Arrests in Lucknow expose bigger Dubai-to-India gold smuggling network
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DRI seized over 42kg of gold and 10kg of silver in nationwide operations. Twenty-five people, including five foreign nationals, were arrested during the crackdown. Smuggling networks allegedly used various methods, including body concealment and specially created cavities in vehicles. Major seizures were reported at airports in Mumbai, Kolkata and Kerala, while further recoveries were made along the India-Bangladesh border and in Assam and Tamil Nadu.Gold smuggling in India: DRI seized over 42kg of gold and 10kg of silver in nationwide operations. Twenty-five people, including five foreign nationals, were arrested during the crackdown. Smuggling networks allegedly used various methods, including body concealment and specially created cavities in vehicles. Major seizures were reported at airports in Mumbai, Kolkata and Kerala, while further recoveries were made along the India-Bangladesh border and in Assam and Tamil Nadu.
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com19:49first to report
Lucknow Police probe widens into Dubai-to-India gold smuggling ring; Rajasthan module, hotel couriers and doctors linked after ₹30 lakh gold powder seizure.
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- prokerala.com05:05
In continuation of its operation against smuggling of precious metals, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized gold worth over Rs thr....
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- bilkulonline.com9 Aug, 05:09their copy
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- sentinelassam.com08:40
Guwahati: Assam police in Sribhumi district have seized 15 gold biscuits weighing around 760 grams, allegedly concealed inside specially designed compartm
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- sentinelassam.com02:36
STAFF REPORTERGUWAHATI: Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel apprehended two suspected theft offenders at Guwahati Railway Station on Sunday and recovered t
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- sentinelassam.com07:22
STAFF REPORTERGUWAHATI: Bijoynagar Police recovered a stolen telecom equipment unit and apprehended a theft suspect at Rajapukhri in Kamrup district early on We
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in02:25
Gold, Cash, Phones & Bags Vanish At Mumbai Airport As Passengers Struggle To Get Answers
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- prokerala.com17:30
Ahmedabad Customs officials seized nearly 300 grams of concealed gold jewellery worth Rs 49.23 lakh from passengers arriving on three international fl....
- indiatimes.com17:36
Kalaburagi police arrested Mohammad Mujahid alias Javed for four house burglaries; gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 13.4 lakh recovered and seized.
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com13:10
Daltonganj: Unidentified thieves stole a printer, a biometric attendance device and an electronic instrument from PM Shri Govt Upgraded High School at Naudeeha Bazar in Palamu’s Chhatarpur police subdivision.
Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- indiatimes.com07:01edited after publishing
Gold smuggling in India: DRI seized over 42kg of gold and 10kg of silver in nationwide operations. Twenty-five people, including five foreign nationals, were arrested during the crackdown. Smuggling networks allegedly used various methods, including body concealment and specially created cavities in vehicles. Major seizures were reported at airports in Mumbai, Kolkata and Kerala, while further recoveries were made along the India-Bangladesh border and in Assam and Tamil Nadu.
- indiatimes.com13:34
Coimbatore: Two MBA students were arrested on Tuesday, in connection with a chain-snatching incident targeting an elderly woman in Vellalore on Sunday. Police also recovered and seized the stolen four-sovereign gold chain, two mobile phones and a two-wheeler used in the crime.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- webindia123.com03:29
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com18:41
Bengaluru: A 55-year-old farmer was robbed of her gold mangalya chain, weighing around 85 grams and worth nearly Rs 9 lakh, after an unidentified man grabbed her by the neck from behind. The incident took place around 4.30pm Wednesday in Hosahalli village near Hunasamaranahalli in northeast Bengaluru.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com19:47
Customs at Lucknow airport seized 1.677 kg hydroponic weed worth Rs 1.67 crore from a passenger arriving from Muscat via Bangkok; suspect detained.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com12:04
Bokaro: Woman allegedly drugged and robbed of Rs 3 lakh gold jewellery after two youths posed as tea leaf sellers in Chas; police जांच CCTV, suspects on camera.
Thu, 10 September 2026
3 reports- sentinelassam.com02:23
STAFF REPORTERGUWAHATI: Police arrested three alleged members of a mobile theft network with suspected links to Bangladesh during an operation on Wednesday.Fata
- sentinelassam.com02:23
A CorrespondentNalbari: Nalbari Police have detected and recovered a road roller reportedly stolen from Outall in Nalbari in a sensational theft case. Four pers
- Times of India14:06
The increase in smuggling comes at a time when the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has intensified its action against organised gold smuggling networks. According to the latest government data released on July 25, the agency seized more than 27 kg of foreign-origin smuggled gold.
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- sentinelassam.com10:10
Guwahati: Today, a team of Mangaldai Police have achieved a major breakthrough by seizing a truck allegedly carrying a large quantity of stolen electrical mater
Sun, 13 September 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in10:33
A Gwalior-bound truck carrying 214 kg of cannabis worth around ₹1 crore was intercepted near Babina in Jhansi after travelling nearly 1,227 km from Bhubaneswar. Jhansi Police and ANTF arrested two men, including a Gwalior resident. Interrogation allegedly revealed a wider Gwalior-based smuggling network that used roadside phones to evade police tracking during transportation.
Thu, 24 September 2026
2 reports- nairobiwire.com03:44
Police are hunting a gang after Ksh100,000 was stolen from a bank customer’s car at Kahawa Sukari, with CCTV revealing how suspects carried out the daylight heist.
- indiatimes.com11:09
Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) officers with the customs department at Trichy International Airport on Thursday seized Rs90 lakh worth of gold from two passengers in separate incidents and detained them.
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com05:47
Three men were arrested from Jalandhar in a mobile SIM swap fraud where a travel company from Goregaon was defrauded of Rs 26 lakh. While investigators blocked a large portion of the amount transferred by the company, the accused flew down from Punjab to Mumbai and withdrew the balance, converting it into gold.
Wed, 30 September 2026
2 reports- prokerala.com07:30
A motorbike-borne man and woman allegedly snatched a gold chain worth around Rs 7 lakh from a person outside his residence in Patna's Kurji area ....
- starofmysore.com14:00
Mysuru: Burglars have decamped with gold jewellery and cash valued at Rs. 5 lakh from a house belonging to Wahida in Ghousianagar. On Sept. 26 night, Wahida had gone to the house of her brother’s daughter at Kalyangiri to participate in a function and returned the next day to her house. She found the doors...
Thu, 1 October 2026
2 reports- guardian.co.tt02:30
Four men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the theft of electricity cables valued at $186,000.
- Times of India04:16
A CCTV video capturing a plant theft from a police-marked vehicle has become widely shared on social media. The incident occurred on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, although no complaints have been reported yet. Police are in the process of verifying the authenticity of the viral footage for further investigation. This incident follows a previous theft involving nearly 7,000 potted plants after a horticulture event.
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- Times of India12:38
Sahar police are investigating the alleged theft of US $2,120 from an Air India cabin crew member’s bag, possibly during or after a New York-Mumbai flight on September 21. The crew member suspected a colleague of stealing the money, but no arrest has been made so far. The case comes amid a Crime Branch probe into 27 bag-theft cases at Mumbai airport involving cash and jewellery worth over Rs 1.1 crore.
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com21:33
The Enforcement Wing of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has detected two cases of electricity theft near Garhshankar and Balachaur with errant consumers being slapped with a combined penalty and compounding fee of Rs 8.38 lakh.
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- newsx.com07:15
Thieves allegedly broke into an ATM kiosk near Nandan Pahar in Deoghar, Jharkhand, and uprooted the entire cash machine before fleeing on a tractor. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify the accused and trace the stolen ATM.
Fri, 9 October 2026
2 reports- prokerala.com06:15
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 1.3 kg of gold biscuits worth Rs 1.8 crore in a smuggling operation involving luggage trolley....
- hindustantimes.com13:20
Acting on specific intelligence about the transportation of smuggled gold from Howrah to Lucknow via Varanasi, DRI officers intercepted the passenger on platform 5 on October 8, with assistance from the Railway Protection Force (RPF). He had just deboarded the Vande Bharat Express (22489). A search led to the recovery of six pieces of gold — three chains, half a bar and two small cut pieces — weighing a total of 1.202 kg. The DRI valued the seized gold at approximately ₹1.72 crore.
Sun, 11 October 2026
2 reports- theindianawaaz.com12:45
- freepressjournal.in18:30
A 43-year-old woman from Vidisha allegedly lost ₹25 lakh in an online trading scam linked to Bhopal's Kolar area. Fraudsters invoked the names of the Prime Minister, Finance Minister and an industrialist to gain trust. Police transferred the case from Vidisha and are tracing bank accounts and phone numbers.
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com17:33
Masked thieves in women’s nightwear cut open SBI ATM in Gandhari, Telangana with gas cutter, fleeing with suspected Rs 25 lakh; police probe CCTV.
Wed, 14 October 2026
5 reports- rediff.com04:13
Assam police have seized 27.3 kg of opium valued at approximately Rs 2 crore in Kokrajhar district, leading to one arrest. The drugs were found in specially constructed compartments within a vehicle. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the police for their successful operation.
- businesstoday.in08:52
For their latest entry, Singh selected a ticket number at random, unaware that it would bring the group a significant financial reward
- standardmedia.co.ke15:19
Police have arrested five suspects and recovered 62 mobile phones in separate operations targeting suspected phone theft and the handling of stolen electronics in Nairobi and Thika.
- indiatimes.com15:37
In a recent house burglary, thieves made off with gold jewellery weighing around 494g and worth around Rs 60 lakh, along with a costly wristwatch on Oct 12.
- freepressjournal.in20:39
Police in MP's Mandsaur district seized ₹1.29 crore concealed inside specially designed compartments of an unregistered Mahindra Scorpio-N SUV. Three men, including Barkheda Uda village sarpanch Bhawani Shankar Meena, were arrested. Acting on intelligence about suspected drug-linked cash, police recovered the money and informed the Income Tax Department for investigation.
Fri, 16 October 2026
6 reports- siasat.com13:12
Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad have apprehended four persons for opening mule bank accounts, making cut by giving them to cyber fraudsters.
- Times of India13:30
In a recent case before the ITAT Mumbai, the Income Tax Department carried out searches at a woman's residence and bank lockers, and seized diamonds, gold and silver articles, along with jewellery, which it treated as unexplained assets. The seized items included gold jewellery of 427.71 grams, 258 grams of pure gold, diamond-studded jewellery containing 161.33 grams of gold, and articles made of a silver mixture weighing 11.200 kg.
- siasat.com14:13
DRI seized 2.75 kg of gold at Bengaluru airport, detaining two Sri Lankan passengers and an employee of an airport service company.
- visionmp.com14:17
BHOPAL: Two unidentified men riding a scooter allegedly snatched a mobile phone from a worker near Sabzi Mandi crossing in Ashoka Garden, Bhopal, according to media reports. The incident reportedly took place at about 5am on Wednesday, when the worker was on his way to a factory in Mandideep. According to the reports, the phone’s […]
- indiatimes.com15:23
Two temples thieves were caught and four idols, a gold thaali, silver and brass ornaments and three two-wheelers worth Rs 8.1 lakh were recovered.
- pragativadi.com15:29
Sambalpur Cyber Police recovery efforts led to the restoration of ₹35,50,000 in fraudulent money and 100 stolen mobile phones.
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- organiser.org09:30
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has intensified the crackdown on electricity theft amid annual power losses reportedly nearing Rs 1,000 cr
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com10:33
Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport seized 3.20 kg of gold worth approximately Rs 4.03 crore from an Indian passenger arriving from Dubai on Monday.
Tue, 20 October 2026
2 reports- mid-day.com09:15
Mumbai Police have arrested two alleged members of an interstate gang known as the ‘thak thak gang’ for allegedly stealing mobile phones from vehicles
- freepressjournal.in21:00
The DRI busted an alleged gold-smuggling syndicate at Mumbai airport, seizing 2,317 grams of 24-karat gold worth Rs 3.47 crore and arresting five people. Investigators allege that two passengers arriving from Dubai handed the gold to an airport staff member for delivery to handlers outside Terminal 2. All five were remanded to judicial custody.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- punchng.com18:48
The Borno State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the theft of a mobile phone and the alleged unlawful withdrawal of N5.65m from the owner's
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com20:11
A motorcycle registered in the name of the son of a retired Uttar Pradesh additional director general of police (ADG) was allegedly stolen from outside the family’s residence in Lucknow’s Vibhuti Khand area, police said.
Sat, 24 October 2026
1 report- banglamirrornews.com15:14
Moulvibazar Correspondent : Armed robbers looted gold ornaments, cash and other valuables worth more than Tk 50 lakh after holding the family members of a retired schoolteacher hostage by arms at his house in Rajnagar upazila of Moulvibazar early Friday. Kandarpa Kumar Bhattacharya, a retired schoolteacher from Nandiura village in the upazila, told reporters that ...
Sun, 25 October 2026
5 reports- Times of India06:13
After a complaint from a concerned landlord, the Wathoda police raided a rented apartment, revealing a trove of counterfeit Rs 500 notes, printing machinery, and a laptop. Preliminary findings suggest that this operation may be connected to an extensive counterfeit currency syndicate. The principal suspect, Pushpam Bhandane, remains at large, prompting a coordinated search effort involving the anti-terrorism squad and other investigative bodies.
- freepressjournal.in12:24
Unidentified thieves broke into the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple in Barhiya village under Nadan police station in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday night. They stole five silver crowns, a silver eye ornament and a donation box containing cash. The broken donation box was found near a pond on Sunday morning. Police registered a case against unidentified persons and launched an investigation.
- pragativadi.com12:47
Town Police and vigilantes seized two pickup vans on NH-49 in Kendujhar, rescuing over 20 illegally transported cattle. Drivers fled the scene. Read more.
- indiatimes.com13:15
Delhi Police arrested two men for running a mule account tied to a ₹2.1 crore digital-arrest cyber fraud; ₹98,592 received, cash withdrawn; phones, cards seized.
- prokerala.com18:40
Gujarat Police's Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested two men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with a house burglary in the Narol area in ....
Tue, 27 October 2026
1 report- mid-day.com08:30
Powai police arrested a live-in maid in an alleged Rs 25.9 lakh theft at Hiranandani Gardens, recovering 299 grams of gold from Ranchi, Jharkhand
Wed, 28 October 2026
2 reports- rediff.com09:14
Delhi Police have arrested three men Shoaib, Mohd Ovesh, and Mohd Adil for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud. The arrests followed a complaint from a victim who lost Rs 88,784 after being lured into a fake investment scheme. The accused provided bank accounts for receiving fraudulent payments, and investigations are ongoing to trace the full amount and identify other beneficiaries.
- rediff.com09:57
Delhi Police have arrested four men for their alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a victim lost Rs 44,000. The accused facilitated the use of a bank account linked to the fraud through a chain of account sharing, and five mobile phones have been recovered as evidence.
Thu, 29 October 2026
1 report- prokerala.com09:15
Delhi Police busted an alleged adulterated desi ghee manufacturing unit in northeast Delhi's Karawal Nagar area and apprehended a 22-year-old man....
Fri, 30 October 2026
3 reports- pakobserver.net07:12
KARACHI – After car theft of renowned singer Humaira Channa in Bahadurabad area of the port city, the data showed that how many cases of theft took
- pakobserver.net07:56
The victim contacted the police emergency helpline 15 after being abducted and honey-trapped for money, says the DIG spokesperson
- pan.am11:45
Customs officers discovered approximately 1.7 kilograms of undeclared gold concealed in a foreign national's socks and shoes.
Sat, 31 October 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in17:37
A 33-year-old woman in Bhopal lost ₹90,000 after allegedly downloading a malicious link sent by a fraudster posing as customer care during an online return request. Her phone reportedly became unresponsive before money was transferred. Other cyber fraud victims across Bhopal reported losses ranging from ₹37,000 to ₹5.89 lakh.
Sun, 1 November 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com15:23
On Sunday, the 14-member IT investigation team recorded the statements of Rakesh and Rajesh Yadav. Officials said their statements, along with documents recovered during the excavation, pointed towards a possible financial connection to a bullion trader in Pune, Maharashtra, where the brothers reportedly worked before returning to Prayagraj during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon, 2 November 2026
2 reports- siasat.com13:11
Saidabad police apprehended a chain snatcher on Sunday, November 1, and recovered stolen property valued at approximately Rs 3.50 lakh.
- freepressjournal.in13:50
So far, police have arrested three suspects in the case. The main suspect has been identified as Sumant alias Nanu Ravindra Dasre (26), a resident of Nigdi Pradhikaran, Pune. His associates, Tushar Amraram Choudhary (29), a resident of More Vasti in Chikhali, and Adarsh Santosh Waghmare (27), a resident of Akurdi, Pune, have also been arrested
Wed, 4 November 2026
3 reports- hindustantimes.com04:06
The motorcycle's records revealed 56 pending challans, mostly for not wearing a helmet or having a number plate, carrying a penalty of ₹1.82 lakh.
- peoplesreview.com.np09:20
Kathmandu, Nov 4: The government has moved the Supreme Court, arguing that a High Court ruling in the 33.5 kg gold smuggling and murder of Morang’s Sanam Shakya cases has seriously undermined the investigation and prosecution of financial and organised crimes. The Office of the Attorney General filed an appeal after the Dashain holiday, seeking […]
- webindia123.com09:41
Thu, 5 November 2026
2 reports- hindustantimes.com03:30
A week after an armed robbery at a third-floor office in a building in Chandni Chowk, Delhi Police have apprehended a manager of the “angadiya” business — an informal courier service that transports large sums of cash — for orchestrating the heist | Latest News Delhi
- jagranjosh.com08:46
How much cash, gold and silver can you keep at home in India? Check Income Tax rules, gold jewellery limits, cash transaction rules and documentation requirements.
Fri, 6 November 2026
2 reports- Times of India02:31
In a courageous act near Shalimar Bagh Metro Station, Khushi Maheshwari chased down two men who attempted to steal her iPhone. Despite falling from her scooty during the pursuit, she received support from local residents and police. The suspects were quickly apprehended, with Khushi's phone and other stolen items recovered, emphasizing how crucial community solidarity is for maintaining public safety.
- adgully.com06:59
In its a continued enforcement action drive against digital piracy, Delhi Police have arrested an individual allegedly involved in the distribution of…
Sat, 7 November 2026
3 reports- rediff.com17:47
A 37-year-old man in Pune was defrauded of Rs 3.49 lakh after clicking on a fake link for a traffic violation fine. The incident, which occurred between October 16 and 26, involved unauthorised withdrawals from his bank account. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act, with investigations ongoing.
- indiatimes.com19:45
Indore Crime Branch recovered Rs 1.29 lakh lost in a credit card limit scam by freezing suspect Maharashtra accounts; police urge cyber safety and report via 1930.
- indiatimes.com19:45
Talaku police have arrested four women for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 12.4 lakh from a passenger on a private bus by diverting her attention. Police recovered 83 grams of stolen gold ornaments from the accused.