2 Thane Cyber Cops Held for Selling CDR's (Call Records) Illegally to Mohammad Sohel.

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested insolvency professional Jitesh Gupta under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with its probe into alleged fund diversion involving Best Foods Ltd. The agency alleges that Gupta, while serving as interim or resolution professional, re-admitted claims it considered fraudulent and supported a resolution plan allegedly linked to interests associated with Dinesh Gupta. He was produced before a Special PMLA Court and remanded to ED custody. The probe follows a CBI FIR involving alleged financial irregularities and corruption.

ED arrests insolvency professional Jitesh Gupta in Best Foods money laundering case

The Directorate of Enforcement has arrested insolvency professional Jitesh Gupta in a case related to alleged diversion and laundering of funds in connection with Best Foods Ltd., under the PMLA.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Wednesday arrested insolvency professional Jitesh Gupta under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

Gupta was appointed as the interim resolution professional and resolution professional for the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) concerning Homestead Infrastructure Development Pvt. Ltd. and Golden Peacock Residence Pvt. Ltd.

The ED said Gupta was produced before the Special Court (PMLA), which remanded him to ED custody for further investigation into the alleged money laundering activities. 

The Maharashtra ATS has seized 4.718 kg of alleged methamphetamine valued at around ₹9.4 crore during an investigation spanning Mumbai and Greater Noida. The operation began with the interception of a suspected drug consignment in Bandra East, where about 2.05 kg was recovered. Investigators subsequently traced the suspected supply chain to Greater Noida and, with Uttar Pradesh Police, seized another 2.668 kg along with material allegedly linked to drug manufacturing. One person has been arrested, while two foreign women remain absconding.

Drugs Worth ₹9.4 Crore Seized in Mumbai, Greater Noida as ATS Uncovers Meth Network 

Maharashtra ATS has seized 4.718 kg of methamphetamine valued at around ₹9.4 crore after a Mumbai interception led investigators to an alleged drug manufacturing facility in Greater Noida.

The Maharashtra ATS methamphetamine probe has recovered 4.718 kg of crystal meth worth approximately ₹9.4 crore in Mumbai and Greater Noida, officials said. The operation was launched in Bandra East after the ATS Kalachowki unit reportedly received information about a suspected consignment of methamphetamine being brought for sale.

Information said an ATS team had laid a trap near Amber Hotel and intercepted a man who was allegedly coming with the consignment. The recovery included about 2.05 kg of methamphetamine worth around ₹4 crore, officials familiar with the operation said.

Following the Mumbai seizure, the Kalachowki police registered a case under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Later, the police questioned the accused in custody in which they allegedly got information about a manufacturing unit in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh.

Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested seven people in an alleged digital arrest fraud network accused of using fake police identities and forged legal documents to intimidate victims. Police said the investigation involved an alleged ₹1.69 crore scam and led to the seizure of mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards and financial records. Authorities have also frozen ₹34 lakh in linked bank accounts. Investigators are conducting forensic analysis to identify additional victims, associates and possible interstate connections.

Digital Arrest Cyber Fraud Busted: Seven Arrested in ₹1.69 Crore Scam, Mumbai Cyber Police Freeze ₹34 Lakh

Mumbai Cyber Police have dismantled an alleged “digital arrest” cyber fraud network accused of intimidating victims through fake police identities and forged legal documents. Seven accused have been arrested following a technical investigation.

The Mumbai Cyber Police have uncovered an alleged digital arrest cyber fraud racket in which fraudsters reportedly extorted ₹1.69 crore by falsely claiming victims were under investigation for money laundering. Acting on technical intelligence, the Cyber Police of the West Division arrested seven accused from different parts of the country and seized a large quantity of electronic devices allegedly used in the operation.

According to the police, the case originated after a complainant reported receiving threatening calls and WhatsApp messages between 2 April and 18 April 2026. The callers allegedly posed as police officers and warned the complainant of imminent legal action in connection with a fabricated money laundering investigation.

Investigators said the accused sent forged documents bearing the Supreme Court name, official-looking seals, and police logos to convince the victim that the threats were genuine. Police said these fake documents were allegedly designed to create fear and gain the complainant’s confidence before demanding large financial transfers.

An Indian Air Force Wing Commander was arrested on May 30, 2026, after authorities alleged he shared sensitive defence information with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative. The officer had reportedly been under surveillance by the IAF intelligence wing following social-media interactions with a woman. Delhi Police said he was booked under the Official Secrets Act and that a charge sheet was filed before a competent court on July 30. The allegations remain subject to judicial proceedings, and no final finding of guilt has been made.

IAF Officer Arrested Over Alleged Leak of Sensitive Defence Information to Pakistan-Based Operative

An Indian Air Force Wing Commander was arrested on May 30 on charges of sharing sensitive defence information with an intelligence operative based in Pakistan after he was allegedly honey-trapped through social media.

An Indian Air Force Wing Commander was arrested on May 30, 2026, for allegedly sharing sensitive defence-related information with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative, officials said on Saturday. The officer, who was based at a field unit on the Western Front, is said to have been placed under surveillance after his dealings with a woman on social media sparked concerns.

The officer was under the surveillance of the IAF’s intelligence wing before security agencies were informed over concerns about his communications and that sensitive information may have been compromised.

An Indian Air Force spokesperson said the officer had remained under active surveillance before being handed over to appropriate law-enforcement agencies for further investigation. According to officials, the officer had been experiencing a difficult period in his personal life when he began communicating with the woman through social media platforms.