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Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing has filed a cheating and conspiracy case against former directors of Anil Ambani-linked companies. Accused allegedly secured a Rs 150 crore bank loan, diverted funds, and defaulted. This marks the second FIR filed by Axis Bank against ADAG group companies, with the crime spanning from 2010 to 2019.

Two Chhattisgarh businessmen, Surjit Roy and Sameer Srivastav, were apprehended by Odisha's eow for their alleged involvement in a Rs 9.56 crore bank fraud using cloned cheques. The duo is believed to be part of an interstate syndicate that defrauded a district mineral foundation trust. Investigators are hopeful their interrogation will expose the wider network.

At least 27 individuals have reported being defrauded of nearly Rs 14 crore in a fraudulent online investment scheme. Promoters lured victims with promises of steady returns via advanced trading technology, but funds were later blocked. Investigations are underway, with a Dubai-based man named as a suspect.

A Delhi court has taken decisive action, charging Sukesh Chandrasekhar, his wife Jacqueline Fernandez, and 14 others in a staggering Rs 200 crore case involving extortion and money laundering. With ample evidence prompting charges under the PMLA and MCOCA, the court dismissed defenses from Fernandez and a claimed intermediary.

In a pivotal move aimed at enhancing law enforcement efficacy, the Uttar Pradesh government has executed a series of strategic police appointments. Alok Singh steps into the role of DG PAC Headquarters and DG Special Security Force, ensuring a robust security framework.