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AI-Generated 'Fazza' Romance Scam Raises Global Cyber Fraud Concerns.
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AI-Generated 'Fazza' Romance Scam Raises Global Cyber Fraud Concerns.

An AI romance scam using deepfake technology to impersonate Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, popularly known as Fazza, has highlighted the growing sophistication of online fraud. According to an AFP investigation, victims were allegedly deceived through realistic AI-generate…

Sprouts News NetworkSprouts News Network|5 July 2026
Crime Branch Arrests Builder Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah in Dahisar Land Fraud Case.
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Crime Branch Arrests Builder Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah in Dahisar Land Fraud Case.

The Dahisar Land Fraud case has intensified after the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested builder Kalpesh Kanubhai Shah in connection with an alleged conspiracy involving forged powers of attorney, disputed land transfer documents, and financial transactions. Investigators are examining the alleged use of …

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|4 July 2026
Calls Grow for Probe Into Alleged Illegal Gambling in Ambarnath.
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Calls Grow for Probe Into Alleged Illegal Gambling in Ambarnath.

The Ambarnath Illegal Gambling controversy has drawn renewed attention after residents and civic activists sought an independent investigation into alleged matka operations in Ambarnath East. The representations question the effectiveness of enforcement by Shivaji Nagar Police Station and identify B…

Sudhir Sharad GujarSudhir Sharad Gujar|2 July 2026
Supreme Court Hears PIL in Bharat Bhushan Tiwari Encounter Case.
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Supreme Court Hears PIL in Bharat Bhushan Tiwari Encounter Case.

The Bharat Bhushan Tiwari Encounter case has reached the Supreme Court through a Public Interest Litigation seeking registration of an FIR, an independent investigation, and wider reforms governing police encounter cases across India. The petition relies on competing public accounts of the June 2026…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|1 July 2026
Supreme Court Issues Notice in Asaram Bapu Rape Case Appeal.
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Supreme Court Issues Notice in Asaram Bapu Rape Case Appeal.

The Asaram Bapu Rape Case saw the Supreme Court decline immediate interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu while issuing notice on his appeal against the Rajasthan High Court judgment upholding his conviction. The Bench directed the Rajasthan Government to respond within three weeks and stated…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|1 July 2026
Ronnie Rodrigues Seeks Probe Into Fake GST Invoice Allegations.
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Ronnie Rodrigues Seeks Probe Into Fake GST Invoice Allegations.

The Fake GST Invoice case has come under scrutiny after Pearl Group CMD Ronnie Rodrigues filed a complaint seeking an FIR against M/s. Kazi & Associates and others are under investigation for alleged GST billing irregularities. The complaint alleges fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) transactions…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|28 June 2026
Ricky’s Bar & Kitchen Payment Dispute: ₹37 Lakh Recovery Suit Before Thane Court.
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Ricky’s Bar & Kitchen Payment Dispute: ₹37 Lakh Recovery Suit Before Thane Court.

The ₹37 lakh recovery of a commercial payment dispute involving Ricky’s Bar & Kitchen has reached the Civil Court Senior Division, Thane. According to court records, a supplier has sought recovery of an alleged outstanding amount arising from supply transactions involving the establishment and a…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|21 June 2026
Kashiff Khan Case Update: FIRs, Identity Allegations and FashionTV Claims Examined.
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Kashiff Khan Case Update: FIRs, Identity Allegations and FashionTV Claims Examined.

The Kashiff Khan case has regained attention following allegations relating to multiple identities, criminal complaints, and claims of association with FashionTV India. According to complainants and legal records cited in various proceedings, different name variations have reportedly appeared across…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|21 June 2026
₹500 Crore Investment Fraud Case: Preeti Sachin Rane Bail Plea Heard in Thane Court.
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₹500 Crore Investment Fraud Case: Preeti Sachin Rane Bail Plea Heard in Thane Court.

The alleged ₹500 Crore Investment Fraud case witnessed a significant development as the Thane Sessions Court heard the bail application of accused Preeti Sachin Rane on June 19, 2026. Investigators informed the court that financial records, bank accounts, properties, and investor fund trails continu…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|19 June 2026
Mumbai Cyber Fraud Case: Dubai Police Arrest Suspects in International Scam Probe.
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Mumbai Cyber Fraud Case: Dubai Police Arrest Suspects in International Scam Probe.

The Mumbai Cyber Fraud case has taken an international turn after Dubai Police reportedly arrested two individuals allegedly connected to a cross-border “Digital Arrest” scam targeting members of the Nandekar family. According to complaints, fraudsters allegedly impersonated law enforcement official…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|19 June 2026
Parth Hospital Director Arrested: Pune Police Bust Illegal Sex Determination Racket.
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Parth Hospital Director Arrested: Pune Police Bust Illegal Sex Determination Racket.

The Pune Female Foeticide(sex determination) Racket case has intensified after Pune Rural Police arrested Dr. Sangeeta Pandurang Gaikwad, director of Parth Hospital in Kedgaon Chaufula. Investigators allege that an organised network conducted illegal prenatal sex determination tests across Pune, Sat…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|18 June 2026
Influencer Harsha Sunny Arrested in Mumbai Airport Drug Bust.
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Influencer Harsha Sunny Arrested in Mumbai Airport Drug Bust.

The Mumbai airport drug seizure case has gained national attention after the Air Intelligence Unit of Customs arrested Kerala-based model and influencer Harsha Sunny. Officials alleged that 11.824 kilograms of hydroponic weed worth approximately ₹11.82 crore was recovered from her checked-in baggage…

Sudhir Sharad GujarSudhir Sharad Gujar|17 June 2026
ACB Action Against Vijay Chavan Sparks Governance, Corruption Debate.
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ACB Action Against Vijay Chavan Sparks Governance, Corruption Debate.

The arrest of Ambad Tehsildar Vijay Chavan in an alleged ₹6.40 lakh bribery case has attracted significant attention across Maharashtra. The Anti-Corruption Bureau's Beed unit reportedly conducted a trap operation that led to his arrest. Chavan, a long-serving revenue officer with nearly nineteen ye…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|9 June 2026
Reliance PRO Faces Police Case Over Contractor Misconduct Allegation.
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Reliance PRO Faces Police Case Over Contractor Misconduct Allegation.

A molestation case has been registered against Ramesh Dhanawade, identified as a Public Relations Officer associated with Reliance, following allegations made by a woman contractor in Raigad district. According to the complaint, the alleged incident occurred during a meeting related to the renewal o…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|7 June 2026
Sahil Chougule Case Under Probe Amid Assault, Intimidation Claims.
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Sahil Chougule Case Under Probe Amid Assault, Intimidation Claims.

The Corporator Sahil Chougule case has attracted attention after a criminal complaint filed by a 26-year-old woman led to a police investigation in Navi Mumbai. The complainant has alleged sexual assault, intimidation, and the recording of objectionable content without consent. Media reports also id…

Unmesh GujarathiUnmesh Gujarathi|7 June 2026