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Mumbai man loses Rs 2.75 lakh in fake hotel booking cyber fraud

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

Mumbai 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 correspondent

Two 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 correspondent

Fake 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 Iyer

Midnight 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 Iyer

Drug 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 Khan

Mumbai 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 correspondent

Mumbai: 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 Khan

Malad 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 Iyer

Maharashtra: 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 correspondent

Fake 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 Khan

Malwani 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 Khan
Fake crime branch officers extort Rs 2 lakh from woman in Aarey

Fake 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 Khan
Malwani man found dead; family alleges harassment after marriage

Malwani 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 Khan
Rs 80 lakh paid, no possession; Andheri developer booked for cheating

Rs 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 Khan
Indore MBA student arrested in Mumbai for rape and murder

Indore MBA student arrested in Mumbai for rape and murder

The accused and the victim were known to each other. The accused allegedly strangled the 25-year-old woman to death following a quarrel between them and then fled to Mumbai, police said

17 February,2026 10:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Sarthak Mehta
Shiv Sena corporator booked for manhandling forest staff in Navi Mumbai

Shiv Sena corporator booked for manhandling forest staff in Navi Mumbai

A team of forest officials had launched action against alleged unauthorised excavation and road construction within the forest boundary. While the officials were transporting the seized machines, Shiv Sena corporator Mamit Chougule allegedly stopped them

17 February,2026 09:18 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

IN PHOTOS: Two injured after bundle of balloons explode inside lift in Mumbai

Two people were injured after a gas-filled bundle of balloons exploded inside a lift of a building in Mumbai's Goregaon, officials said on Wednesday. Pics/videograbs

04 February,2026 09:49 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Police nab Agra man

Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Police nab Agra man

Mumbai police arrest accused from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, gets custody till February 25

17 February,2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania

Dindoshi police arrest ration shop owner in fake ration card scam

Dindoshi police arrest ration shop owner in fake ration card scam

Days after seizing 443 fake ration cards, Dindoshi police arrested a ration shop owner from Andheri West in a widening scam. The forged cards were allegedly used to claim benefits under health schemes like Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, with hospitals and agents now under scrutiny

17 February,2026 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan

Brave 7-year-old breaks his arm while protecting mother and sisters from attack

Brave 7-year-old breaks his arm while protecting mother and sisters from attack

A seven-year-old boy fractured his arm while trying to protect his mother and two teenage sisters after his uncle’s family allegedly hurled boiling water at them during a property dispute in Bandra East. The mother suffered 25 per cent burns. Two accused have been arrested

17 February,2026 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania

Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Police arrests 6 more suspects, MCOCA invoked

Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Police arrests 6 more suspects, MCOCA invoked

According to officials, five accused were arrested in the first phase of the investigation, following which stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) were invoked

16 February,2026 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Malad police arrests serial robber, Rs 35 lakh worth of loot seized

    Malad 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.

    03 June,2025 04:10 PM IST
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