UP STF Ayodhya Bust: Fugitive Brothers Held for Multi-Crore Fraud & Murder

Background and Timeline: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) achieved a major breakthrough on Monday, February 2, 2026, with the arrest of two reward-carrying fugitives. The operation took place at approximately 7 a.m. within the jurisdiction of the Kotwali Bikapur police station in Ayodhya. The suspects had been on the run for a significant period, […]

Patna Cyber Bust: 22 Arrested in Fake Aadhaar & B2B Call Center Raid

Background and Timeline: The Cyber Crime and Cyber Security Unit of Patna conducted a massive tactical raid on Monday, February 2, 2026, dismantling a coordinated fraud infrastructure. Acting on intelligence from the Economic Offences Unit (EOU), police struck three separate locations in the Saguna Mor and Rupaspur areas. The syndicate had been operating for an estimated […]

UP Cyber Success: State Freezes ₹484 Cr to Secure 3rd Rank in National Lien Recovery

Background and Timeline: The Uttar Pradesh Police achieved a major milestone in cybercrime prevention, reaching the third rank nationally in “lien percentage” as of February 5, 2026. The data, sourced from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), indicates a rapid ascent for the state, which was previously ranked 24th. This success follows the implementation of […]

Al Falah University Bust: Chairman Held for Fake Accreditation & Money Laundering

Background and Timeline: The Delhi Police Crime Branch executed a high-profile arrest on Thursday, February 5, 2026, targeting the leadership of Al Falah University. The investigation was launched following formal complaints from the University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding systematic regulatory deception. Two separate FIRs were registered against the university administration after a long-term audit revealed […]

Rajasthan High Court Order: Ibrahim Rao vs State of Rajasthan & HDFC Bank, Jaipur Bench (2026)

Introduction Continuing its consistent stand against arbitrary bank account freezes in cybercrime investigations, the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, has once again held that freezing an entire bank account is impermissible when only a limited disputed amount is under investigation. The ruling was delivered in Ibrahim Rao v. State of Rajasthan & HDFC Bank, decided […]

Rajasthan High Court Order: Anil Kumar vs State of Rajasthan & Yes Bank, Jaipur Bench (2026)

Introduction In a significant ruling protecting the financial rights of individuals during cybercrime investigations, the Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur Bench) has held that freezing an entire bank account is impermissible when only a small disputed amount is under investigation. The judgment was delivered in Anil Kumar v. State of Rajasthan & Another, decided on 28 […]