racketeering conspiracy

A Gujarat-origin man residing in the US has pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling conspiracy in southwest Missouri. Tushar Patel admitted his role in a racket that generated nearly $9.5 million in illegal proceeds. He faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, operate an illegal gambling business, and money laundering.

Uttar Pradesh Police's Economic Offences Wing arrested two wholesale traders in Jalaun district for allegedly embezzling and black-marketing government-supplied kerosene meant for drought relief. The accused diverted 30,650 litres of kerosene, valued at Rs 3.06 lakh, intended for drought-affected residents between 2007-08. Investigations revealed the fuel was illegally sold on the black market instead of reaching fair-price shops.

16 Vanish In Over A Week

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.

Authorities from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have arrested a man in Kolkata, believed to be involved in a dangerous espionage ring targeting India. Reports suggest that he transmitted sensitive security information to Pakistani Intelligence operatives in return for monetary compensation and the allure of citizenship in Pakistan.

Police Clearance Under Scanner, Case Triggers Wider Probe into Nexus

7 Arrested By STF, Had Set Up Proxy Servers Inside Centre At Gr Noida

Forest Officials, Timber Agent Among Five Accused

Uttar Pradesh police have invoked the stringent Gangsters Act against ten gym owners in Mirzapur. Accused of running a racket, they allegedly forced women into religious conversion and sexual exploitation. Investigators believe over fifty women were targeted. Properties acquired through illicit means are slated for confiscation.

Targeted Vulnerable People, Used Their Bank Accounts To Move Money

A former merchant navy captain, Nagesh Kumar, has been apprehended for allegedly orchestrating a cyber slavery ring. He is accused of luring Indian youths with false job promises to Cambodia, where they were forced into fraudulent call centers. The racket, exposed by victims, involved trafficking individuals to Southeast Asia and exploiting them for financial gain.

A physically challenged cab operator's stolen SUV, recovered by police and returned by court order, was allegedly forcibly seized by a leading private bank's recovery agents. The vehicle was then reportedly auctioned off, leading to the bank and five officials facing legal trouble for alleged forgery and criminal conspiracy.

‘Economic offences involving deep-rooted conspiracies and huge loss of public funds are grave offences affecting the economy of the country as a whole.’

The CBI has secured 10 days custody of accused Manisha Waghmare and PV Kulkarni in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Both are alleged to be part of a larger conspiracy to obtain and distribute leaked exam papers. Investigators claim a senior teacher leaked Biology questions, while a retired professor was involved in the question paper setting panel.

The recent irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 exam mirror the infamous 2024 Bihar paper leak scandal, where alleged mastermind Sanjeev Kumar Singh played a pivotal role. This earlier controversy, which revolved around bribes of Rs 30-50 lakh for access to exam papers, resulted in over 50 arrests and triggered a comprehensive CBI investigation.

Exam Integrity Comes Under Scanner Once Again

The National Testing Agency has announced a re-examination for NEET (UG) 2026 on Sunday, June 21, following the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to alleged irregularities. Investigators uncovered evidence of a "guess paper" with numerous questions closely matching the actual exam, prompting a CBI probe into the matter.

The CBI has taken over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak investigation from Rajasthan Police. A "paper leak mafia" allegedly sold a "guess paper" with matching biology and chemistry questions for up to Rs 25 lakh. The probe has revealed a nationwide network of suspects involved in circulating the leaked content.