Mahua Moitra

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Cash For Query Case: Mahua Moitra Says Ready For Probe, Seeks Protection From Misogny

rinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, who accused the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee of asking humiliating questions during a “cash-for-query” hearing, expressed her readiness to cooperate with the probe while stressing the importance of protection from misogyny and maintaining a standard of decency. In an interview, Moitra dubbed the ethics committee probe as a “political witch-hunt” and said the sole intention is to “suspend her” from Parliament… read-more

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 04:30 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Mahua Moitra, cash for query case, scam, TMC Leader, ethics panel

Courtesy: The Print

JyotiPriya Mallik

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west Bengal Minister Mallick Arrested By ED, Says I'm Victim

West Bengal Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate early on Friday morning after being questioned for over 20 hours in connection to the 'ration scam'. Mallick, who was former food minister of the state, was arrested at 3.23 am on Friday. “I am the victim of a grave conspiracy,” Mallick said while being escorted away by ED officials and CRPF jawans from Salt Lake house.

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - 10:33 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: West Bengal, JyotiPriya Mallick, scam, ED, arrest

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Fraud alert

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Doctor In Pune Lured By Patient, Lost ₹89 Lakhs In Fraud

In a distressing incident in Sambhajinagar, Chinchwad, a female doctor fell prey to an ₹89.58 lakh fraud orchestrated by a patient who had sought medical treatment at her hospital. The doctor promptly reported the incident to the Nigdi police station on Saturday. The accused, identified as Rajesh Jain(47) from Mumbai, lured the doctor into investing in his construction project by promising her a flat worth double the amount she invested.

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 04:01 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Fraud, Pune Doctor, Duped, Patient, Crime, scam

Courtesy: Punekar News

Imran Khan

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Imran Khan Has Serious Death Threat In Jail, Says Report

Pakistan's Former PM and Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi has alleged that her husband is a severe threat of prison. In a report, ex-PM Khan's wife said, The report further said, "The former premier’s wife submitted an affidavit to the Apex court through Advocate Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah, after meeting Imran in Attock jail on August 22." Notably, Khan is arrested and jailed for a scam.

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 - 03:04 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: PTI, Imran Khan, Jail, scam, Ex Pakistan PM

Nithin Kamath

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Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath Alerts People Of New Age Scam Techniques

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath has warned people of a new way of looting people, with the names of courier companies like FedEx, Blue Dart. Sharing one such incident, Kamnath tweeted that one of his friends received a call from officials (pretending) saying, his parcel has narcotics. They provided a bank account and in panic, his friend transferred the money, to know he has been scammed. 

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 - 01:41 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: scam, Nithin Kamath, cybercrime, Looting

Senthil Balaji

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ED Alleges Senthil Balaji Of Misusing Power For Illegal Scams

After arresting the Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister Senthil Balaji, the ED confirmed the allegations to local media. In a media briefing, the ED officials said, " Balaji allegedly "misused" his office for illegal gratification and "engineered" a job racket scam in the state transport undertakings during 2014-15". In addition, he also has illegal cash worth crores. Notably, after a raid, the ED arrested DMK Minister Balaji in PMLA case.

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 10:36 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: MONEY LAUNDERING, Senthil Balaji, ED, scam, Tamil Nadu Minister

Manish Sisodia

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Manish Sisodia's Judicial Custody Extended Till March 20

Prime accused in the Delhi Liquor Policy Scam and former Delhi Cabinet Minister Manish Sisodia will be remanded with CBI custody, till March 20. The Delhi High Court, on March 6, extended the judicial custody of Sisodia, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, as it reviewed the petition filed by CBI, seeking an extension in remand. Sisodia was arrested on February 26, in connection with the liquor scam.

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 03:36 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: scam, Indian Politics, AAP Government, Manish Sisodia, Judicial Custody

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Partha Chatterjee, SSKM Hospital

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State-Run SSKM Hospital Turning Into Resort For TMC Officials, Says BJP Amid Arrest Of Bengal TMC Minister

BJP claimed Kolkata's Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital had become a "resort" for scam-tainted Trinamool Congress officials, smashing West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee on July 24. Sukanta Majumdar, West Bengal BJP head, said practice of admitting "tainted" governing party politicians to SSKM claiming "uneasiness" must end. He stated they… read-more

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 01:43 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Hospitals, BJP, partha chatterjee, TMC, scam

Courtesy: DNA INDIA

Bangalore Development Authority

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BDA Officers Detained For Rs 100 Crore Land Trading Scandal: Bengaluru

Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) officials were arrested on July 2 for switching valuable land bought by the authority with another plot of property, resulting in a Rs 100 crore loss, according to BDA chairman SR Vishwanath. The BDA chairman did not provide the names of the officials or the number of authorities involved. Bangalore Metropolitan Task Force (BMTF) lodged a complaint based on a BDA task force report. 

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 - 03:20 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Bangalore Development Authority, bengaluru, Bangalore Metropolitan Task Force, scam, arrest

Courtesy: India today

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Karnataka Police Recruitment Scam, 5 Including BJP Leader Arrested

The Crime Investigation Team (CID) has arrested five persons accused in the Karnataka Police Recruitment Scam. The prime accused, BJP leader Divya Hagaragi, is among the five persons who have been taken into custody. The Home Minister of Karnataka noted, "With the arrest of Divya, it is clear that the government will ensure (a) free and fair investigation into the case."

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 - 05:55 PM / by Varun Das

Tags: Crime, recruitment, scam, Police, Karnataka

Courtesy: ANI