Mehul Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are the prime accused in a scam, being probed by both the CBI and ED. They are accused of siphoning off over Rs 13,000 crore from the PNB using Letters of Undertaking and Foreign Letters of Credit by bribing officials
The theft occurred between 6 pm on December 18 and 5.30 am on December 19 near Ekveera Ai Mitra Mandal, close to Ghodyacha Tabelya in Vijaynagar, Antop Hill. The complainant, 30-year-old reported that his black Honda Activa 5G scooter had been stolen by an unknown person
While hearing his pleas, HC asked Mallya, who is wanted in India to face trial on fraud and money laundering charges, about his return. The bench made it clear to Mallya’s counsel that it will not hear the plea against the Act unless the businessman first submits to the court’s jurisdiction
A total of 48.048 kg of suspected Hydroponic Weed, valued at approximately Rs. 48.048 crore in the illicit market, was recovered from 7 passengers arriving from Bangkok on various flights. Arrests were made under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985
"In total, five accused from an inter-state gang have been arrested, and stolen property worth Rs 19.94 lakh has been recovered. Further investigation is ongoing under the guidance of senior police officers," said a police official
The alleged incident took place at a municipal garden near Mumbai Central railway station, a location commonly visited by families and children, officials said
A post-mortem examination conducted at Rajawadi Hospital revealed that the woman had sustained head injuries. Based on these findings, police said that she was killed after her head was slammed against a wall during the altercation by her husband
Police said that the victim was friends with one of the accused and would secretly meet him on several occasions. On the day of the incident, when the victim went to meet the accused, two other men were also present at the spot. All three allegedly took turns to sexually assault her
The court sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for rape, two years for impersonating a police officer and three years for extortion
The Vasai crime branch nabbed the accused, Kushnu Ramrai Hembram, a native of Jharkhand, in connection with the fatal attack that occurred on December 18, said senior inspector Aviraj Kurhade of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police
Based on a complaint, the Kalyan police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, Assistant Inspector Vinod Patil of Mahatma Phule police station said.
According to police officials, the complainant, Rahul Gupta, a resident of Malad, was targeted by the fraudsters who allegedly used false identities to gain his trust and extract the money
Based on a complaint, the Kalyan police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, Assistant Inspector Vinod Patil of Mahatma Phule police station said.
22 December,2025 12:32 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentAccording to police officials, the complainant, Rahul Gupta, a resident of Malad, was targeted by the fraudsters who allegedly used false identities to gain his trust and extract the money
22 December,2025 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe incident occurred at 7.55 am while the student was travelling from Panvel to her college in Kharghar in the ladies’ compartment. According to the victim’s father, “In a short while, the man threw her off the train for no reason. There was no argument or altercation"
21 December,2025 10:36 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | Aditi AlurkarAccording to the officials, Payal Dhare has filed a complaint after a video circulated online, falsely claimed to feature her, caused severe mental trauma, reputational damage, and emotional distress to her
19 December,2025 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish PatilThe case relates to Manikrao Kokate allegedly securing a flat under a government scheme for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) by submitting false affidavits
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The seven accused in the Rs 195-crore drug-manufacturing unit bust case in Satara were produced before Mumbai’s Esplanade Court on Sunday. PHOTOS/SHADAB KHAN
According to the complaint, the incident occurred on December 7–8, when the man, who lives with his 64-year-old wife, received a text message warning that his piped natural gas (PNG) connection would be disconnected due to non-payment of the previous month’s bill
19 December,2025 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
According to Oshiwara Police sources, Chauhan, who resides in Lokhandwala, Oshiwara, Andheri West, came across a Facebook advertisement on December 10, 2025, claiming to offer dry fruits at heavily discounted rates under the D-Mart brand. After clicking on the “order” option, he received an OTP on his mobile phone
19 December,2025 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
According to the police, a property agent was killed in April 2009 in Nalasopara East, on the outskirts of Mumbai, after a dispute over brokerage money. Subsequently, a case was registered against four persons
19 December,2025 11:31 AM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
A 30-year-old man has been booked after a 45-year-old woman allegedly ended her life at their shared residence in central Mumbai. The incident took place in Pratiksha Nagar in central Mumbai and the accused has been identified as Saraswat Arvind Yadav, the official said
19 December,2025 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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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.
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