Mumbai man loses Rs 2.75 lakh in fake hotel booking cyber fraud
The 70-year-old complainant, who is a resident of Mulund East, was trying to book a hotel in Pune through an online travel portal on February 6 around 1 pm. After paying Rs 5,602 via Google Pay for the booking, he received a message stating that his reservation was incomplete and required updating
19 February,2026 07:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerMumbai Customs seize 24 kg of hydroponic weed, 1.3-kg gold in a week; 6 arrested
Based on spot checks and APIS profiling, customs officers filed three cases involving the seizure of 9.581 kg of suspected hydroponic weed, valued at approximately Rs 9.58 crore in the illicit market
19 February,2026 03:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTwo arrested in Thane for selling fake BP medicines worth Rs 9 lakh
According to Kalyan Police, the accused marketed fake “Telma AM” tablets, a combination of Telmisartan 40 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg, using the license of “Shriram Pharma” and passed them off as products of the original manufacturer
19 February,2026 02:55 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentFake Telma AM tablets worth Rs 8.94 lakh seized in Dombivali; two arrested
According to police, accused Pankaj Radheshyam Upadhyay (33), a distributor and medical representative residing in Dombivali East, was allegedly selling fake Telma AM tablets (Telmisartan 40 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg tablets IP) under the license name “Shriram Pharma,” falsely presenting them as products of the original manufacturer
18 February,2026 09:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerMidnight mobile theft racket at Mumbai's KEM Hospital busted; accused arrested
According to the police, the case was registered after a doctor attached to KEM Hospital lodged a complaint. The complainant stated that his Samsung A54 mobile phone, worth Rs 10,000, was stolen between 12.30 am and 7 am on January 4 from the hospital premises by an unidentified person
18 February,2026 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerDrug smuggling attempts soar at Mumbai airport, 207 cases booked in FY26
According to officials, 207 cases have been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act till January 2026 (FY 2025–26), compared with just 57 cases in FY 2024-25, marking nearly a fourfold jump
18 February,2026 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMumbai Police deny online rumours on kidnapping of children, warn of action
The police categorically denied the claims and said that such posts may create unnecessary public panic and that the officials were in process of taking action against such misleading posts
18 February,2026 05:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai: Developer alleges extortion bid, threats at his site in Kandivali
On his complaint, a case of alleged unlawful assembly, assault, and extortion has been registered after a serious incident at an under-construction site in the Charkop area of Kandivali West, officials said
18 February,2026 05:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMalad homemaker loses Rs 12 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam
A 67-year-old Malad homemaker was duped of Rs 12 lakh in a ‘digital arrest’ scam after fraudsters posing as police sent fake court orders and kept her under constant video surveillance for six days. The fraud surfaced after her daughter alerted the 1930 cyber helpline. An FIR has been registered
18 February,2026 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerMaharashtra: 15-year-old kills aunt in Vasai after being reprimanded; held
The incident occurred in Berhampur village in Vasai West on Sunday night. Police have detained the two minor boys in connection with the killing and further investigation is underway, an official said
18 February,2026 02:29 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentFake crime branch officers extort Rs 2 lakh from woman in Aarey
A woman tarot card reader was allegedly extorted of Rs 2 lakh after being called to a bungalow in Aarey Colony for a fortune-reading session. The accused posed as police and Crime Branch officials, threatened her with false drug charges and demanded money
18 February,2026 02:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMalwani man found dead; family alleges harassment after marriage
A 24-year-old Malwani resident allegedly died by suicide on February 12, with his family accusing his wife, her relatives, and two associates of sustained harassment over an inter-caste love marriage. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating abetment and threat allegations
18 February,2026 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanRs 80 lakh paid, no possession; Andheri developer booked for cheating
An NRI homemaker has accused a city-based developer of cheating her of Rs 80 lakh by allegedly selling the same flat in the Royal Green SRA Project in Marol to another buyer. An FIR has been registered at Oshiwara police station for cheating and criminal breach of trust
18 February,2026 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah KhanMalad police arrests serial robber, Rs 35 lakh worth of loot seized
Malad Police have apprehended a repeat offender involved in a string of thefts across western Mumbai—specifically in Malad, Borivali, Kandivali, and Dindoshi. The suspect, known for his elaborate disguises and use of masks and gloves mainly targeted housing societies located near special transport vehicles. Further investigation showed that the stolen funds were used to buy farmland in his hometown, secure property in Mumbai, and accumulate a sizeable bank balance. Police have now seized assets worth nearly Rs 35 lakh believed to be acquired through his illegal activities.