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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
16 illegal Bangladeshi Nationals apprehended in Delhi's Seemapuri area
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a significant action against illegal immigration, a joint team from the Foreigner Cell and Special Staff of Shahdara District Police apprehended 16 Bangladeshi nationals from Delhi's Seemapuri per the police, the operation was launched following credible intelligence about the movement of illegal immigrants across the Uttar Pradesh-Delhi border near the Shaheed Nagar swiftly on the tip-off, the police team conducted initial verification and, after confirming the information, formulated an immediate action plan. Based on surveillance and identification by the informer, the joint team intercepted the group as they attempted to enter the Seemapuri area in Delhi.A total of 16 individuals were detained, including four adult males, five adult females, and seven minor children. All were identified as Bangladeshi nationals who had entered India without valid documents and were attempting to settle in Delhi Commissioner of Police, Shahdara District, Prashant Gautam said, "During interrogation, the detainees revealed that they had crossed into India nearly 18 to 19 years ago, driven by poverty and lack of livelihood opportunities in their native villages, located about 40 to 50 kilometres from the India-Bangladesh border.""They claimed to have entered Indian territory during the night without encountering any Border Security Force personnel. After initially settling in the Cooch Behar area of West Bengal, they later travelled by train to Delhi in search of employment. Eventually, they found work in rural areas of Haryana, primarily at brick kilns (locally known as bhatta), where they engaged in brick-making. These remote locations allowed them to remain hidden and avoid detection by authorities. No government agency had conducted any verification during their stay, and kiln owners allegedly employed them without proper documentation due to the availability of cheap labour," the DCP Gautam further mentioned that following their apprehension, legal proceedings were initiated under the Foreigners Act and other applicable laws. "All individuals have been handed over to the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) of Delhi Police for the deportation process," he said.
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.
India Gazette
a day ago
- India Gazette
16 illegal Bangladeshi Nationals apprehended in Delhi's Seemapuri area
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): In a significant action against illegal immigration, a joint team from the Foreigner Cell and Special Staff of Shahdara District Police apprehended 16 Bangladeshi nationals from Delhi's Seemapuri area. As per the police, the operation was launched following credible intelligence about the movement of illegal immigrants across the Uttar Pradesh-Delhi border near the Shaheed Nagar area. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, the police team conducted initial verification and, after confirming the information, formulated an immediate action plan. Based on surveillance and identification by the informer, the joint team intercepted the group as they attempted to enter the Seemapuri area in Delhi. A total of 16 individuals were detained, including four adult males, five adult females, and seven minor children. All were identified as Bangladeshi nationals who had entered India without valid documents and were attempting to settle in Delhi illegally. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Shahdara District, Prashant Gautam said, 'During interrogation, the detainees revealed that they had crossed into India nearly 18 to 19 years ago, driven by poverty and lack of livelihood opportunities in their native villages, located about 40 to 50 kilometres from the India-Bangladesh border.' 'They claimed to have entered Indian territory during the night without encountering any Border Security Force personnel. After initially settling in the Cooch Behar area of West Bengal, they later travelled by train to Delhi in search of employment. Eventually, they found work in rural areas of Haryana, primarily at brick kilns (locally known as bhatta), where they engaged in brick-making. These remote locations allowed them to remain hidden and avoid detection by authorities. No government agency had conducted any verification during their stay, and kiln owners allegedly employed them without proper documentation due to the availability of cheap labour,' the DCP said. DCP Gautam further mentioned that following their apprehension, legal proceedings were initiated under the Foreigners Act and other applicable laws. 'All individuals have been handed over to the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) of Delhi Police for the deportation process,' he said. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
3 Nigerian men get five years in jail for online fraud with Hardoi teacher
Lucknow: Chief judicial magistrate Richa Verma on Saturday sentenced three members of a Nigerian cyber fraud gang to five years of imprisonment each for defrauding a woman assistant teacher of over Rs 6.3 lakh through an online scam. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 75,000 on each convict, with an additional 15 days' jail time in case of non-payment. According to prosecution officer Anil Kumar, the case was filed by Ruchi Singh, a resident of Aashanagar locality and a teacher in the basic education department. On May 30, 2020, she lodged an FIR stating that she received a message on May 12, 2020, from an international number claiming to be from London (UK). The sender introduced himself as "Deepak Lee" and also provided an email ID. Shortly after, the accused called her and claimed to find her contact through a matrimonial site. They began conversing over WhatsApp, and he informed her that he sent a parcel. A link and tracking number were provided, which initially showed the parcel at a UK airport and later in Delhi. It was claimed that the parcel was held due to customs fees. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Ponte Serrada (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo A woman later called Singh, impersonating a customs officer, and tricked her into transferring Rs 6,31,548 to various bank accounts under the pretence of customs clearance charges. When the parcel never arrived, Singh filed a complaint at Kotwali police station on the directions of the SP. During the investigation, three Nigerian nationals — Nelson Chigaogejimu from Anambra, Francis Emeka, and Udala Chukwudi Patrick Jr. — were identified as the culprits. Police filed a chargesheet against them under sections related to cheating, forgery, the Information Technology Act, and the Foreigners Act, 1960. The trio were arrested from Delhi on Oct 17, 2020 and have been in jail since, said Hardoi superintendent of police Neeraj Jadaun. The court found all three guilty of preparing forged documents and using them to deceive the victim under the guise of international parcel delivery.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Ugandan woman held in Bhopal for visa overstay, forged documents
Bhopal: A 27-year-old Ugandan woman has been arrested in Bhopal for allegedly overstaying her visa, and using forged documents to rent a house in the Shahpura area. Police identified the accused as Stella Nakawunde, who was taken into custody from Katara Hills earlier this week, rented a house in Gulmohar in May. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The arrest occurred after the landlord submitted her documents for verification with police. A case was registered against her under relevant sections of BNS and the Foreigners Act. She reportedly presented a private engineering college ID card to the landlord, who, believing her to be a student, rented out the property and completed the necessary agreement. As per protocol for foreign nationals, the landlord submitted the rental agreement and other documents to the DCP Intelligence and Security office at the police control room. During the review, senior officials grew suspicious of the documents. Following this suspicion, a letter was sent to the Shahpura police for verification. Investigations revealed that Stella Nakawunde's visa expired in 2022, yet she continued to reside in the country using fabricated documents. Upon realising that the landlord submitted her documents to the police for verification and that legal action might be initiated, Stella vacated the rented house between May 27 and 28. She then moved to the Katara Hills area in a flat. Shahpura police subsequently apprehended her from Katara Hills. She informed the police that she was dealing in beauty products. Further investigations are ongoing.
