Timeline India

Category: Crime

  • Kundapura: Mobile Hacked, Rs 1.27 Lakh Transferred from Bank Account; Case Registered

    Kundapura, September 19, 2025 – A case of cyber fraud has been registered at Kollur Police Station after a mobile phone was hacked, leading to the unauthorized transfer of Rs 1.27 lakh from a bank account. The victim, Arun Kumar Shetty from Vandse, discovered the theft upon checking his account following a suspicious call.

    On September 17, Arun received a call from an individual named Rahul, who spoke in Hindi and prompted him to cut the call, citing a “wrong number.” Shortly after, an OTP message arrived on his phone. Suspicious, Arun checked his SDCC Bank account—linked to his mobile—and found only Rs 54 remaining, with Rs 1.26 lakh transferred to another account.

    After reporting the incident via the 1930 helpline, Rs 27,000 was reversed to his account. In his complaint, Arun alleged that Rahul, calling from 90080*****, hacked his phone and siphoned off Rs 1 lakh from his father’s linked account through deception.

    The case has been registered at Kollur Police Station based on Arun’s complaint,

  • Vitla: Four Ganja Peddlers Arrested with Bike and Contraband Worth ₹17,000

    Bantwal, September 16, 2025: In a targeted operation, Vitla Police apprehended four individuals attempting to sell ganja near Alike village, seizing a motorcycle and contraband valued at ₹17,000. The arrests were made during routine patrols in the Erumbu Road area of Alike village, Bantwal Taluk.

    The accused have been identified as Sanath Kumar (23), a resident of Mangalpadavu; Mohammed Razik (23), son of Abdul Razak; Chetan (23), a resident of Kodapadavu; and Dhyan Kerkera (23), from Ennemajalu. Police Sub-Inspector Ramakrishna and his team, while on rounds, spotted the suspects acting suspiciously near a two-wheeler and detained them for questioning.

    The interrogation revealed that the group was transporting ganja in their motorcycle for illegal sale to local consumers. A search yielded 6.27 grams of ganja, three mobile phones, and the vehicle bearing registration KA19EA7018.

    Vitla Police have registered a case under Crime No. 126/2025, invoking Sections 8(b) and 20(b)(ii)(A) of the NDPS Act, along with Section 3(5) of the BNS 2023.

  • Manipal: Police Arrest Accused in Illegal Drug Sale Operation

    Manipal, September 15, 2025 – In a swift action against drug peddling, Manipal Police Station arrested a 26-year-old man for possessing and selling MDMA (Ecstasy) in a public place near Vidyarathna Nagar, Manipal. The operation, led by Police Inspector Mahesh Prasad and his team, resulted in the seizure of 6.61 grams of the contraband substance, valued at approximately ₹13,000, along with two mobile phones worth ₹60,000.

    Acting on a tip-off received at 07:30 AM, the police team reached the spot near Nandini Milk Parlour on Deputy Commissioner Office Road in Vidyarathna Nagar, Shivalli Village, Udupi Taluk. They confirmed the presence of the accused near a scooter bearing registration number KA20-HF-8927 at 09:20 AM and conducted a raid.

    The accused, identified as Mohammed Arfan (26), son of Mohammed Adil, a resident of House No. 2-1-31 near Badriya Masjid, Vinaya Nagar, Belapu Post and Village, Kapu Taluk, Udupi District, was taken into custody. A search of the scooter’s dashboard revealed two mobile phones and a white plastic container. Inside an air zip plastic cover within the container, 6.61 grams of white MDMA powder was recovered.

    The accused was allegedly selling the narcotic substance for personal profit. The total estimated value of the seized items stands at ₹73,000.

    Manipal Police have registered a case under Crime No. 165/2025, invoking Sections 8(c), 20(B), and 22(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

  • Udupi: Police Seize 65 kg Ganja from Lorry on Kinnimulky Highway

    Udupi, September 11, 2025

    In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the Udupi CEN (Cyber, Economic, and Narcotics) Crime Police Station seized 65 kg of ganja from a lorry on National Highway 66 near Kinnimulky on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The operation was based on credible intelligence about illegal transportation of narcotics.

    The lorry, traveling from Mangaluru towards Udupi, was intercepted during a routine check. Upon thorough inspection, officers discovered the ganja concealed within the vehicle. The seized contraband, valued at several lakhs, marks a significant haul in the region’s ongoing fight against drug smuggling.

  • Udupi Police Bust Two Online Trading Scams, Arrest Six, Recover ₹6 Lakh

    Udupi, September 5, 2025: In a major crackdown on cybercrime, Udupi District Police have dismantled two sophisticated online trading scams, arresting six suspects and recovering ₹6 lakh in cash along with multiple mobile phones used to deceive investors. The operations, led by a specialized team under Inspector Ramachandra Nayak, highlight the increasing prevalence of frauds exploiting fake trading platforms and social media networks.

    Case 1: Telegram-Based Stock Market Scam

    Teertharaj Shenoy (51) from Perampalli Ambagilu, Udupi, lost ₹44 lakh between December 19, 2024, and January 7, 2025, after being lured into fake Telegram groups named Capital Gains Crew and Fidility Institutional Partners F-101. Scammers promised high stock market returns, prompting Shenoy to transfer funds from his and his mother’s accounts. When no returns materialized, he reported the fraud to the Udupi Cyber Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Police.

    Acting on directives from Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar, IPS, Additional SP Sudhakar Nayak, and DySP Dr. Harsha Priyamvada, IPS, the police apprehended Shoeb Ahmed (28) and Muddasir Ahmed (40), both from Rahmat Mohalla, Hunsur, Mysuru district. Authorities seized ₹2 lakh in cash and incriminating mobile devices, while other suspects remain at large.

    Case 2: Facebook-Linked Gold Trading Fraud

    In a separate case, Jossy Ravindra D’Cruz (54) from Shankarpura, Kapu, was defrauded of ₹75 lakh after connecting with a woman named Arohi Agarwal on Facebook in February 2025. She persuaded him via WhatsApp to invest in FXCM Gold Trading, promising substantial returns. D’Cruz transferred the amount in multiple installments before realizing he was scammed.

    A special police team arrested four individuals: Mohammed Kais (20) from Prem Nagar, Kodikere village, Surathkal; Ahmed Anveez (20) from Manjatota, Hejamadi; Safwan (30); and Taseer (31), both from Bantwal taluk. The police recovered ₹4 lakh in cash and mobile phones used in the fraud. The masterminds behind this scam are still absconding.

    Police Advisory

    These arrests underscore the growing threat of online trading scams exploiting social media and messaging platforms. The Udupi District Police urge the public to:

    • Verify platforms before investing, ensuring they are registered with RBI/SEBI.
    • Avoid sharing sensitive information like bank details or OTPs.
    • Report suspicious activities immediately to the Cybercrime Helpline: 1930 or https://cybercrime.gov.in.

  • Udupi Man Loses ₹1.32 Crore in Online Investment Scam

    Udupi, September 4, 2025: Henry D. Almeida (69), a resident of Udupi, has fallen victim to an online investment scam, losing a staggering ₹1,32,90,000 between July 22, 2025, and September 1, 2025. The scam began when Almeida came across an investment trading advertisement on Facebook on July 19, 2025. Clicking the ad led him to a website, in.*******-***.*om, and he subsequently received messages on WhatsApp urging him to invest in trading.

    A person identifying themselves as Ankita Ghosh contacted Almeida, providing information about investment opportunities and adding him to a 725 B*B C**S WhatsApp group. The group contained messages from various numbers promising high returns on investments. Trusting these claims, Almeida contacted the 725 B*B C**S customer care service via WhatsApp, where he was provided with multiple bank account details for transferring funds.

    Over the period from July 22, 2025, to September 1, 2025, Almeida transferred a total of ₹1,32,90,000 in phases to the provided accounts, believing he would receive profits. However, neither the invested amount nor any returns were provided, and Almeida realized he had been deceived, resulting in significant financial loss.

    The Udupi CEN (Cyber, Economic, and Narcotics) Crime Police Station has registered a case under Crime No. 46/2025, invoking Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act and Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating and identity theft through digital means. The police are investigating the incident.

  • Udupi: Cyber Fraudster Dupes Woman of ₹47,191.50 Posing as Nykaa Representative

    Udupi, August 25, 2025: Jaheen Ayesha, a 27-year-old resident of Udupi, fell victim to a cyber fraud on August 21, 2025, losing ₹47,191.50 to an unidentified individual who contacted her at 4:30 PM. The caller, claiming to be from Nykaa, an online shopping company, informed her that her order was stalled due to an incorrect PIN code and urged her to make an advance payment to activate it, promising a refund. Trusting the caller, Jaheen transferred the amount to the provided bank account. When no refund was received, she realized she had been scammed.

    A case was registered at Udupi Town Police Station under Crime No. 158/2025, invoking Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 for cheating (punishable by up to seven years imprisonment) and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, for cheating by personation using a computer resource (punishable by up to seven years and a fine).

  • Udupi: Individuals Arrested for Drug Trafficking Targeting Students and Workers in Manipal

    Udupi, August 18, 2025 – In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Manipal police arrested three individuals involved in the sale of ganja and LSD, targeting students and workers in private industries in Manipal, Udupi district. The accused, identified as Afshin from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Shivanidhi Acharya from Shivalli, Udupi, and Manish from Kasaragod, Kerala, were apprehended following a police operation led by Inspector Mahesh Prasad.

    The operation began after four workers from Kerala—Ajeesh (28), Vipin (32), Bipin (24), and Akhil (26)—tested positive for ganja consumption. Their samples, sent for laboratory analysis, confirmed the use, leading to cases being filed against them. Further investigation revealed that the ganja was supplied by Mithun, who sourced the drugs, including LSD, from Bengaluru for sale in Manipal.

    On Saturday night, police raided Room No. 03 on the first floor of Manipal Auto Bar near Narasinghe Devasthana Road in Herga village, seizing 1.237 kg of ganja, 0.038 grams of LSD strips, plastic covers, a digital scale, ₹2,000 in cash, and two mobile phones from Afshin and Shivanidhi. A subsequent raid on Manish’s residence at Flat No. 004, Mandavi Sapphire Apartment in Vidyaratna Nagar, Manipal, led to the recovery of 653 grams of ganja, two digital scales, a ganja crusher, ₹3,000 in cash, and one mobile phone. The accused were presented before the court, which remanded them to judicial custody.

    Afshin, a former student of a private Ayurvedic college, targeted engineering students and workers, while Shivanidhi, an engineering student from Mangaluru, sold drugs to students and locals. Manish, a welder, supplied ganja to workers from Kerala and other states in Manipal. Notably, Afshin has a prior MDMA trafficking case from 2023 in Manipal, and Manish was involved in a ganja consumption case in Bekal, Kerala.

    Acting on instructions from Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar IPS, the Manipal police recently conducted drug tests on out-of-state students and industrial workers, uncovering the trafficking network. The operation, led by PSI Akshay Kumari, highlights ongoing efforts to curb drug-related activities in the region, particularly targeting vulnerable groups like students and laborers.

  • Kadur: Police Arrest Thief, Recover ₹17.50 Lakh Worth of Stolen Gold Ornaments

    Kadur, August 14, 2025 – In a significant breakthrough, the Kadur police, under the leadership of Circle Police Inspector (CPI) Rafiq M., arrested one individual involved in a jewelry theft that occurred on July 25, 2025, at a residence in Lakshmeesh Nagar, Kadur town, Chikkamagaluru district. The police team successfully recovered stolen gold ornaments valued at ₹17.50 lakh.

    The operation was conducted by a team comprising PSI Sajith Kumar, PSI Dhananjay, PSI Leelavathi, and police personnel Madhukumar, Harish, Swami, Mohammad Riyaz, Dhanapala Naik, and Parameshwar Naik. The recovered ornaments have been subjected to legal procedures, and investigations are ongoing at Kadur Police Station to uncover further details related to the case.

  • Bhatkal: Police Seize ₹50,000 Worth of Ganja, Two Accused fled

    Bhatkal, August 13, 2025 – Bhatkal City Police, led by PSI Naveen Naik, conducted a raid on August 12, 2025, at around 6:00 PM near Tenginagundi Cross on National Highway-66, seizing approximately 1.75 kg of ganja valued at ₹50,000. The police also confiscated a white Renault Kwid car, estimated to be worth ₹5 lakh, a digital weighing machine, and other items used in the illegal transport of the narcotic.

    The accused, identified as Sayyad Gulzar (22) and Sayyad Muktiyar, both from Kasarakod, Tonka, in Honnavar taluk, fled during the operation. A manhunt has been launched to apprehend the absconding suspects. A case has been registered at Bhatkal City Police Station, and further investigations are underway to trace the source and network behind the ganja trafficking.