The Latest Breaking News from the Crime Branch

Gangster Sharad Mohol murder case: Pune Crime branch unit arrests 8 suspects

The Crime Branch unit of Pune City police has arrested eight people in connection with the murder of the gangster Sharad Mohol. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 6, 2024

Delhi: Two arrested with fake Indian currency notes worth Rs 1.20 lakh by Crime Branch

Two persons were arrested by the crime branch of Delhi Police with Fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth Rs 1,20,000 on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 7, 2023

BSNL Engineers’ Cooperative Society scam: five arrested

The society has been in the news following multiple complaints registered by depositors accusing the president and other office-bearers of fund misappropriation to the tune of about ₹260 crore.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Karuvannur Service Co-operative Bank scam | Depositors in dire straits

The multi-crore loan scam at Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank in Kerala’s Thrissur district may have a ripple effect on other institutions working with community-owned and controlled assets, finds Mini Muringatheri

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Former cop arrested on charge of attacking police officer in Kochi

A retired police officer, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, stabbed an assistant sub inspector of Eloor police station, leaving him with an injury on the arm that needed a minor surgery. The accused, Paul Francis, 63, of Manjummel, who had retired from the Crime Branch, was eventually overpowered and…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Internal probe reveals major loan scam at Mylapra cooperative bank

Internal investigation into Mylapra Service Cooperative Bank in Pathanamthitta reveals embezzlement of ₹18.83 crore by former bank secretary Joshua Mathew through 28 loans to relatives. Former bank president Jerry Oommen Easo and his family also took loans worth ₹2 crore. Crime Branch probe on to investigate benami loans worth ₹86.12…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Kerala High Court directive to CBI to take over investigation into Tanur custodial death case

Kerala HC directs CBI to take over investigation into alleged custodial death of Tamir Jifri. Court orders Crime Branch to hand over case diary & records to CBI within a week. Petitioner alleged Crime Branch was continuing investigation to destroy evidence & save DANSAF members. HC orders Police Chief to…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Jaipur police arrests five of '5600' gang linked to gold heists

JAIPUR: The Crime Branch of the Jaipur police Thursday dismantled a gang known as the "5600" gang, which had gained notoriety for its involvement in the theft of smuggled gold by collaborating with couriers.

The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023

Building number case in Kozhikode Corporation may be handed over to Vigilance

Crime Branch requests transfer of Kozhikode Corporation building number case to Vigilance. Six persons arrested in connection with the case. Investigation hindered by transfer of officers and lack of info from IKM. Opposition demands Vigilance investigation, DCC president alleges conspiracy.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Two men from Kerala held in Delhi with Rs 85 lakh cash; hawala angle under probe

Delhi Police have apprehended two-bike-borne men and seized Rs 85 lakh suspected to be "hawala money" during routine checks here in the national capital's Pragati Maidan. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 5, 2023