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The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Nigerian drug peddler arrested in Hyderabad with ₹1.25 crore worth cocaine, ecstasy pills
The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) on Sunday arrested a Nigerian national in Sainikpuri, seizing 150 grams of high-purity cocaine, branded in drug circles as 'celebrity cocaine', along with 1,100 ecstasy pills. The total street value of the seizure is pegged at ₹1.25 crore. The accused, identified as Emmanuel Bediako alias Maxwell, 34, is part of a larger West African drug cartel operating across India, said the Director of the Bureau, Sandeep Shandilya. 'He entered the country using fake identities and forged passports, and had been operating primarily from Goa before moving to Hyderabad in a bid to expand the cartel's network. Maxwell's history in India spans three separate stints, starting in 2013. He initially came on a medical visa under false pretenses and never visited the hospital or city mentioned in his documents. Instead, he joined his cousin and alleged cartel boss, Romey, in Goa,' said the officer. Romey, who is currently in Nigeria, controlled operations remotely and used Maxwell as one of several foot soldiers managing supply chains and local deliveries. 'During his time in India, Maxwell operated using burner phones, moved frequently to avoid detection, and laundered his earnings through a wide network of Nigerian bank accounts and Indian hawala routes. After exhausting the Goa market, the cartel directed Maxwell to scout Hyderabad, citing rising demand,' added the officer. He arrived in Hyderabad in early 2025 and began setting up a local supply chain. Police caught up with him at a friend's house in Sainikpuri, where he had the narcotics, two mobile phones loaded with transaction data, and photographs of previous consignments. Police said that he was selling cocaine for ₹25,000 a gram and ecstasy pills at ₹6,000 apiece. Data retrieved from his phone included details of over 150 bank transactions across Nigerian banks, including GT Bank, Zenith Bank, and Moniepoint MFB. These were reportedly tied to Romey, his wife, Ugwu Promise Nnenna, and his brother-in-law. Maxwell is also said to have operated out of a luxury villa in Goa before relocating due to police pressure. 'This isn't just a case of drug peddling, it's an organised transnational racket involving multiple countries, fake documents, money laundering, and a systematic targeting of Indian youth,' said Director Shandilya. A Red Corner Notice against Romey and other absconding Nigerian nationals is likely to follow. Authorities have also issued an advisory to property owners in areas like Paramount Colony, Brundavan Colony, Sainikpuri, Tolichowki, and Banjara Hills to report any foreign nationals staying in rented properties and to comply with mandatory C-form registration as per the Foreigners Act.
Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
TGCSB's efforts pay off, cyber crime complaints across State drop by 11%
Hyderabad: Telangana State saw a significant drop in cyber crime, with a 11 per cent decrease in financial cyber crime complaints, and the total amount lost in cyber crimes decreased by 19 per cent, with a 5.5 per cent drop observed as compared to the September–December 2024 quarter. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) reported a substantial reduction in cyber crime complaints and financial losses during the first four months of 2025, when compared to the same period in 2024. Shikha Goel, director TGCSB said that Telangana improved its percentage of recovery (POH) of lost money from 13 per cent in 2024 to 16 per cent in 2025, demonstrating more effective complaint redressal and coordination with banks and platforms. The Bureau credits this progress to a combination of public awareness initiatives, proactive investigations, and strategic operations powered by data analytics and inter-agency collaboration. The State witnessed a 11 per cent decrease in financial cyber crime complaints from January to April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. In contrast, cyber crime complaints across India increased by 28 per cent during the same period. As per the reports, the total amount lost in cyber crimes in Telangana decreased by 19 per cent from January–April 2025 compared to 2024. This reflects a more than 30 per cent reduction compared to the previous quarter (Sep–Dec 2024). The preliminary internal figures indicate a continued decline in both complaint volume and total losses in May 2025 when compared to May 2024. The FIRs increased from 6,763 (2024) to 7,575 (2025), improving the conversion rate from 18 per cent to 19 per cent. The number of arrested persons tripled, rising from 230 in early 2024 to 626 in 2025. The TGCSB's efforts to streamline processes, strengthen coordination with district police, and adopt data-backed tracking significantly contributed to higher case closures and quicker action against cyber criminals. Shikha Goel said that the reason behind the decline is the extensive awareness campaigns, as TGCSB conducted state-wide campaigns targeting digital arrest scams, investment frauds, and OTP-based crimes. The introduction of the 1930 Chatbot and improved IVR system helped reduce reporting time from six to seven minutes to under three minutes, ensuring faster freezing of fraudulent transactions during the 'golden hour'. Massive outreach was held through caller tunes, posters, school and college workshops, and district training programmes. SHIELD 2025 – the TGCSB-hosted cyber security conclave united law enforcement, tech platforms, and regulatory bodies to address emerging cyber threats. Additionally, real-time collaboration with banks and service providers improved fraud detection and transaction blocking. The director said, 'The TGCSB has adopted data-driven and technology-supported methods to identify cybercrime hotspots and successfully conducted two interstate and three intrastate special field operations. Moreover, advanced analytics, digital profiling, and OSINT tools are being deployed to support enforcement teams in identifying and arresting cyber criminals efficiently. Joint operation teams have been formed to execute interstate PT warrants, enhancing tracking and resolution capabilities.'
ABC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- ABC News
BOM winter outlook sees rain and warm conditions
The Bureau of Meteorology's winter outlook indicates a warmer than normal season across the country with wet conditions for many states.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wild horses for sale in South Sioux City
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KCAU) — Across the United States, there are more than 73,000 wild horses that roam free, and herds can grow too large for the region to sustain. That's where the Bureau of Land Management comes in. 'These horses were gathered on the ranges between Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, various states that they roam on, on the Bureau, on the Bureau of Land Management, wild horse areas, herd management areas. And we gather them to bring down the numbers and bring them to [the] appropriate management level,' said Wendlandt. These American mustangs are part of the country's history, as the wild horses aren't truly wild; they're descendants of Spanish horses that became feral over time. Potential adopters have to ensure they are able to care for a horse for its lifetime. If they can, they can bring home some American heritage. 'I've seen them being gathered on the range, and being able to follow that all the way through to a happy home is the best part of my job. And being able to work with somebody that they, maybe they saw it on the range, maybe this is the first time they've even heard about this program, and being able to adopt an animal to them. And then see the happy adopter and the happy horse,' said Wendlandt. Those who weren't able to make it out on Friday, you still have time, as the horse sale continues on Saturday from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Dakota Thurston Fairgrounds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's How Much Taxes the Top 1% Pay in Florida
It's hard not to feel a little envious when you hear about the 'top 1%' in America. After all, the phrase often induces images of wealth, glamor and luxury — often beyond the average person's wildest dreams. But even the wealthiest Americans have to pay income tax. It just might not be as high as you'd expect, given how much your own income is likely taxed. Explore More: Read Next: GOBankingRates analyzed individual tax returns filed by Florida residents to find out how much the top 1% pays in taxes. Other sources used to figure this out include the U.S. Census American Community Survey, Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey and the Federal Reserve Economic Data. Here's how much the top 1% pay in taxes in Florida. Florida ranks second-highest in terms of total income tax share for the top 1%. These top earners pay 53.6% of the total income tax. The only state that ranks higher is Wyoming, which has a total income tax share for the top 1% of 54.7%. Florida's total income tax is more than $50 billion: Only four states have a total income tax share greater than $50 billion. These states are New York ($79 billion), Texas ($81 billion), Florida ($96 billion) and California ($122 billion). Average tax rate percentage for the top 1%: 25.98% Adjusted gross income for the top 1%: $370,582,169,000 Adjusted gross income share for the top 1%: 32.65% Total income tax share for the top 1%: 53.62% Total income tax paid for the top 1%: $96,264,565,000 Total number of tax returns received for the top 1%: 105,101 Rank in total income tax share paid for the top 1%: 2nd Consider This: According to the IRS, these are the marginal federal income tax brackets for single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately (2025): 37% for incomes over $626,350 35% for incomes over $250,525 32% for incomes over $197,300 24% for incomes over $103,350 22% for incomes over $48,475 12% for incomes over $11,925 10% for incomes $11,925 or less Marginal rates double for married couples filing jointly. Notably, Florida does not have a state income tax for individuals. The corporate income tax rate is 5.5%. Methodology: For this study, GOBankingRates analyzed individual tax returns by state to find out how much the top percents pay in taxes. For each state a number of factors were found including: total population, population ages 65 and over, total households, and household median income all sourced from the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The cost of living indexes were sourced from Missouri Economic and Research Information Center. Using the cost of living indexes and the national average expenditure costs, as sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, the average expenditure cost for each location can be calculated. The average single family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index for January 2025. Using the average single family home value, assuming a 10% downpayment, and using the most recent national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate, as sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data, the average mortgage can be calculated. Using the average mortgage and average expenditure costs, the average total monthly and annual cost of living can be calculated. Using data from the IRS SOI tax stats, the individual tax rates by income percentiles and by state were included. The states were sorted to show the highest to lowest tax share percentage. All data was collected on and is up to date as of Mar. 6, 2025. More From GOBankingRates 4 Affordable Car Brands You Won't Regret Buying in 2025 How Much Money Is Needed To Be Considered Middle Class in Every State? This article originally appeared on Here's How Much Taxes the Top 1% Pay in Florida Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
