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Palaash Muchhal hits back at cheating claims by Vidnyan Mane: ‘My lawyer is…’

Palaash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana

Published on Jan 23, 2026, 5:35 PM IST

Palash Muchhal says ₹40 lakh fraud allegations was made with malicious intent

Palash Muchhal will take legal action after fraud allegations.

Updated on Jan 23, 2026, 4:49 PM IST

Palash Muchhal accused of cheating Sangli man of ₹40 lakh; police begin probe

Palash Muchhal has composed music for several songs, such as Tu Hi Hai Aashiqui and Naach Basanti.

Updated on Jan 22, 2026, 9:34 PM IST

‘Digital arrest’ with ‘mule’ twist: Scammers take ₹4 cr from elderly Mumbai man

After the initial call, the victim, a retired director of an engineering and technical institute in Jaipur, received calls from several other scammers who claimed to be from numerous investigation agencies.

Updated on Jan 23, 2026, 3:03 AM IST

Who is Adriana Camberos? Twice-convicted businesswoman pardoned again by Trump

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 12:24 PM IST

From college dropout to mastermind: How a Bengaluru man ran 4,200 bank accounts

The accused, along with his mother, established a network of thousands of bank accounts.

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 12:41 PM IST

0.23% silver: Coins gifted to retd railways staff in Bhopal turn out to be fake

A saleswoman shows a silver coin to a customer in Guwahati.

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 3:21 PM IST

Ludhiana: Firm official booked for bid to forge sign

The attempt was detected during verification, preventing the release of the amount. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 9, 2026, 4:08 AM IST

AIIMS Patna chief cashier arrested for criminal breach of trust

The FIR was registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to fraud, theft, dishonest misappropriation of property and criminal breach of trust

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 9:32 PM IST

Con woman takes cab driver for long ride in Gurugram, refuses to pay

The woman first asked the cab driver to take her to Sector 31, then to the bus stand, and then to Cyber City.

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 11:00 AM IST

How Bengaluru woman lost ₹2 lakh to ‘Guruji’ promising marriage solutions

The victim lives in a paying guest accommodation in Adugodi.

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 2:08 PM IST

Did Minnesota lose federal child care funding amid fraud allegations?

Minnesota receives approximately $185 million annually in federal child care funding, which supports care for around 19,000 children.

Published on Jan 1, 2026, 8:58 AM IST

Somali-owned Minneapolis daycare reports break-in amid fraud allegations

Nokomis Day Care Center was not featured in Shirley’s video.

Published on Jan 1, 2026, 8:56 AM IST

Haryana: Ambala digital fraud: ED freeze assets worth ₹22 lakh

The central agency on Tuesday said that assets worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22.38 lakh were frozen and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 lakh cash seized.

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 5:36 AM IST

Minnesota fraud row: DHS goes ‘door to door’ to identify ‘criminals’ | Videos

Minnesota fraud row update: DHS goes ‘door to door’ identify, arrest those involved

Updated on Dec 30, 2025, 3:41 PM IST

Nick Shirley family: All we know about his parents amid daycare fraud row

Nick Shirley speaks during a roundtable on antifa at the White House in Washington, DC.

Updated on Dec 29, 2025, 5:15 PM IST

Nick Shirley vs Tim Walz: Amid Minnesota fraud row, Ohio daycare claims emerge

Nick Shirley has accused Tim Walz of covering up fraud in Minnesota

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 9:23 AM IST

Four Indians arrested in Nepal for casino fraud

The fraud was unravelled in the Waldom Casino situated in the tourist hub of Thamel.

Published on Dec 24, 2025, 9:12 PM IST

Former accounts officer accused of diverting ₹2 crore for gambling in Geneva

The CBI has launched inquiries into the fraudulent activity, revealing a complex scheme involving manipulated QR codes and bank statements.

Published on Dec 21, 2025, 3:54 PM IST

Illegal sexual health clinics in Bengaluru disappear after ₹48 lakh fraud case

Unauthorised quacks in Bengaluru retreated to hidden locations after a shocking case came to light.

Updated on Dec 21, 2025, 2:16 PM IST

Vikram Bhatt, wife accused of duping Rajasthan doctor in ₹30 crore fraud case

Vikram Bhatt and his wife were arrested in Mumbai on December 7 and taken to Udaipur. Two days later, the coupe was remanded to seven days police custody.

Updated on Dec 17, 2025, 5:41 AM IST

Who is Abu Trica and why the Ghanaian influencer was arrested by FBI

Abu Trica has been arrested in Ghana for scamming the elderly

Published on Dec 12, 2025, 8:24 AM IST

Elderly Bengaluru man duped of ₹80.5 lakh by impersonating scammers: Report

The con artists manipulated the elderly man from Bengaluru and his sister into believing they were involved in illegal transactions, leading to multiple coerced financial transfers. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Dec 7, 2025, 9:31 AM IST

Fake IRCTC office, 150 job aspirants duped of ₹1 cr: Inside J'khand's job scam

Over 1,379 complainants across West Bengal and other parts of India were cheated of approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>317 crore (Photo for representation)

Published on Dec 6, 2025, 7:32 PM IST

What is Sanchar Saathi? Govt wants app installed in all smartphones. Here's why

The portal, set up in May 2023, allows the reporting and blocking of mobile phones which are lost.

Updated on Dec 2, 2025, 5:55 AM IST

Homeless Chinese man scams women with fake wealth to fund luxury outings

A homeless Chinese man posed as a rich nightclub owner and tricked multiple women into paying for luxury outings.

Published on Nov 28, 2025, 9:23 PM IST

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner

The top twelve contestants, Olivia Yace of Cote d'Ivoire, Julia Cluett of Malta, Praveenar Singh of Thailand, Ahtisa Manalo of Philippines, Zhao Na of China, Stephany Abasali of Venezuela, Zashely Alice Rivera of Puerto Rico, Fatima Bosch of Mexico, Ophely Mezino of Guadeloupe, Lina Luaces of Cuba, Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia, and Maria Ignacia Moll of Chile, take part in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Published on Nov 26, 2025, 2:24 PM IST

Two held for swapping high-value smartwatches with fake products in Delhi

Police also seized counterfeit devices that were allegedly used as replacement

Published on Nov 25, 2025, 3:30 PM IST

Bengaluru techie duped of ₹48 lakh in roadside sexual health treatment scam

Three assailants were arrested in Bengaluru for assaulting a man and threatening him with firearms.

Published on Nov 23, 2025, 8:10 PM IST

Ludhiana: 3 of family booked for defrauding finance firm of ₹9 lakh

An FIR for fraud has been registered and an investigation is underway. (HT File)

Published on Nov 22, 2025, 3:16 AM IST

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