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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Fraudsters try to extort money from ex-HC judge via digital arrest scam
Nagpur: Fraudsters tried to extort Rs2 crore from former Bombay high court judge Vijay Daga through a 'digital arrest' scam by accusing him of wrongdoing through a video call and demanding money. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Their attempt failed as he did not heed their threats and alerted police instead, the former judge told reporters. Daga, a city resident, said he received a video call from an unidentified person dressed in a police uniform at around 11am on Wednesday. The caller, sitting in what looked like a police station, accused him of being linked to an extortion case registered at Borivali police station in Mumbai. The caller claimed that a sim card purchased using Daga's Aadhaar card had been used for illegal transactions, including one involving a Canara Bank account opened in 2023 in his name. When Daga denied any wrongdoing, the call was transferred to a woman posing as a senior officer who threatened to arrest him unless Rs2 crore was paid immediately. He would be jailed without bail if the money was not transferred electronically before 2.30 pm, she said. Daga promptly contacted the cyber cell of Nagpur Police, and also the protocol officer of the Bombay high court, he told reporters. Investigations traced the call to the Rajasthan-Gujarat border.
Khaleej Times
12-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: India's HDFC Bank officials summoned after alleged sale of risky bonds to some clients
Less than two weeks after Khaleej Times uncovered how India's HDFC Bank allegedly sold high-risk Credit Suisse bonds to ineligible overseas investors, including some in the UAE, Indian authorities have summoned the bank's top executives, including its managing director, for questioning. A notice dated July 11, seen by Khaleej Times, shows that the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Nagpur Police in Maharashtra has filed a complaint against four senior officials of the bank. The complaint was lodged by an investor who was prominently featured in Khaleej Times' June 27 report. The individuals named in the notice have been ordered to appear before the Economic Offences Branch in Nagpur at 11am on Saturday, July 12, for further inquiry. The complaint comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny of HDFC Bank in the UAE, where reports from multiple investors who claim they were misled into buying risky Additional Tier-1 (AT1) bonds through the bank's Dubai-based relationship managers have been filed with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The DFSA, when contacted, declined to confirm or deny any investigation, citing confidentiality provisions under Article 38 of the Regulatory Law. 'The EOW notice shows that the matter is being taken seriously,' said a Dubai-based investor who has also filed a police complaint against the bank in India. 'We're seeing action in more than one country now.' The bonds were wiped out when Credit Suisse collapsed in March 2023. Under DFSA rules, they can only be sold to 'professional clients' — those with a net worth above $1 million or proven experience in complex financial products. However, documents and testimonies reviewed by Khaleej Times suggest that some investors were classified as professional clients, often through inflated or manipulated Know Your Customer (KYC) forms. When approached earlier, HDFC Bank denied any wrongdoing, stating it has 'robust processes' to communicate product features and risks, and that it takes a serious view of any malpractice. The bank also dismissed as 'speculative' reports that its chairman had met DIFC regulators following a show-cause notice.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Odisha's Ganja Syndicate Now Sets Sight on Akola
Nagpur: The tentacles of Odisha's marijuana mafia seem to have penetrated deep into Akola, crossing almost 1,000km inside Vidarbha. After Nagpur Police's fight against narcotics syndicates through 'Operation Thunder', Akola cops have started thwarting the advances of the marijuana mafia from the eastern coast. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Between May 25 and June 28, Akola police have seized marijuana (ganja) worth around Rs13 lakh, undertaking their flagship dedicated programme under 'Mission Prahaar'. This marijuana originated from Odisha, said a source in Akola police. Akola SP Archit Chandak said there was a focused drive against drug peddlers who mostly deal with the narcotics suppliers from Odisha. "Though MD's prevalence is much lower, there is a considerable challenge now to make the district drug-free," said Chandak, whose team also cracked down on illegal arms. "We are focusing on the backward and forward linkages to break the narcotics syndicate and especially break the supply chains from Odisha," said the SP. "Apart from our drives to break supply line and their local nexuses, we have also undertaken a dedicated awareness campaign to create a drug-resistance psychology," said Chandak, adding 143 gambling dens were busted while 121 liquor raids were also conducted. Chandak said Akola police got signatures from 15,000 persons in just a couple of weeks who pledged against narcotics and substance abuse. "We are engaging student community through a drawing competition and 50 of the best anti-narcotics and anti-drug paintings by children will be displayed at the SP office," he said. Apart from narcotics, Akola police, in 35 days, have registered 30 cases against bovine smugglers and illegal slaughterhouses, rescuing animals and seizing materials worth Rs2.65 crore.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Uzbek woman rescued from flesh trade at hotel
1 2 Nagpur: In yet another raid that exposed the dark underbelly of human trafficking , Nagpur Police's crime branch social security unit stormed a private hotel on Central Avenue and busted an interstate prostitution racket in the early hours of July 3. The operation, conducted between 5.30pm of July 2 and 1.55am of July 3, led to the rescue of a 24-year-old Uzbek woman ensnared in flesh trade. The woman, who flew down to the city on July 2 morning, possessed a fake Aadhaar card bearing false identity and a lapsed tourist visa. The alleged masterminds, Rashmi Khatri, 49, who earlier worked as manager and later took the establishment on lease a few months ago, and Delhi-based pimp Krishna Kumar alias Radhe Deshraj, were charged with orchestrating the illicit operation. As law does not permit arrest of women after sunset, Khatri was told to present herself before the investigators at Tehsil police station on Thursday. However, she did not comply. A police team visited Khatri's residence at Uppalwadi where she was not found, leading to speculation that she might have gone underground. Police revealed that Deshraj, a key figure in a nationwide trafficking network having international connections, acted as pimp supplying women from economically disadvantaged European countries like Uzbekistan to high-paying clients. These clients, often wealthy and influential, pay anywhere above 5,500 per hour for services, exploiting vulnerable women trapped in the trade. Room charges of the hotels are charged additionally. Khatri, the local operator, facilitated the racket in Nagpur's Central Avenue, allegedly leveraging political connections, though police denied any external influence in the investigation. The rescued Uzbek woman, whose identity remains protected, entered India on a tourist visa in 2024, which expired in May 2025. Shockingly, she possessed a fraudulent Aadhaar card bearing a false name, a tactic used by traffickers to evade detection of foreigners. The rescued woman has been shifted to a govt shelter after her medical examination and recording statement. Police are coordinating with Uzbekistan consulate in Delhi to ensure the victim's safety and repatriation. The hotel management failed to report the Uzbek woman's presence to the Foreigners Registration Office, a lapse now under scrutiny. The police have seized two mobile phones, a DVR, 5,500 cash, and materials worth 39,010. An offence has been registered by the crime branch at Tehsil police station. Senior inspector Shubhangi Deshmukh of Tehsil police station confirmed Khatri's arrest is imminent, while Deshraj faces additional charges for his role in similar rackets. This marks the second instance of vulnerable women from economically weaker European nations being trafficked through Delhi-based networks using fake Aadhaar cards. The operation was led by additional commissioner Vasant Pardeshi, deputy commissioner Rahul Maknikar, and ACP Abhijit Patil, with senior inspectors Gajanan Gulhane, assistant PI Shivaji Nanware, and constables Ashwin Bhange, Sameer Shaikh, Kunal Bodkhe, Poonam Shende, and others.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
In a first, CP invokes MPDA against Central India's most dreaded burglar
Nagpur: In an unprecedented move, Nagpur police commissioner Ravinder Singal has authorised detention of Naresh Yadav Wankal alias Mahilange, infamous as Central India's most notorious burglar, under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act (MPDA). This marks the first time when a burglar has been booked under MPDA in Nagpur, a law typically applied on hardened criminals. Mahilange, 28, faces nearly 150 criminal cases across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, including housebreaking, vehicle theft, assault, and drug trafficking. His audacious crime spree, which disrupted public order, also included a ₹2 crore burglary in Mankapur. Known for his cunningness, Mahilange once escaped from GMCH where he was taken by police and often fled crime scenes in vehicles stolen from his targets. The MPDA proposal, meticulously prepared by Kalamna police team led by senior inspector Praveen Kale and sub-inspector Santoshkumar Ramlod, under Zonal DCP Niketan Kadam, was sanctioned by CP Singal on Wednesday. The crime branch's MPDA section acted swiftly, detained Mahilange and lodged him in Nagpur Central Jail. He will be transferred to Kolhapur Central Prison. This operation highlights Nagpur Police's aggressive crackdown on organised crime, with recent successes in dismantling rackets and apprehending fugitives. "This sends a strong message to criminals that Nagpur will not tolerate lawlessness," said CP Singal.
