State of Rajasthan vs. 10 accused in fake gold bar fraud case

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State vs Unknown Accused — Digital arrest scam involving retired Rajasthan judge

90-year-old retired District Judge Ganpat Singh Bhandari was allegedly defrauded of 2.5 crore rupees in Jaipur after being held under digital arrest for 15 days by individuals impersonating CBI officials. As reported on 28 October 2026, the investigation into this cyber fraud remains ongoing. Following the arrest of a suspect in Kerala on 19 October 2026, police apprehended two additional suspects in Kerala, as reported on 24 October 2026.

RajasthanFIR

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State of Kerala vs Unknown Persons — PSC exam irregularities

The Kerala Police Crime Branch is investigating recruitment irregularities across several Public Service Commission (PSC) examinations held between 2019 and 2023. Following the arrest of former official P. Satheesh on 28 October 2026, the Special Investigation Team has expanded the probe's scope to additional exams. PSC Chairman M.R. Baiju, whose removal was recommended by the Governor on 25 October 2026, is set to be named as an accused in the case following his interrogation by authorities, as reported on 30 October 2026.

KeralaFIR

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State of Himachal Pradesh vs Unknown persons — Fraudulent defence innovation grant case

A student from a polytechnic college in Hamirpur, Sarvesh Sharma, was allegedly duped by unknown individuals promising a fake defence innovation grant of ₹ 3.5 crore. The police have registered an FIR and are currently examining electronic evidence to identify the perpetrators.

Himachal PradeshFIR

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State vs. Abhishek Kumar and Gaurav Kumar — Aadhaar data theft and digital arrest scam case

Two individuals were arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly orchestrating a scheme that harvested Aadhaar and voter ID data through fake health camps. The stolen credentials were reportedly used to procure e-SIMs, which facilitated digital arrest scams involving significant financial fraud.

DelhiFIR

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State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Two accused — Siddharthnagar jewelry duplication fraud case

Two residents of Gorakhpur were arrested by Shohratgarh police in Siddharthnagar on 28 October 2026 for allegedly defrauding villagers by promising to double their money and jewelry. As reported on 30 October 2026, the investigation into their activities continues while both suspects remain in police custody.

Uttar PradeshFIR

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State vs. Madpal — Army recruitment fraud case

Madpal has been arrested by the police following inputs from Military Intelligence regarding a racket cheating youths with promises of recruitment into the Army and assistance in clearing medical tests. The accused allegedly demanded money, including three lakh rupees for recruitment and one lakh rupees for medical clearance, and was apprehended in the cantonment area of Meerut.

Uttar PradeshFIR

State of Rajasthan vs. 10 accused in fake gold bar fraud case

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