organized crime

New York, April 10 Ten Indian nationals, who were living illegally in the US, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for conspiring to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores for the purpose of obtaining fraudulent visas.The individuals were previously charged by a...

Hyderabad, April 10 The DGGI, Hyderabad zonal unit, announced on Friday that it had arrested two individuals for allegedly running organized tax evasion rackets.One of the arrested individuals was identified as a key member and mastermind of an organized network involved in the creation of 48...

In a major crackdown on organized gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has launched Operation Dhahabu Blitz, resulting in the recovery of over 25 kilograms of gold bars and 4.27 kilograms of gold jewelry that were being illegally smuggled into the country. DRI officials...

New Delhi, April 10 Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday emphasized the need for stronger coordination in combating drug-related terrorism, stating that it is a core issue in security, as well as economic and governance challenges.Addressing the 'International Conference...

New Delhi, April 10 The Delhi Police has arrested a suspected kingpin of a multi-state drug syndicate, carrying a reward of ₹50,000, under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), an official said on Friday.Kusum, 54, a resident of Sultanpuri, had been on the run for...

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri discussed cooperation in combating terrorism, organized crime, and narcotics during a meeting with the Director of the US security agency, FBI, Kash Patel, in Washington yesterday. The Indian Embassy in the US announced this via a social media post.Mr. Misri is...

Washington, Apr 10 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri discussed cooperation in countering terrorism, organized crime, and narcotics in a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington."Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri met with FBI Director Mr. Kash Patel today. Both had a productive...

New Delhi, April 9 The Delhi Police rescued eight women, including a minor, after it busted an alleged human trafficking and prostitution racket operating in central Delhi's Sadanand Marg area, an official said on Thursday.A raid was conducted on the night of April 8 following specific...

Dehradun, April 8 The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two members of an inter-state organized gang from Jammu and Kashmir for their alleged involvement in cyber fraud, officials said on Wednesday.Senior Superintendent of Police (STF) Ajay Singh said the accused – Shaukat...

New Delhi, April 8 A Delhi court has denied bail to an 18-year-old aspiring NEET candidate who was allegedly involved in large-scale organized cyber fraud, stating that his role is not simply "peripheral" in light of the substantial evidence recovered against him.Additional Sessions Judge...

New Delhi, April 8 A man, suspected of leading an organized ATM fraud gang and allegedly involved in over 50 cheating cases, was arrested in the national capital, police said on Wednesday.The accused, identified as Ravi Kumar Bharti (36), a resident of Bihar, was apprehended from the Rajpur...

New Delhi, April 8 – The rapid rise of crypto-hawala is emerging as a serious concern for security and enforcement agencies, as digital channels are increasingly replacing the traditional hawala system, which relied on personal trust and informal networks.While the purpose of such transactions...

Bengaluru, April 7 The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has cracked a major international gold smuggling syndicate operating through Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, according to an official statement.Five people have been arrested so far in connection with the case, and...

Bhubaneswar, April 7 – On Tuesday, the Odisha Police conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations linked to individuals allegedly involved in the illegal cattle smuggling trade in different parts of the state.Speaking to the media, Pinak Mishra, the Deputy Inspector General of Police...

Balasore, April 7 – On Tuesday, the Odisha police launched a coordinated raid against cattle smuggling gangs in at least 35 locations across Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak districts, an official said."Following the instructions of the DGP, we have conducted searches at 32 locations related...

Patna, April 6 – A joint operation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Bihar Police is underway at multiple locations in Nalanda, targeting a suspected arms trafficking network.The raids began around 4:30 a.m. on Monday and are being conducted...

New Delhi, April 3 – In a significant preventive policing operation, the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the East District apprehended a key member of the notorious 'Chenu Gang' on Friday and recovered a locally made pistol along with two live cartridges from his possession.The arrest was made...

New Delhi, April 2 A Delhi court has rejected the bail plea of a man accused of being an active member of a 'digital arrest' scam, holding the material recovered from his possession adequate to prove a prima facie case against him.Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Kumar Gautam was hearing a...

Bokaro (Jharkhand), April 2 – In a major crackdown on organized crime in Bokaro, Jharkhand, police have arrested seven individuals linked to interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan, officials said on Thursday.These gangs are accused of running an extortion network and spreading fear...

Kanpur (UP), March 31 The Uttar Pradesh Police has identified four more suspects as it widened its investigation into an illegal kidney transplant racket operating through multiple private hospitals in Kanpur.Earlier on Tuesday, the police arrested five doctors and the alleged kingpin of the...