Articles by Abhishek Sharan
CBI arrests two key operatives linked to digital arrest syndicate that duped man of ₹7.67 crore
This scam involves criminals impersonating law enforcement officials to intimidate and trap victims. Believing they are under official investigation, victims are virtually “detained”—monitored and manipulated into transferring money under the guise of legal compliance
Published on May 06, 2025 07:32 AM IST
High-value drugs like cocaine now being smuggled more through air route: DRI
DRI data shows a shift to air routes for cocaine smuggling, with 18 kg seized in 2024-25. Past two years saw larger sea route seizures.
Updated on May 05, 2025 10:08 AM IST
Birth certificate racket: Bogus documents used to register births, deaths
MUMBAI: A scam involving forged birth and death certificates in Maharashtra has been uncovered, with fake documents linked to identity fraud and illegal activities.
Published on May 03, 2025 08:30 AM IST
HC grants bail to customs officer arrested by CBI in bribery case
The court observed that the officer, Vineet Dhattarwal, was in jail for around two months, and further detention was not warranted since the investigation had concluded
Published on May 02, 2025 08:52 AM IST
ED says fire won’t impact probes, trials; back-up in place
The agency has concluded its preliminary assessment of the damage, while an actual assessment is underway
Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:08 AM IST
ED probe into Amber Dalal case uncovers alleged role of over 20 commission agents
Amber Dalal, a Mumbai-based consultant and proprietor of M/s Ritz Consultancy Services, is accused of orchestrating a massive investment fraud, suspected to be a Ponzi scheme. Dalal allegedly raised over ₹600 crore from around 1,300 investors by promising high returns through commodity trading
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Major fire at ED office damages admin records, none injured
A fire at the ED office in Mumbai lasted 12 hours, damaging documents and furniture, but important case records were likely unaffected, officials say.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:26 AM IST
New India Co-op Bank case: ED launches money laundering probe, seizes valuables worth ₹1 crore
Reacting to ED’s action, Bhanu’s lawyer Sajjal Yadav told HT on Friday, “My clients are not aware of the ED action. The funds received by Bhanu in his overseas companies were in the routine course of his business and have no nexus with banking operations or theft of ₹122 crore from the bank
Published on Apr 26, 2025 09:10 AM IST
ED conducts 7 searches in city in ₹50 cr loan case against PSE officials, private firm
ED conducted searches in Mumbai and Haryana linked to BECIL's ₹50 crore loan fraud involving TGBL. Key figures arrested in the investigation.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Sahara Group case: ED attaches 1,023 acres of land worth ₹1,538 cr
The land was purchased under benami names with funds diverted from Sahara group entities, said ED officials
Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:40 AM IST
CBI books EPFO official in disproportionate assets case
The investigation revealed that 65% of the accused’s properties comprises disproportionate assets. The CBI has filed a case against the accused public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act
Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:22 AM IST
CBI books five construction firm officials for ₹12-crore bank fraud
The bank alleged that the firm and its directors defrauded the city branch by failing to deposit sale proceeds from flats and shops in its Navi Mumbai real estate projects, as mandated under the loan agreement. Instead, they allegedly sold units without obtaining the required No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the bank
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:48 AM IST
CBI arrests ex-CMD of BECIL in ₹58 cr corruption case
BECIL’s ex - CMD G Kuruvilla and general manager WB Prasad on grounds of alleged misconduct, omissions and commissions during the performance of their official duties, after which a court remanded them to CBI’s custody till Saturday
Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:24 AM IST
2 kg cocaine seized from Guinean passenger
The contraband was found in three packets recovered from her checked-in luggage at the Mumbai international airport on Tuesday
Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:48 AM IST
CBI unearths syndicate behind ‘digital arrest’, arrests 4 including 2 from city
According to the CBI, the four accused extorted money from the Rajasthan resident by masquerading as personnels of various law enforcement agencies and placing him under ‘digital arrest’ for three months
Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Money laundering by Sahara group: ED attaches ₹1,460-cr Aamby Valley property
The 707-acre property has been mired in financial and legal disputes since its early years including for diversion of funds collected by Sahara group-linked cooperative societies in violation of norms and non-payment of taxes
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Mehul Choksi case: Restitution to defrauded investors back in spotlight
The recipients of this money will include 7.5 lakh people across the country who were duped by the Rose Valley Group/
Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Abhishek Sharan, Mumbai
British spy agency MI5’s alert in July 2009 led to US’s arrest of Headley, Rana
The attack was allegedly being planned in retaliation against the publication of certain cartoons in 2005, which he and his handlers deemed as anti-Islamic
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 07:00 AM IST
CBI books 15 officers of defence ministry unit in 11 corruption cases
The alleged offences came to light during a Joint Surprise Check carried out on November 13, 2024, at the Nashik-based office.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 07:36 AM IST
School friends to collaborators in terror: The Rana Headley nexus
David Headley linked Dr. Tahawwur Rana to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, revealing their deep ties and Rana's role in facilitating Headley's operations.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Abhishek Sharan, Mumbai
DRI busts MD-making factory in remote Latur village, cop among 7 held
The DRI operation busted the clandestine factory, after receiving information on the syndicate’s mephedrone or MD-making activities, agency sources said. The facility was found set up in the remote hilly terrain of Rohina village, Latur, DRI sources said
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:44 AM IST
Arrested Delhi cop disguises voice when CBI recorded sample
Delhi police officer Rahul Malik, arrested for bribery, allegedly altered his voice during CBI inquiry while denying charges and seeking bail.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 08:44 AM IST
SC upholds order faulting ED for mala-fide probe, waives fine
The Supreme Court dismissed the ED's petition against a Bombay HC order, criticizing its probe into a contractual dispute, but waived the imposed fine.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 07:58 AM IST
CBI probe uncovers foreign SIM use, hawala links in bribery case against Delhi cop
According to CBI sources, the probe has exposed a complex, multi-layered network of individuals facilitating illicit transactions. Hawala operators based in Mumbai, Erode (Tamil Nadu), and New Delhi were allegedly involved in transferring the bribe amount
Published on Apr 01, 2025 06:10 AM IST
CBI names 5 CGST officials in charge sheet in ₹50 L bribery case
The bribery case was registered in September 2024 against eight accused including six CGST officials, a chartered accountant and a consultan
Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:16 AM IST
NCB seizes MD worth ₹50 crore, arrests chemistry postgrad running illegal lab
The Mumbai unit of the intelligence agency has seized 46.8 kg of a synthetic stimulant widely known as MD, estimated to be worth ₹50 crore in the grey market
Published on Mar 28, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Ponzi scam: ED attaches assets worth ₹36.21 cr in Amber Dalal case
The assets recently attached included 10 immovable properties in Mumbai and Kolkata, and movable properties in the form of fixed deposit receipts, shares, mutual funds and investment in alternative funds.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Fake artworks case: Court rejects closure report, directs further probe
A court has rejected the Tardeo police's closure report on a ₹17.90 crore art fraud case, directing further investigation into the allegations.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Sushant Singh death: CBI examined over 1k social media posts
The investigating agency has given a clean chit to Rajput’s former girlfriend and his family members, confirming that the actor took his own life
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:18 AM IST
CBI books EPFO official in bribery case related to PF claims
The Mumbai unit of the CBI has booked an official of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and others, including two employees of a state-based dairy cooperative, in an alleged corruption case related to the demand and acceptance of bribe, for settling PF claims.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 07:48 AM IST