Thomas Markle Sr., 82, was arrested by federal agents in Lakeland, Florida, over allegations concerning child sexual abuse material. The investigation reportedly originated from reports involving the Cebu City Police Office in the Philippines. The case has sparked significant discord within the Markle family, with opposing public statements from his children, Thomas Markle Jr. and Samantha Markle.
Three individuals, identified as Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit, have been charged in a US federal court for a sophisticated $129 million fraud scheme. By leveraging AI to impersonate corporate leaders and lawyers, the trio allegedly swindled companies globally over 18 months. They now face serious charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
A woman and her gym trainer have been arrested in Ghaziabad for the attempted murder of her husband, Shashank. Police say the attack occurred on October 26 after the victim discovered the pair's illicit relationship. The suspects were apprehended on October 27, and the weapon used in the assault has since been recovered by authorities.
Notorious gangster Himanshu Bhau has been arrested in the United States following a long search by Indian law enforcement agencies. Wanted for several cases including murder, kidnapping, and extortion, Bhau was a prominent rival to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. His arrest marks a significant development for police departments in Delhi and Haryana.
Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen and OCI cardholder, has been ordered to leave India by October 28 after being detained at an October 10 protest in Mumbai. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint alleging the actor violated OCI visa conditions. The incident has sparked debate regarding the political rights afforded to foreign nationals in India.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Anil Kumar, an executive director at the public sector enterprise Munition India Limited, for alleged corruption. Two private individuals were also taken into custody in connection with the case. Investigators recovered over ₹2 crore in cash during searches conducted across several cities, including Pune and Delhi.
Lucknow police have announced a Rs 25,000 reward each for model Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi, and their driver Tanveer Ali. The trio is wanted regarding the death of 27-year-old cafe owner Shiva Sharma, who fell from a fourth-floor apartment. The victim's family has alleged murder, and police suspect the suspects fled the state.
A Delhi court has summoned YouTuber Dhruv Rathee over a 2018 video that allegedly defamed Vikas Pandey, founder of the 'I Support Narendra Modi' page. The legal action stems from claims that Pandey offered money to withdraw allegations against the BJP IT Cell. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was also previously named in the case for re-sharing the content.
Model and influencer Shraddha Dubey has publicly stated that businessman Shiva Sharma died by suicide, contradicting allegations of murder. Dubey denied being missing and expressed her intent to cooperate with police. The investigation follows a complaint from Sharma's family, who accused Dubey and her associates of long-term blackmail, assault, and involvement in his death.
Surat police have arrested a 51-year-old chemist for repackaging a veterinary feed supplement and selling it as children's drops. The accused, Mohammad Sajid Ibrahim Mulla, sold the mislabeled product at double the retail price. Authorities seized inventory worth Rs 31,195 and have filed charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Delhi Police has registered an FIR against an independent journalist and several others following a complaint by ACP Vivek Bhagat. The officer alleges he faced casteist slurs, obstruction of duty, and defamation during an October 3 protest. A separate sexual assault complaint previously filed by the journalist against the ACP is currently being handled by the Crime Branch.
A 31-year-old man, Harshit Lavania, died after falling from the 21st floor of a residential building in Greater Noida West. Police suspect he lost his footing while trying to move between balconies to avoid an encounter with his estranged wife, who had arrived at his flat. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage and questioning witnesses.
The Bombay High Court is scrutinizing the financial background of former Mumbai Police officer Sachin Vaze during a bail hearing. The court questioned how an officer earning a ₹90,000 monthly salary could afford five luxury cars and a 100-day stay at the Oberoi Hotel. Vaze is currently the prime accused in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare case.
A Meerut district court has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput. The crime, which involved dismembering the body and hiding it in a cement-filled blue drum, was proven over a 13-month trial involving 126 hearings and 22 witnesses.
Nigdi police in Pune arrested a daily-wage worker for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl at a temple on Sunday. Investigators identified the suspect using CCTV footage from the temple premises. The man is currently booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act as officials continue the probe into the incident.