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CCB arrest drug peddlers trying to sell MDMA in bengaluru

The Anti-Narcotics Wing of the CCB recently arrested two people from Kerala and recovered 20 grams of MDMA and 34 grams of Charas worth ₹5 lakh from them

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Bitcoin scam: Hacker Sriki allegedly forced to transfer 150 to 170 bitcoins

Sources close to hacker Srikrishna Ramesh aka Sriki, which The Hindu spoke to, claimed the hacker was “forced” to transfer bitcoins that he had allegedly stolen from Bitfinex, while in custody in 2020 and 2021

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Couple, associates arrested for honeytrapping businessman

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) officials on Saturday arrested a couple and two of their associates for honeytrapping a businessman for ransom.

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

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CCB arrests conman involved in fake foreign currency racket

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) officials on Saturday arrested a conman from Delhi for trying to cheat people offering fake UAE currency at throwaway prices.

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

CBI court serves summons on eight, including four IPS officers, in extortion case linked to Paazee scam

Summons issued to 8, incl. 4 IPS officers, by Coimbatore CBI court in an extortion case linked to Paazee Forex scam. Witnesses incl. K. Natarajan, T.P. Sundaramurthy, E. Shanmugaiah, M. Karunakaran, U. Manikandan, B. Bala Naga Devi, A. Arun, N. Kannan. To ascertain if accused put pressure on subordinate officers…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Pvt. firm employee held for morphing photos of colleagues

The CCB on Wednesday arrested a 25-year-old private firm employee for allegedly morphing photos of his colleagues and storing them on his mobile phone.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Probationary PSI and constable among four arrested on kidnapping charge

A probationary police sub inspector (PSI) and his assistant police constable are among the four persons recently arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) for allegedly kidnapping the 27-year-old director of a private company to extort cryptocurrency worth ₹1.5 crore and cash from him this July

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

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‘Sriki moved Bitcoins worth ₹10 crore in just 22 minutes from inside quarantine cell in Parappana Agrahara’

Notorious hacker Srikrishna Ramesh (Sriki), who was inside a quarantine cell at Parappana Agrahara after he was arrested in 2020, allegedly moved Bitcoins worth ₹10 crore to different wallets using a laptop that was smuggled into the prison, unleashing the Bitcoin scam

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

BMTC forgery scam: Minister plans to hand over investigation to CCB

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) management is planning to seek a Central Crime Branch (CCB) probe into the case, where former MTC officials allegedly forged the signatures of senior officers to tamper with documents and award contracts and tenders to undeserving applicants.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

CCB files chargesheet against Chaitra and aides

CCB officials filed 8,000-page chargesheet against right-wing activist Chaitra and her associates for cheating a businessman of ₹5 crore. 68 witness statements, audio/video clips, mobile data, chat history, and other digital evidence were included. Accused promised an MLA ticket from BJP and claimed close proximity to RSS and top BJP…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

CCB raids illegal cracker godowns, seizes ₹40 lakh worth firecrackers

B'lore Police raid 3 illegal cracker godowns, seize ₹40 lakh worth crackers. Sleuths act on tip-off, find crackers stored unscientifically without permit. Person detained in connection with case.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Karnataka High Court upholds govt. notification declaring Central Crime Branch sleuths as ‘superior officers’ to SHOs in Bengaluru

The High Court of Karnataka has upheld the State government’s 2021 notification, which has declared the officers of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Bengaluru, of and above the rank of inspector as the ‘superior officers’ of the station house officers (SHOs) of all the police stations in the city.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

CCB busted drug racket, arrest 10 peddlers

CCB officials have arrested 10 drug peddlers, incl. 7 foreign nationals, in 15-day drive across Bengaluru. Seized drugs worth ₹5 crore incl. MDMA crystals & Marijuana. Accused part of larger international narcotics network, sourcing drugs from contacts in other parts of India. Nine mobile phones recovered, being analysed to ascertain…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

CCB arrests four on kidnapping charge

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police arrested four persons for allegedly kidnapping a businessman and attempting to extort him by misusing the Karnataka police’s name

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Raid on brothel exposes fake Aadhaar card racket in Bengaluru

A recent raid by the police at a brothel which was being run in Bengaluru, has now led to an investigation into an alleged racket of generating fake Aadhaar cards, Voter’s IDs, and other government documents

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Former councillor arrested for abduction, extortion in Bengaluru

A former city councillor G.K. Venkatesh, presently with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been arrested by the Central Crime Branch of the city police in a case of abduction and extortion.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Two foreign nationals caught peddling MDMA in Whitefield

Anti-Narcotics Wing officials of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) on Tuesday caught two foreign nationals allegedly peddling MDMA near a cafe in Whitefield

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Central Crime Branch of Chennai police to now investigate cyber crimes against women, children

Chennai Police's CCB tasked with handling sensitive cases such as bank frauds, fake passports, etc. Cyber Crime Police Station to investigate cases such as data theft, extortion, etc. Committee constituted to review economic crimes & cyber crimes. CCB to probe cases with money >₹1cr & no other offences. Local police…

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Dynamite News · Oct 1, 2023

Major cybercrime network busted in Bengaluru: Rs 854 crore detected in 84 bank accounts

In a breakthrough, law enforcement authorities have dismantled a major cybercrime network operating in Bengaluru. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Office bearer of Hindutva outfit in Davanagere arrested for writing threat letters to Kannada writers

CCB sleuths arrest Shivaji Rao Jadhav, 41, from Davanagere for allegedly writing threat letters to writers in State from April 2022. He confessed to writing letters as he considered writers "anti-Hindu". CCTV surveillance footage & corroborative evidence used to identify him. He's in 13-day police custody & probe is on…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Cash-for-BJP ticket: More cheating cases registered against accused in Karnataka

Multiple cheating cases have been registered against the accused in the multi-crore cash-for-BJP ticket case in the State. Chaitra K., Abhinava Halashree Swami, and five others have been arrested, after a Bengaluru-based businessman Govinda Babu Poojary had allegedly paid ₹4.5 crore over a promise of a BJP ticket

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

MLA ticket cheating case: CCB officials recover ₹56 lakh from mutt of Halashri Swami

CCB arrested Halashri Swami in cheating case & recovered ₹56 lakh. CCB is questioning A1 Chaitra Kundapura & Swami together to corroborate statement. Samana Manaskaru urged govt to intensify probe & take action against those involved. Karnataka Rashtra Samiti Party filed complaint with ED. Wheelchair-bound environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka protested against…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

CCB arrests Abhinava Halashri Swami in MLA ticket fraud case

After a week of hot pursuit, Central Crime Branch (CCB) officials on Tuesday arrested Abhinava Halashree Swami, who was on the run after the arrest of six of his associates in the MLA ticket cheating case.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

BJP ticket fraud case: CCB recovers over ₹2 crore from Chaitra and her associate

Continuing investigations into the alleged cash-for-BJP ticket cheating case involving Hindutva activist Chaitra Kundapura, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) officials on Saturday recovered over ₹2 crore, which she had used for buying a car, investing in fixed deposits, and purchasing gold valuables.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

14 peddlers arrested, drugs worth ₹7.8 crore seized

CCB arrests 14 drug peddlers in Bengaluru; recovers ₹7.8 crore worth synthetic drugs, including ephedrine for first time. Accused sourced drugs from native places, selling to IT professionals and students. Police tracking down sources.

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