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Malkajgiri police arrested four more people, all women, on Thursday in a network of illegal moneylending and loan fraud, taking the total arrested to seven. The gang allegedly lured distressed borrowers with large loans, deducted heavy advance interest, and kept signed blank cheques and promissory notes to extort more money, even seizing a woman doctor’s two cars.

A Visakhapatnam man who travelled to Russia for a job was allegedly deceived into joining the Russian Army and taken towards Ukraine, prompting his mother to seek government intervention for his safe return. In a video message, he and four other Indians claimed they were recruited under false promises of employment and feared being sent to frontline areas.

A 30-year-old woman from Mallapur alleged that a man posing as a municipal employee cheated her of Rs 4.5 lakh on the pretext of securing a government job and later sexually assaulted her at a resort in Ghatkesar.

Andhra Pradesh MLC C Ramachandraiah has alleged that he was cheated of Rs 25 lakh by a man and his son who purportedly promised to sell him 5.5 acres of land in Madhapur, Hyderabad.

A Hyderabad police constable has been arrested for allegedly cheating a woman with whom he maintained a relationship for over a decade before marrying another. The woman accused him of forcing multiple abortions and even booking a function hall for their proposed wedding before abandoning her.

Nashik police have arrested six people for allegedly cheating individuals of Rs 3.05 crore by promising contracts for works related to the 2027-28 Nashik Kumbh Mela. Police said the accused fabricated fake work orders to deceive complainants

The CBI registered an FIR against Reliance Capital and former chairman Anil Ambani over alleged losses of Rs 1,816.22 crore to the EPFO from investments in non-convertible debentures. Ambani denied wrongdoing, saying he reserves all legal rights

A man identified as Kondapuram Lakshmikanth Reddy was arrested by CCS Hyderabad for duping victims of crores of rupees by promising imported gold at cheaper rates. Police said he posed as a trader linked to Dubai and Sri Lanka, shared fake videos, and collected Rs 2 crore from one victim.

Three men were arrested by Turkapally police for duping a local resident with fake currency notes disguised as genuine Rs. 500 bills. The accused lured the victim with a promise of doubling his money, but handed over bundles filled with children's play currency.

An NRI priest accused of cheating devotees of lakhs of rupees under the pretext of performing special pujas was arrested by Bachupally police at RGIA after his return from the US. The accused, Ch. Rama Lacharao, allegedly threatened victims with black magic and is suspected to be involved in similar cases abroad.

Film Nagar police booked a 40-year-old man for allegedly cheating and blackmailing a 32-year-old woman by promising marriage, taking private photos, and later threatening to circulate them on social media while demanding money to delete the content

The incident occurred in Malleswaram on May 16 and was captured on CCTV cameras

A Medak bank manager, Yadam Anil, pledged fake gold and diverted funds amounting to over Rs. 1.50 crore. While absconding, his wife, friend, and the bank’s gold loan auditor were arrested. Police revealed he had committed similar fraud earlier in Andhra Pradesh.

In Mumbai, police have registered a case after a woman alleged her husband used a forged Aadhaar card in her name to stay at a five-star hotel with another woman during divorce proceedings. Investigations into identity theft, forgery, and conspiracy are underway

A 24-year-old man was booked by Jubilee Hills Police Station for allegedly cheating a woman from Kolkata after promising marriage in a live-in relationship. He reportedly absconded, and police are now searching for him following her complaint

Nashik police registered another cheating case against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, accused of defrauding his Chartered Accountant of ₹8.76 crore. He already faces multiple cases of sexual exploitation and fraud across Maharashtra and remains in police custody

Singer Mangli and advocate Subba Rao have filed complaints against each other in Hyderabad, alleging fraud and harassment. Subba Rao accused Mangli of cheating him of Rs 10 crore in a microfinance scheme, while Mangli claimed the lawyer was spreading false allegations of a Rs 150 crore fraud and threatening to defame her.

Jubilee Hills police arrested a man accused of cheating a married woman of nearly Rs 1 crore by claiming to possess supernatural powers. The suspect allegedly targeted wealthy women on social media and remained absconding for four years.

A man was booked by Medipally police after a 29-year-old woman accused him of cheating her on the promise of marriage. The woman alleged that the suspect developed a relationship with her after meeting through a friendship-based mobile application.

Vanasthalipuram police arrested seven people for allegedly cheating a man in a 400-square-yard land deal at Munuganoor using forged documents, including a sale deed and legal certificates. One suspect remains absconding, and electronic evidence was seized.