Theft

A 29-year-old resident of north Bengaluru fell victim to an attention-diversion scam, losing Rs 2 lakh while attempting to deposit the cash at a bank. Distracted by an individual claiming to have found money, he later discovered his bag missing. Law enforcement has registered a case, but the perpetrator remains elusive.

In Bengaluru, an unidentified individual's tragic death occurred at Anand Rao Circle after falling from a flyover, sparking speculation about suicide or accident. Meanwhile, three individuals, including a minor, were arrested in Banasawadi for mobile theft after posing as seekers of directions and snatching a phone from a security guard. Police recovered the stolen phone and the getaway vehicle.

Chaotic scenes recently erupted during a wedding ceremony in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district when the bride's family tried to forcefully take her away from the venue, resorting to the use of chilli powder to deter those attempting to intervene.

Finally, after months of investigation into the audacious theft of over $16 million worth of gold and currency, authorities have revealed that there are 9 suspects in all and that they have arrested as many as 6. It was a joint effort between Canadian and US authorities that led to this stage of the investigation. 
 

An elderly woman identified as Saramma (72) was hacked to death during a robbery attempt in her house in Kothamangalam, Ernakulam. The police have intensified the investigation.

A new online fraud scheme targets social media users by soliciting donations for expensive bicycles. Scammers exploit emotions, pocketing funds instead of purchasing bikes. Victims risk identity theft via QR codes or links provided. Cautionary measures include verifying campaign authenticity and refraining from clicking on suspicious links or QR codes.

A horrifying double murder was discovered in Idukki as police were investigating a theft case. The Kattappana police detained two youths, Vishnu Vijayan, 29, and Nitheesh, 31, both of whom lived in Kakkattukada, near Kattappana, in connection with a theft case on March 2. The case of twin murder came to light during interrogation.

Pakistani boxer Zohaib Rasheed has caused a national embarrassment by vanishing in Italy after stealing money from a teammate's bag during an Olympic qualifying tournament.

In a stunning recovery, a stolen Ferrari worth £350,000 ($443,000) vanished for over 28 years, only to be located within a remarkable four-day investigation. Authorities unveil the intriguing tale of the high-value vehicle's unexpected rediscovery.

The incident took place when the Madrasa student purportedly shoplifted a watch from a nearby store, only to return it later following the shopkeeper's discovery through CCTV footage.

Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom fell victim to a significant cyber attack, leading to the theft of 1.7 terabytes of data, as announced by the hackers on the dark web.

Illegal water theft in Mandya's Cauvery River basin reveals a disparity in treatment between influential figures and common farmers. Accusations involve unauthorized diversion of water to farmhouses, facilitated by illicit methods like unauthorized motors and secret pipelines. Public frustration mounts as authorities, including the Kaveri Irrigation Corporation, face scrutiny.

Responding to the PCR call about the car theft, the Janak Puri Police initiated an inquiry and registered a case under IPC sections 379 and 34 based on the complaint. A special team was formed to investigate the matter, utilizing CCTV footage, Call Detail Records (CDRs), and other digital footprints.

Authorities in the prestigious French wine region of Burgundy have apprehended a man suspected of pilfering approximately 7,000 bottles valued at around 500,000 euros ($550,000) from multiple employers, according to prosecutors on Thursday.

International law enforcement disrupts notorious cybercrime gang Lockbit, known for ransomware attacks, as a collaborative effort by the US, UK, and Europol unfolds, aiming to curb its global activities and exposing its affiliation with major data breaches.