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Five arrested as cops bust fake note printing racket in Nashik

Five arrested as cops bust fake note printing racket in Nashik

Maharashtra Police have exposed a gang allegedly involved in manufacturing fake currency notes in Nashik district. The police officials further said that they have arrested five persons in connection with the case. Acting on a tip-off, police raided a bungalow at Talegaon Shivar in Trimbakeshwar taluka and seized blank paper bundles cut to the size of currency notes, chemicals, and other materials required to print notes, according to PTI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Police bust high-end car theft racket in Arunachal’s Kra Daadi

Police bust high-end car theft racket in Arunachal’s Kra Daadi

Itanagar, Police in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kra Daadi district have busted a high-end vehicle theft racket, recovered 15 stolen cars and arrested four operatives, an officer said. Police bust high-end car theft racket in Arunachal’s Kra Daadi According to Kra Daadi Superintendent of Police Sepraj Perme, a Special Investigation Team led by DySP Mape Zirdo was constituted to probe the racket. During the operation, police seized 15 high-end vehicles allegedly stolen by the syndicate. Police identified the four arrested as Zahangir Alam, Mojhibur Rahman, Mohammad Sablu, and Md Gargantuan Ali, all residents of Assam. The SP said Zahangir Alam, identified as the alleged kingpin of the operation, was apprehended from Barpeta, Assam. Detailing the modus operandi, they said the gang allegedly stole luxury vehicles from the Delhi-NCR area and transported them to Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for resale, targeting prospective buyers and often involving unsuspecting individuals in the trade. Police confirmed that the case has been solved and a chargesheet has been filed. Meanwhile, police in Itanagar on Monday recovered 10 stolen scooters and apprehended four …

Sanjay Raut claims biggest paper leak racket operates within BJP, questions new anti-paper leak Bill

Sanjay Raut claims biggest paper leak racket operates within BJP, questions new anti-paper leak Bill

Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday criticised the Centre’s proposed anti-paper leak legislation, alleging that the “biggest paper leak racket” operates within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and asserting that stricter punishment alone would not solve the problem. Speaking to ANI in the national capital, Raut described the proposed legislation as an updated version of the existing law with harsher penalties. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

ED files PMLA complaint in alleged visa fraud racket

ED files PMLA complaint in alleged visa fraud racket

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Red Leaf Immigration Private Limited and others in connection with an alleged organised immigration and visa fraud. Among those named are Amandeep Singh, Poonam Rani, Ankur Kumar Kehar, Nitin Vij, Kamaljot Kansal, Overseas Partner, and Rudra Consultancy Services. They have been made accused under various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The ED initiated its probe based on multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) registered by the police in Punjab and Delhi, following complaints lodged by the United States Embassy in New Delhi. They allege conspiracy involving preparation and submission of forged educational certificates, fabricated experience certificates, fake financial statements, and fraudulent proof of funds for securing U.S. student and visitor visas. According to the agency, its investigation revealed that Red Leaf Immigration, managed by Amandeep Singh and Poonam Rani, operated a “systematic immigration fraud racket by targeting visa applicants who lacked the requisite academic qualifications or financial eligibility”. “The accused persons charged substantial …

Daily Briefing: US-Iran conflict deepens, Delhi’s expiry-date racket exposed, Railways battles massive linen theft | Live News

Daily Briefing: US-Iran conflict deepens, Delhi’s expiry-date racket exposed, Railways battles massive linen theft | Live News

The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated sharply, with the US launching a fresh wave of strikes on multiple targets in Iran just hours after carrying out what it described as a large-scale assault on dozens of Iranian military sites. Iranian officials said at least eight locations in Khuzestan province were hit overnight, with casualties reported in Mahshahr, while authorities assessed the extent of the damage. The latest strikes come after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched retaliatory attacks targeting US military assets in the Gulf, claimed to have struck HIMARS launchers in Kuwait, and prompted air raid sirens in Bahrain. With tensions mounting across the region and fears of a wider conflict growing, both sides continue to exchange strikes amid heightened security alerts. On that note, let’s get to the rest of today’s edition. 👇 🚨 Big Story An RTI-based report by The Indian Express has revealed that more than 1.27 crore bedroll items, including bedsheets, towels, blankets, pillows and pillow covers, were stolen from Indian Railways’ AC coaches between January …

FDA busts racket of synthetic milk across five districts in Maharashtra

FDA busts racket of synthetic milk across five districts in Maharashtra

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 4 and 5 busted synthetic milk racket made from shampoo, detergents and palm oil across five districts of Maharashtra and arrested 13 persons. FDA also seized shampoo, detergents, palm oil, emulsifiers, etc. worth ₹1.48 crores, which were allegedly used to make the milk. (Representative Photo/iStock) “We did not just stop at acting against one single adulterating firm but acted against the entire supply chain network involving distributors, transporters, middlemen, chilling centres and processing centres.” FDA commissioner Tukaram Munde said. Simultaneous raids were conducted across five districts, including Thane, Ahilyanagar, Solapur, Jalna and Pune and cases against 26 persons have been filed. The FDA also seized shampoo, detergents, palm oil, emulsifiers, etc. worth ₹1.48 crores, which were allegedly used to make the milk. All these items were found to be sourced from Manchar in Pune. Over 49 samples of adulterated milk were also collected for testing. FDA officials identified Sushant Hinge from Pune as the kingpin and Sandeep Lodha operated as his advisor. The FDA found that racketers …

‘Grave allegations’: Gurgaon court denies bail to fake Mounjaro racket mastermind | Delhi News

‘Grave allegations’: Gurgaon court denies bail to fake Mounjaro racket mastermind | Delhi News

4 min readGurgaonJun 27, 2026 03:11 PM IST A city court has recently dismissed the regular bail application of Avi Sharma, the alleged mastermind behind the fake weight-loss drug Mounjaro injection racket case. Rejecting the bail plea, Additional Sessions Judge Yashwinder Paul Singh on June 20 observed that the allegations against Sharma are “quite grave” and “his act prima facie appears to be committing fraud with the general public at large and selling of spurious, adulterated and misbranded drugs”. Sharma has been in judicial custody since April 19. On April 18, a team comprising Gurgaon Drugs Control Officers Amandeep Chauhan and Mukesh Kumar, along with the local police, intercepted a car near Super Mart and recovered suspected spurious Mounjaro Kwikpen Injections of various strengths. The estimated cost of the seized products, based on the maximum retail price (MRP) on the labels, was Rs 56,15,847. The passenger in the car, Mujammil Khan, who identified himself as a medical representative for Hemped Souls International LLP, disclosed to the investigators that the recovered products belonged to Avi Sharma. Sharma was …

Fake export call centre racket busted by cyber police, 18 held

Fake export call centre racket busted by cyber police, 18 held

The Cyber Police Station of New Delhi District has busted a fake export consultancy call centre, apprehending 18 persons, including the alleged mastermind, for cheating exporters on the pretext of securing overseas buyers and export certifications. According to officials, the racket was exposed during the investigation of multiple NCRP cyber fraud complaints received from different parts of the country. The complainants alleged that they were contacted by individuals posing as representatives of the firm, who promised assistance in obtaining export orders from international buyers. Victims were initially induced to pay a registration or token amount of Rs 5,000. They were subsequently made to transfer additional sums of Rs 19,780 towards export service packages and Rs 41,300 for purported Global GAP/Trust Certification and other export-related formalities. To establish credibility, the accused allegedly used international WhatsApp numbers and impersonated foreign buyers from various countries. Victims were shown fabricated communications and were assured that export orders were in process. However, after receiving payments, the accused either stopped responding or avoided further communication, thereby causing wrongful loss to the …

Infants called as ‘files’, payments in cash: Probe deepens into trafficking racket | Delhi News

Infants called as ‘files’, payments in cash: Probe deepens into trafficking racket | Delhi News

HIra Multi Speciality Hospital in Northwest Delhi’s Begumpur — the epicentre of an alleged interstate child trafficking network — on Friday wore a deserted look with shutters down even as posters on the services offered could still be seen outside. The owner of the medical facility, Dr Viveki, is among the 13 people who have been arrested in the last 15 days for their alleged involvement in the syndicate that had been running for more than a year. A few kilometres away, at her residence in Rohini, a kin said she was unaware of the alleged racket. “The doctor’s husband is a government employee… her daughters are also preparing for the medical entrance exam,” an officer said. As the investigation into the racket gathers pace, police have begun piecing together the stories of couples who allegedly purchased newborn babies — some of them were purchased for prices going as high as Rs 10 lakh, said officers. Raids are being carried out in parts of Uttar Pradesh to recover two infants even as five have been …

Doctors among accused as authorities probe sex determination racket

Doctors among accused as authorities probe sex determination racket

According to an Action Taken Report released by District Civil Surgeon Dr Navnath Yampalle on June 10, four accused have been arrested in connection with the sex determination racket operating in Kedgaon and nearby areas. Three accused, including doctors, are yet to be traced. The case came to light on May 18 after reports and videos allegedly linked to the illegal practice surfaced on social media. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link