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Inspector among four booked for ₹20-lakh ration fraud in Panipat

The accused were identified as Srijan Bharti, a programmer, Surender Saini, inspector, Anil Kumar and Lalita, both depot holders, police said

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Updated on Apr 14, 2024 07:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Nigeria Court Sends Binance Executive to Prison Ahead of Trial in May

A Binance Holdings Ltd. executive detained for more than 40 days in Nigeria after being invited by the government and then charged with tax evasion and fraud has been sent to prison ahead of trial in May.

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Published on Apr 09, 2024 09:36 AM IST

Bloomberg |

Chandigarh: Sector-9 salon employee booked for ₹2-cr fraud

Police said Sahil, an office bearer of the salon management, alleged that the accused cheated the management while making fake data entries and daily sales reports in the company’s computer system

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Updated on Apr 09, 2024 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Dongri man promised aid for daughter's treatment, duped of ₹5 lakh

A man from Dongri, Mumbai, was cheated of ₹5 lakh by a fraud promising financial assistance for his daughter's kidney treatment, leading to her death.

The Army has sought a CBI probe into an alleged scam, in which 15 acres of an emergency airfield at the Ferozepur Cantonment’s Jahaz Ground was fraudulently sold to private parties in collusion with revenue officials. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2024 08:58 AM IST

ByManish K Pathak

Over 8k investors out of 13k get back money lost in Jignesh Shah’s NSEL scam

Government has returned ₹1,220 crore to investors in NSEL fraud case out of ₹3,255 crore defrauded, with ongoing efforts to refund the rest.

Jignesh Shah, was a chairman and executive director of FTIL, and promoter director and vice-chairman of NSEL.(HT File)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2024 06:45 PM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal, Neeraj Chauhan , New Delhi

Rohit Pawar alleges scam in ambulance purchase

MLA Rohit Pawar alleges a ₹6,500 crore scam in Maharashtra's ambulance hiring scheme, claiming companies conspired with the government to inflate rates.

Pawar further stated that all companies involved in the bidding process conspired with the government to raise the price. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 02, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Two held in fake currency case

Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrest two for ₹10 lakh fake currency exchange fraud in Nigdi. Accused offered rejected notes in exchange for cash. Case filed under IPC Sections 406, 420, 34.

Sonawane handed over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh in cash to the accused only to find that he was duped when he checked the fake notes after reaching home. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Apr 02, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Trump dubbed ‘Don Poorleone’ ahead of half-a-billion-dollar penalty deadline

‘Don Poorleone’ trends on social media as Donald Trump's bond payment deadline looms.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during the Club Golf Awards at Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)(AP)

world news

Published on Mar 25, 2024 06:04 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

Actor duped of ₹2L after frauds send her fake offer to enter Bigg Boss

Actor duped of ₹2 lakh by conman promising Bigg Boss entry; FIR filed. Conman used industry names as bait, disappeared after money transfer.

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Updated on Mar 23, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

HC grants bail to auditor arrested in PMC Bank fraud case

Former PMC Bank auditor Anita Kirdat granted bail by Bombay High Court in ₹6,670 crore fraud case. Allegations of negligence in overseeing practices linked to HDIL.

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Updated on Mar 22, 2024 07:30 AM IST

BySahyaja MS

Panchkula: Retired army officer duped of ₹2.2 lakh

A case under Sections 419, 420 and 120-B of the IPC was registered at the Cyber Crime police station of Sector 12 in Panchkula

A retired army officer was duped of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.2 lakh in Panchkula. (HT)

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Published on Mar 20, 2024 06:31 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

₹20-lakh fraud with retired Chandigarh Police inspector: Two more held

While Soumodeep Sarkar and Sita Ram were arrested in January this year, their aides Rohit Sharma and Tasim Husain have also landed in police net; all four are from West Bengal

The accused in custody of Chandigarh Police. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 16, 2024 09:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chhattisgarh EOW, ACB register fresh case in alleged Mahadev betting app scam

Officials familiar with the matter said that the Economic Offence Wing of the Chhattisgarh Police has registered case based on an investigation report submitted by the Enforcement Directorate

People familiar with the matter said that senior police officials and businessmen are named in the investigation report submitted by the ED. (Representative Image)

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Published on Mar 12, 2024 02:34 PM IST

ByRitesh Mishra

Borivali businesswoman loses ₹28L while applying for a bank loan

Borivali businesswoman duped of ₹28 lakh by loan frauds promising ₹4 crore loan for business venture. Malad police book Chandrakant Gaikwad and Pradeep Mishra.

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Updated on Mar 11, 2024 07:36 AM IST

ByMegha Sood

Bengaluru: Cops arrest pharma firm CMD for defrauding investor of ₹70 crore

The pharma company has offices in Dubai and Chennai while the investor, a Delhi resident, runs a firm in Noida's Sector 18.

The accused has been booked under various sections of the IPC, including cheating, criminal breach of trust, forgery, criminal intimidation and party to criminal conspiracy. (iStock)

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Published on Mar 08, 2024 03:04 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

CBI raids 65 locations in ₹820-crore UCO Bank 'fraud case'

The case involved money being reflected in origin as well as recipient accounts

CBI registered its case on November 21 after a UCO Bank complaint. (AP)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2024 07:38 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

CBI court in Lucknow hands jail terms to five in four cases of bribe, fraud

Lucknow CBI special judges sentence 5 accused in fraud and bribery cases to varying prison terms and a total fine of ₹13.80 lakh in 4 cases.

A total fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>13.80 lakh has also been imposed on the accused. (For Representation)

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Updated on Mar 02, 2024 08:24 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Sales tax officer accused of fraudulently clearing GST returns worth ₹175.93 crore

ACB registers case against Sales Tax Officer for fraudulently approving 39 proposals, refunding ₹175.93 crore; 16 companies involved in the scam.

cities

Updated on Mar 02, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByVinay Dalvi

Chandigarh advocate collects ₹1.1 lakh fee while posing as colleague, booked

For registration of the lease deed, the services of advocate Mandeep Singh of chamber number 148-A were engaged; when the complainant went to give cash to the respective advocate, another advocate, Shivjeet Singh Virk, portraying himself as Mandeep Singh, collected the money from him

A case under Sections 419 (cheating by personation), 420 (cheating) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been registered at the Sector 36 police station in Chandigarh. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Feb 29, 2024 06:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

31-year-old serial offender held for duping at least four women

Police said that Kunal Arora’s claim of being an MBA is being verified, and that he is not a CA or a banker. He runs a meat shop in Dwarka

Based on the woman’s statement, a case under sections 420 (cheating) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was registered against Kunal Arora. (Representational image)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2024 06:02 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Delhi woman alleges ₹16 crore-fraud, EOW files FIR

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Published on Feb 28, 2024 12:01 AM IST

PTI |

ICICI suspends manager for ‘siphoning off’ ₹16 cr from customer's account

The customer will get all her money back once her allegation proves to be true by means of an ongoing police inquiry, an ICICI spokesperson said.

FILE PHOTO: A bird flies past the facade of the ICICI bank head office in Mumbai, India, April 21, 2023. (REUTERS)

business

Updated on Feb 26, 2024 04:54 PM IST

ByHT News Desk, New Delhi

Donald Trump equates himself to Alexei Navalny, 'am also a victim of...'

As Donald Trump faces a $355 million fraud ruling, he likens his situation to Alexei Navalny's and expresses concerns about the country's state.

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump participates in a Fox News town hall with Laura Ingraham in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. February 20, 2024. REUTERS/Sam Wolfe(REUTERS)

world news

Updated on Feb 21, 2024 11:49 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

NYC Gov tries to soothe business owners' anxiety over Trump ruling

New York Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the $355m fine on Donald Trump, assuring law-abiding entrepreneurs that it won't impact the state's business climate.

Kathy Hochul says she won’t interfere with Donald Trump fine, assures New York businesses they have nothing to fear. REUTERS/Lindsay DeDario/File Photo(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Feb 19, 2024 06:34 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Trump's business avoids ‘corporate death penalty,’ still faces fallout

A New York judge on Friday spared ex-president from worst punishment in civil case alleging Trump's financial fraud to gain cheaper loans, benefits.

Former US President Donald Trump(via AFP)

world news

Published on Feb 18, 2024 01:37 AM IST

AP |

Ludhiana: Another embezzlement rocks Khanna Block Development and Panchayat Office

Lakhs of rupees transferred to various accounts using digital signatures of suspended BDPO; The complainant suspected the involvement of suspended BDPO and other employees of the office

After the embezzlement surfaced, numberdar Santokh Singh Benipal of Rohno Khurd Village of Khanna filed a complaint to chief minister Bhagwant Mann, senior superintendent of police (SSP, Vigilance Bureau), Ludhiana Range, and the deputy commissioner, Ludhiana, seeking a probe. (Getty image)

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Updated on Feb 18, 2024 05:12 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana

Donald Trump's New York City fraud trial: Here are five key moments

Step inside the courtroom drama as Donald Trump faces a $354.9m fine and a three-year ban by a New York judge.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)(AP)

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Published on Feb 17, 2024 07:09 AM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

X user points out fake Domino’s Pizza outlets on Swiggy, company reacts

The fake Domino's outlets on Swiggy shocked several people. The food delivery app also replied to the X user and said they'd look into the matter.

Snapshot of fake Domino's Pizza outlets on Swiggy. (X/@Ravi Handa)

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Published on Feb 15, 2024 09:45 AM IST

ByVrinda Jain

Gold worth ₹10.47 lakh siphoned off from microfinance firm

Area manager lodged an FIR against branch manager, deputy manager and the auditor of the firm at Siddhauli police station of Lucknow on Tuesday.

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Published on Feb 14, 2024 08:34 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Ludhiana: Bizman loses ₹50 lakh to fraudsters

The complainant, Sanjeev Jain, a 62-year-old resident of Atam Nagar, in his complaint said that he belonged to the Jain community and had actively participated in religious events organised by their community for many years

Inspector Danishveer Singh, SHO at Model Town police station, said a case under sections 419 (cheating by personation), 420 (cheating), and 120 B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC has been filed. (Getty image)

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Updated on Feb 14, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

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The accused were identified as Srijan Bharti, a programmer, Surender Saini, inspector, Anil Kumar and Lalita, both depot holders, police said

A Binance Holdings Ltd. executive detained for more than 40 days in Nigeria after being invited by the government and then charged with tax evasion and fraud has been sent to prison ahead of trial in May.

Police said Sahil, an office bearer of the salon management, alleged that the accused cheated the management while making fake data entries and daily sales reports in the company’s computer system

A man from Dongri, Mumbai, was cheated of ₹5 lakh by a fraud promising financial assistance for his daughter's kidney treatment, leading to her death.

Government has returned ₹1,220 crore to investors in NSEL fraud case out of ₹3,255 crore defrauded, with ongoing efforts to refund the rest.

MLA Rohit Pawar alleges a ₹6,500 crore scam in Maharashtra's ambulance hiring scheme, claiming companies conspired with the government to inflate rates.

Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrest two for ₹10 lakh fake currency exchange fraud in Nigdi. Accused offered rejected notes in exchange for cash. Case filed under IPC Sections 406, 420, 34.

‘Don Poorleone’ trends on social media as Donald Trump's bond payment deadline looms.

Actor duped of ₹2 lakh by conman promising Bigg Boss entry; FIR filed. Conman used industry names as bait, disappeared after money transfer.

Former PMC Bank auditor Anita Kirdat granted bail by Bombay High Court in ₹6,670 crore fraud case. Allegations of negligence in overseeing practices linked to HDIL.

A case under Sections 419, 420 and 120-B of the IPC was registered at the Cyber Crime police station of Sector 12 in Panchkula

While Soumodeep Sarkar and Sita Ram were arrested in January this year, their aides Rohit Sharma and Tasim Husain have also landed in police net; all four are from West Bengal

Officials familiar with the matter said that the Economic Offence Wing of the Chhattisgarh Police has registered case based on an investigation report submitted by the Enforcement Directorate

Borivali businesswoman duped of ₹28 lakh by loan frauds promising ₹4 crore loan for business venture. Malad police book Chandrakant Gaikwad and Pradeep Mishra.

The pharma company has offices in Dubai and Chennai while the investor, a Delhi resident, runs a firm in Noida's Sector 18.

The case involved money being reflected in origin as well as recipient accounts

Lucknow CBI special judges sentence 5 accused in fraud and bribery cases to varying prison terms and a total fine of ₹13.80 lakh in 4 cases.

ACB registers case against Sales Tax Officer for fraudulently approving 39 proposals, refunding ₹175.93 crore; 16 companies involved in the scam.

For registration of the lease deed, the services of advocate Mandeep Singh of chamber number 148-A were engaged; when the complainant went to give cash to the respective advocate, another advocate, Shivjeet Singh Virk, portraying himself as Mandeep Singh, collected the money from him

Police said that Kunal Arora’s claim of being an MBA is being verified, and that he is not a CA or a banker. He runs a meat shop in Dwarka

Delhi woman alleges ₹16 crore-fraud, EOW files FIR

The customer will get all her money back once her allegation proves to be true by means of an ongoing police inquiry, an ICICI spokesperson said.

As Donald Trump faces a $355 million fraud ruling, he likens his situation to Alexei Navalny's and expresses concerns about the country's state.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the $355m fine on Donald Trump, assuring law-abiding entrepreneurs that it won't impact the state's business climate.

A New York judge on Friday spared ex-president from worst punishment in civil case alleging Trump's financial fraud to gain cheaper loans, benefits.

Lakhs of rupees transferred to various accounts using digital signatures of suspended BDPO; The complainant suspected the involvement of suspended BDPO and other employees of the office

Step inside the courtroom drama as Donald Trump faces a $354.9m fine and a three-year ban by a New York judge.

The fake Domino's outlets on Swiggy shocked several people. The food delivery app also replied to the X user and said they'd look into the matter.

Area manager lodged an FIR against branch manager, deputy manager and the auditor of the firm at Siddhauli police station of Lucknow on Tuesday.

The complainant, Sanjeev Jain, a 62-year-old resident of Atam Nagar, in his complaint said that he belonged to the Jain community and had actively participated in religious events organised by their community for many years

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