Fraud cases

On trial4 weeks ago

Supreme Court suo motu case — Digital arrest scams targeting elderly citizens

The Supreme Court registered a suo motu case in October 2025 after a senior citizen couple from Haryana reported being defrauded of Rs 1.5 crore in a digital arrest scam. The Court issued 13-point directions to combat such scams nationwide, recognizing this as a widespread issue affecting multiple states and directing RBI, banks, and state authorities to implement urgent SOPs and cybercrime coordination mechanisms.

CybercrimeFinancial fraudDigital arrest scam+3

Haryana9Court matter

On triallast month

State vs Ashok Kharat — Astrologer exploitation case

Astrologer Ashok Kharat is accused of exploiting women by instilling fear and abusing their trust as a spiritual figure. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed chargesheets in six of eight investigated cases, with two cases awaiting committal to sessions court. Senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam opposes his bail plea.

ExploitationFraudAbuse of trust

Maharashtra7Court matter

Under investigation7 months ago

State vs Founders of CoinDCX — Alleged cheating and fraud case

The founders of the cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX were arrested by the Thane Police following allegations of cheating and fraud. The company has stated that the FIR is false and that the incident involved a third-party website impersonating their platform.

FraudCybercrimeFinancial fraud

Maharashtra2Police investigation

Under investigationlast month

State vs Ajit Gopalkrishna Saraf — Digital arrest scam defrauding Belagavi businessman of Rs 15.45 crore

An 81-year-old businessman from Belagavi, Ajit Gopalkrishna Saraf, was defrauded of Rs 15.45 crore over a six-week digital arrest scam between February and March 2026. Police arrested one accused in connection with the case.

CybercrimeDigital arrest scamFraud+2

Karnataka5Police investigation

Chargesheet filed4 months ago

State vs. CREST fund diversion — Rs 75.34-crore CREST scam

CBI filed its first chargesheet in an alleged Rs 75.34-crore CREST fund diversion case in Chandigarh, naming 13 accused including IDFC First Bank officials and CREST staff. Further investigation is underway with additional chargesheets likely to follow.

Fund diversionFinancial fraudFraud+4

Chandigarh2FIR

Under investigation3 months ago

State vs Six Accused — Retired Air Marshal investment fraud case

Gurugram Police arrested six men in connection with a cyber investment fraud case involving the alleged duping of a retired Air Marshal of Rs 2.68 crore, with investigations uncovering links to a network operating out of Dubai.

CybercrimeFinancial fraudFraud

Haryana3Police investigation

Under investigation3 weeks ago

State vs. cyber fraudsters — Pan-India digital arrest fraud network

The Enforcement Directorate uncovered a pan-India organised network of cyber fraudsters operating digital arrest scams, affecting over 330 victims and resulting in losses exceeding Rs 400 crore. The network is subject to over 163 FIRs across 20 states and Union Territories.

CybercrimeDigital arrest scamOrganised crime+4

Goa14Police investigation

On trial6 months ago

State vs Shaikh Amirmiya

A special court in Mumbai denied bail to a 59-year-old businessman, Shaikh Amirmiya, who is accused of laundering proceeds amounting to Rs 317 crore linked to an online scam.

Economic offencesFraud

Maharashtra2Court matter

On trial2 months ago

State vs Anubhav Sharma and wife Mamta — property investment cheating case

Anubhav Sharma, a director of 32nd Milestone, and his wife Mamta have been arrested by Kolkata police for allegedly cheating an investor of Rs 28 lakh in connection with a shop sale in Gurgaon.

Fraud

West Bengal5FIR

On trial3 weeks ago

State vs Pradeep Chauhan — Central government exam cheating case

Pradeep Chauhan is accused of conspiracy and cheating in a central government examination case. The court found prima facie that Chauhan played a role in a conspiracy to get the examination paper solved by external solvers using remote access technology. The court denied bail, terming the matter serious.

Criminal conspiracyFraudExam cheating

Uttarakhand2FIR

Under investigation7 months ago

State vs Mohammad Mushtaque and others — Digital arrest scam nationwide

The CBI arrested three accused, including Mohammad Mushtaque described as a 'shell company operator,' in nationwide raids following a Rs 1.86-crore digital arrest fraud. The case involves a 76-year-old widowed pensioner allegedly cheated of Rs 1.64 crore in Delhi.

CybercrimeDigital arrest scamFraud

Maharashtra2Police investigation

On triallast month

State vs. Four accused — Rs 14.5 crore Bengaluru land deal fraud case

The Central Crime Branch of Bengaluru City Police registered a case against four persons based on a complaint that an educational institution was cheated of Rs 14.5 crore in a fraudulent land transaction.

Land disputeFraud

Karnataka2FIR

Under investigation8 months ago

ED vs BHEL Housing Society office bearers — Cheating case

The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth Rs 16.35 crore in connection with a cheating case involving the BHEL housing society. The case involves the alleged misappropriation of funds by society office bearers.

FraudFund diversion

Telangana3Police investigation

Under investigation8 months ago

CBI vs Fake Kuwait e-visa network

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) uncovered a network operating a fake Kuwait e-visa scheme. The network is accused of duping hundreds of Indian citizens by offering bogus job opportunities.

FraudCybercrime

Maharashtra2Police investigation

On triallast month

ED vs RCom and Reliance Infra — 40,000-crore bank fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate has filed chargesheets against Reliance Communications (RCom) and Reliance Infrastructure Ltd in a Rs 40,000-crore bank fraud case. Named accused include Gautam Doshi, Sateesh Seth, and Amitabh Jhunjhunwala.

Financial fraudFraud

Delhi11Court matter

On trial8 months ago

State vs Jaypee Infratech and Suraksha Group

Legal proceedings are underway regarding alleged fund diversion at Jaypee Infratech. Former managing director Manoj Gaur has surrendered to Tihar Jail following the denial of regular bail, while a separate FIR has been registered against Suraksha and a partner company based on an Enforcement Directorate complaint.

FraudFund diversionFinancial fraud+1

Uttar Pradesh2Court matter

On trial6 days ago

State vs Lalu Prasad Yadav and others — IRCTC scam case

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the CBI regarding a plea filed by Lalu Prasad Yadav challenging an order framing charges against him. The proceedings relate to the IRCTC scam case, with charges having been framed in October.

FraudCorruption

Delhi5Court matter

On triallast month

State of Karnataka v. Subhash Guttedar — Aland 'vote theft' case chargesheet petition

Former BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar challenged the chargesheet filed in the 2023 Aland 'vote theft' case. The Karnataka High Court rejected his plea to scrap the chargesheet.

FraudVote theftElectoral law

Karnataka5Court matter

Under investigation10 months ago

CBI vs. Noida-based Cyber Crime Syndicate

The Central Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with the FBI, arrested six individuals in Noida for allegedly operating a transnational cyber fraud network that defrauded US nationals of approximately $8.5 million.

CybercrimeFraud

Uttar Pradesh2Police investigation

Under investigation10 months ago

State vs Rajkumar alias Raju Meena and others — Delhi extortion racket targeting traffic personnel

Delhi Police arrested five individuals across two crime syndicates for allegedly extorting traffic police personnel and selling fake entry stickers to drivers. The accused reportedly threatened victims with fabricated videos to coerce payments.

ExtortionFraud

Delhi2Police investigation