who has also been embroiled in the controversy for his comments made during an episode of 'India's Got Latent' show.
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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...
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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
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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..
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Mumbai: Crime Branch busts luxury car fraud racket, 7 held

The Mumbai Crime Branch has also seized 16 vehicles in the matter, a police official said
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Gujarat bizman loses Rs 1.77 crore in visa investment scam

Three individuals were arrested by the Detection of Crime Branch for allegedly defrauding a businessman out of Rs 1.77 crore in a visa scam. They promised high returns on investments in visa files. The..
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Mumbai crime branch busts fake call centre scamming American citizens

The perpetrators sent fake alerts about Microsoft software errors to trap victims
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Assam cops serve summons on comedian over 'obscene' remark

Assam police issued summons to comedian Jaspreet Singh and YouTubers in connection with allegedly vulgar remarks made on a show. Following public outrage and death threats to his family, Ranveer..
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India's Got Latent row: Stand-up comedian Jaspreet Singh gets summons over ‘obscene’ remark

Assam Police served summons to stand-up comedian Jaspreet Singh and other jurors of the online show 'India's Got Latent' concerning controversial remarks. Joint commissioner Ankur Jain confirmed..
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Assam Crime Branch at Samay Raina's house to serve notice

The Assam Police Crime Branch visited Samay Raina in Pune over his YouTube show 'India’s Got Latent,' accused of promoting obscenity after Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial comments. Legal actions..
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Delhi Court Grants Interim Relief To AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan In Police Attack Case

On Monday, the Crime Branch launched a raid in Jamia Nagar to capture Shahbaz Khan, a criminal wanted for attempted murder and a Proclaimed Offender.
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IndiGo bomb threats an inside job?

Investigations into bomb threats found on two IndiGo flights have centered on potential disgruntled airline staff. The crime branch suspects the notes were planted by an employee facing financial..
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3 students held for conning BSF officer

Gwalior cyber police arrested three students in Noida for scamming a BSF officer of over Rs 71 lakh, falsely posing as Mumbai Crime Branch officers. They exploited his fear of arrest for money..
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Ahmedabad crime branch deports 15 Bangladeshi nationals, 35 more await repatriation

In January and February, 15 Bangladeshi nationals and one minor were deported after being detained by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch last July. The detainees were found with fake Indian identity documents...
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4 arrested for driving 'digital arrest' victim to suicide in UP

Pratapgarh police arrested four individuals, including a minor, for financial exploitation driving Gyandas Gautam to suicide. The cybercriminals impersonated Crime Branch officials, extorted money..
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Palghar drug bust: Police nab mastermind and three suppliers

palghar drug bust: police nab mastermind and three suppliers
The Palghar crime branch arrested four individuals, including the mastermind Aman Murad, for manufacturing and distributing Mephedrone worth Rs 2.42 crore. The drugs were being supplied across Mumbai,..
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Boisar man arrested for manufacturing Mephedrone worth Rs 2.42 crore inside flat

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Boisar for running a drug lab inside his rented flat. The police seized Mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 2.42 crore during a raid conducted by the Local Crime Branch of..
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Mumbai Crime Branch arrests drug peddler; firearm recovered in Goregaon raid

mumbai crime branch arrests drug peddler; firearm recovered in goregaon raid
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested a 27-year-old drug peddler in Goregaon, seizing MD worth Rs 4.5 lakh. A loaded pistol was also recovered from his residence, raising serious security concerns.
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Mumbai: Retired banker duped of Rs 2.3 lakh in digital arrest scam

Callers pretending to be TRAI and Crime Branch officials manipulated the victim into sending updates and transferring funds; the call was then transferred to someone claiming to be an officer from the..
Mid-Day - Published

Mumbai pub manager among four booked for violating norms

mumbai pub manager among four booked for violating norms
All four, including the Mumbai pub manager of Pushpak Beer Bar, Gunanand Shatrughan Jha, were taken into custody and released after serving notices to them, said the Crime Branch Unit 8 official
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Crime Branch seeks Graft probe against Quaiser Khalid in hoarding collapse

Mumbai Crime Branch has urged home department to forward its findings against the suspended IPS officer to the-Corruption Bureau under Prevention of Corruption Act. After interrogating Khan, the Crime..
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Retired airline staffer in Pune loses Rs 1 crore to crooks in digital arrest fraud

A 75-year-old retiree from Wanowrie fell victim to cybercriminals who posed as 'Delhi crime branch' officials and extorted Rs1 crore by threatening her with a fake money laundering case. The woman was..
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Murderer on the run for 15 years arrested in UP, brought to Vasai

A murder accused on the run for 15 years has been arrested by the central crime branch unit of MBVV in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. Jawad Jabbar, wanted for bludgeoning his wife to death in 2011, used a fake..
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Gangster DK Rao arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch in extortion case

gangster dk rao arrested by mumbai crime branch in extortion case
Known for his involvement in extortion, robbery, and other criminal activities, Rao has been a key associate of Chhota Rajan
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Mumbai: Three Bangladeshi nationals convicted for forgery, illegal entry

mumbai: three bangladeshi nationals convicted for forgery, illegal entry
Accused were detained in Chembur following a raid led by the Crime Branch; the case came to light after the Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU), led by Police Inspector Milind Kathe, received confidential..
Mid-Day - Published

Crime Branch alleges lapse in Bandra police's response

Criticism arises as Bandra police delayed in responding to the Saif Ali Khan attack, potentially allowing the suspect to escape. Delays in critical actions and alerts highlight inefficiencies and..
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Kareena records statement in Saif stabbing case

Additionally, the Mumbai Police has formed 20 teams, along with 10 teams from the Crime Branch, to investigate. CCTV footage from the Bandra area has been seized, and three suspects are being..
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What really happened that night? The shocking attack on Saif Ali Khan in Bandra

what really happened that night? the shocking attack on saif ali khan in bandra
Based on up-to-date information by Bandra Crime Branch officers regarding the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, mid-day reconstructs the shocking events that rocked Bandra on Thursday
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Two held for looting jewellery, cash from senior citizen`s home in Vile Parle

A probe by the Andheri unit of the Crime Branch zeroed in on the suspects-- a man and a woman, who were held from a lodge in Versova and Thane respectively, an official said
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Breaking: Mumbai Crime Branch submits chargesheet in Baba Siddiqui murder case

breaking: mumbai crime branch submits chargesheet in baba siddiqui murder case
The Mumbai Crime Branch has submitted a chargesheet against 26 individuals accused of involvement in the murder of businessman Baba Siddiqui. The chargesheet, presented before the MCOCA court, details..
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4500-page charge sheet rules out SRA angle, says Salman Khan was main target

4500-page charge sheet rules out sra angle, says salman khan was main target
Crime Branch’s 4,500-page charge sheet rules out SRA angle; says NCP leader’s proximity to Salman was main reason he was targetted
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Crime Branch investigation finds fake Aadhar cards available for Rs 2000

crime branch investigation finds fake aadhar cards available for rs 2000
Further revealing post-entry procedures, Crime Branch sources say immigrants reportedly pay Rs 2000 for fake Aadhaar cards once in India
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Navi Mumbai firing: One injured outside D Mart in Sanpada area, probe underway

navi mumbai firing: one injured outside d mart in sanpada area, probe underway
Two bike-borne miscreants opened fire on a person in the Sanpada area, Amit Kale, DCP of Navi Mumbai Crime Branch, said
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Major setback for Shubman Gill, 4 Gujarat Titans players including captain to be summoned by CID in Rs 4500000000 scam

Shubman Gill is among the four Gujarat Titans cricketers likely to be summoned by the Gujarat CID crime branch in a Rs 450 crore ponzi scam.
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Mumbai: Two arrested in UP and MP for Rs 1.91 cr jewellery robbery in Agripada

mumbai: two arrested in up and mp for rs 1.91 cr jewellery robbery in agripada
Two armed men looted jewellery worth Rs 1.91 crore from Rishabh Jewellers in Mumbai’s Agripada area. The accused were arrested in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh after a swift investigation by the..
Mid-Day - Published

Baba Siddique murder case: Crime Branch to file charge sheet soon

baba siddique murder case: crime branch to file charge sheet soon
Charge sheet expected to include thousands of pages and witness statements, officials confirm
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Cyber fraud: Mumbai victims lose Rs 20.38 lakh in three separate cases

cyber fraud: mumbai victims lose rs 20.38 lakh in three separate cases
In a similar incident, a 68-year-old man from Malad West received a call from someone posing as a crime branch officer, claiming that a person named Goyal had used his Aadhaar card to open a bank..
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Delhi Police crime branch to investigate Rahul case

Delhi Police's crime branch will investigate the assault case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. A special team, led by Special Commissioner Devesh Shrivastava, will question Gandhi after a..
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Chaos In Parliament: Assault Case Against Rahul Gandhi Transferred To Crime Branch, Says Delhi Police

While the police have registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi in the case of the complaint filed by the BJP, it is yet to register an FIR based on the complaint of women MPs of the Congress.
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Parliament scuffle: Crime Branch to probe complaints filed by BJP, Congress

Delhi Police Crime Branch will now investigate the Parliament scuffle after complaints from both BJP and Congress. BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of assault and filed an FIR, citing injuries to two MPs...
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Goa Land-Grab Accused Escapes Crime Branch Custody, Triggers Political Firestorm - All You Need To Know

The incident has become a political flashpoint, with opposition parties seizing the opportunity to target the BJP-led government in Goa.
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Navi Mumbai police nabs 16 African nationals in Rs 12 crore drug seizure

navi mumbai police nabs 16 african nationals in rs 12 crore drug seizure
According to the press release issued by Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate, the combating operation was undertaken jointly by the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) and Economic Offenses Branch (EOB) of the..
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Former Maharashtra DGP Sanjay Pandey records his statement in extortion case

former maharashtra dgp sanjay pandey records his statement in extortion case
The officer said that the former top cop spent three hours at the Crime Branch office in Wagle Estate
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Baba Siddique murder: Crime Branch struggling to establish Lawrence Bishnoi link

baba siddique murder: crime branch struggling to establish lawrence bishnoi link
According to officials, Lawrence appears to have acted cautiously in this case to avoid direct involvement, unlike his alleged actions in the Salman Khan firing case. In that case, he was named in the..
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Salman Khan firing case: HC rules out foul play in death of accused in custody

salman khan firing case: hc rules out foul play in death of accused in custody
The accused allegedly died by suicide in police custody on May 1. His body was found in the toilet of the crime branch lock-up
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Baba Siddique shooters wanted to target Salman Khan, too, but failed

baba siddique shooters wanted to target salman khan, too, but failed
Crime Branch, which invoked stringent MCOCA against all 26 accused, says shooters failed to execute plan owing to actor’s tight security
Mid-Day - Published

Delhi`s Rouse Avenue Court Grants Bail To AAP MLA Naresh Balyan In Extortion Case

AAP MLA Naresh Balyan was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch on November 30, 2024, in connection with an extortion case.
Zee News - Published

Baba Siddique murder: MCOCA court remands shooter, 7 others to police custody

baba siddique murder: mcoca court remands shooter, 7 others to police custody
The Mumbai Crime Branch has so far arrested 26 accused, including alleged main shooter Shivkumar Gautam, in connection with the October 12 murder of Baba Siddique
Mid-Day - Published

Ajit Pawar-NCP leader`s murder: Mumbai Police invokes MCOCA on accused

The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the murder case which was initially registered at Byculla Police Station in central Mumbai
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Baba Siddique murder: MCOCA invoked against all 26 accused by Mumbai police, suspected key conspirators still on run

The crime branch has so far arrested 26 persons, including the alleged main shooter Shiv Kumar Gautam, in the case. Provisions of stringent MCOCA are invoked in the Baba Siddique murder case, a Mumbai..
DNA - Published

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