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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Student from Nalgonda deported from US for fake docus
Hyderabad: The RGI Airport police apprehended a 28-year-old student from Nalgonda for allegedly using forged documents to secure a US visa. Based on his admission, cops subsequently arrested the managing director of an education consultancy firm who supplied the documents to him. The first arrest took place on June 1 when Pakiru Gopal Reddy, from Parepalligudem in Nalgonda district, landed at the Shamshabad airport after being deported from Dallas, US, for an inactive Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). He was pursuing his master's at Webster University, Missouri. "During interrogation by immigration officials Reddy confessed that he went to the US on Sept 28, 2023, by obtaining a US visa using fake BSc Computers certificates from Madurai Kamraj University," said V Sreekanth Goud, ACP, RGIA. He added: "Reddy said he initially stayed there for 15 months and returned home on personal work in 2024. In the last week of May, he returned to the US but was intercepted at the Dallas airport and deported to India for inactive SEVIS status. " When questioned by local immigration officials, the student claimed Katoju Ashok of Sri Dhanalakshmi Overseas Private Limited in BN Reddy Nagar, Vanasthalipuram, had helped him procure the counterfeit documents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Durable Perforated Stainless Steel Sheets Online – Trusted Suppliers Stainless Steel Sheets | Search ADS Search Now Undo Immigration officials handed over Reddy to RGI Airport police on June 1, while Ashok was arrested the day after. "Ashok confessed to police that since 2020 he has supplied fake degree certificates to 15 students and sent them abroad by charging between Rs 80,000 and Rs 1 lakh each," said a police official. Cops seized 150 forged mark statements, provisional certificates, and recommendation letters of Madurai Kamaraj University and Osmania University, in the name of 17 persons, along with stamps of various private companies, Rs 10 lakh cash, and four cell phones from Ashok's possession.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Man held for cheating woman on pretext of marriage
Hyderabad: Eighteen months after registering a case, the SR Nagar police arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly cheating a 35-year-old woman under the pretext of marriage. The arrested was identified as V Shashank. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shashank, who had been abroad since the time the FIR was registered, had a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against him and was detained upon arrival at the RGI Airport. He was remanded to judicial custody on Monday. According to police, in 2024, Shashank, a native of Vishakaptanam, met the victim — who works for a private firm in the city and resides at SR Nagar — at a mutual friend's event in Bengaluru. The two got acquainted and later, Shashank allegedly sexually exploited her on the guise of marriage. He then flew to the UK to pursue his Masters and stopped responding to the victim's calls. He also blocked her on social media platforms, said police. In Dec 2023, police registered a case and subsequently issued a LOC against Shashank. On Monday, as he was flying to Vishakapatnam via Hyderabad, immigration authorities detained him upon his arrival at the RGI Airport and alerted the SR Nagar police.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Alert immigration staff foil human trafficking bid at RGIA
1 2 3 Hyderabad: Alert immigration officials at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) prevented two Indians from falling victim to an international cybercrime human trafficking racket operating out of Cambodia. The victims — Nabeel Ahmed (30) from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, and Ahmed (25) from Dehradun — were lured by promises of lucrative data entry jobs in Cambodia. The fraud was orchestrated through WhatsApp conversations and Zoom calls by the accused, operating under the names — Jason alias Hasan, who used a UAE SIM card; Tank, a Chinese national using a Turkish SIM card; and Sahil alias Md Azeem, suspected to be from Hyderabad. According to police, the accused first contacted Nabeel — who had previously worked as a cab driver in Delhi and a labourer in the Middle East — through WhatsApp with a job offer in Cambodia. A fake job interview was held on Zoom, and both Nabeel and Ahmed were issued tourist visas and flight tickets to travel to Cambodia via Bangkok from Delhi. "We were told that the job site was close to the airport in Phnom Penh, and that free accommodation would be provided along with food," Nabeel said. However, due to a strict security check at IGI Airport under 'Operation Sindoor', Nabeel and Ahmed could not board the flight on April 24. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo They were immediately provided flight tickets for the following day, but still could not board a flight as one of the security personnel became suspicious of their nervous behaviour and asked them to show proof of funds, as they were travelling on tourist visas. After the failed attempts to depart from Delhi airport, the accused arranged for their travel from Hyderabad via Singapore to Cambodia. On May 15, Nabeel and Ahmed arrived at the RGI Airport to go to Cambodia via Singapore. "After checking our tickets and tourist visas, immigration desk staff directed us to their supervisor. We were explained how Indians are being trafficked to work in Chinese-operated call centres in Cambodia under threats and torture to commit cybercrimes. We realised the fraud and decided to lodge a police complaint," Nabeel said. Based on his complaint, TGCSB registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and the IT Act against the accused on Friday, and police are trying to locate the local offenders involved.
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
BJP activists booked for attacking Karachi Bakery at Shamshabad
HYDERABAD: At least 10 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters were booked for allegedly attacking Karachi Bakery at Shamshabad on Saturday around 3 pm. The RGI Airport police registered a case under Section 126(2) (wrongful restraint, referring to the act of intentionally obstructing a person) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the workers. RGI Airport Inspector K Balaraju said that the case was registered against 10 persons, including BJP town president Vamshi. The protesters did not enter the bakery but damaged its signboard. 'They protested outside the bakery demanding a change of its name from Karachi,' he said. Videos of the protest and vandalism went viral on social media on Sunday. In the videos, the protesters were seen carrying Indian flags and raising slogans like 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai,' 'Jai Jawan,' and 'Pakistan Murdabad.' This incident occurred a few days after the bakery's owners spoke to the media, clarifying that Karachi Bakery is a 100 percent Indian brand, founded in 1953 by their grandfather. 'We are requesting the chief minister, the director general of police (DGP), and the Hyderabad police commissioner to support us. We request the government not to force a change in our brand name, Karachi Bakery,' the owners said. Karachi Bakery was founded in 1953 by Khanchand Ramnani, a Sindhi Hindu migrant who moved to Hyderabad during the partition of India in 1947. The bakery specializes in a wide range of products, including biscuits, cakes, pastries, chocolates, macarons and several other items.
Economic Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
Drone ban over Miss World venues: Cyberabad police enforce no-fly zone from May 2 to June 2
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ahead of the Miss World pageant scheduled to be held in Hyderabad, the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate has prohibited the flying of remotely controlled drones, para-gliders, and microlight aircraft over various areas, including the international airport and the event's grand finale venue, on different dates between May 2 and June 2. The 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant will take place in Telangana from May 7 to 31, according to the organisers. The opening and closing ceremonies, including the grand finale, are scheduled to be held in a notification issued on Thursday, the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate stated that no flying activity will be allowed over areas including RGI Airport, Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, T-Hub, HITEX Exhibition Centre, Shilparamam, and Shilpakalavedika, within a 100-metre prevent danger or injury to individuals and to ensure the safety and security of all concerned, Commissioner of Police Avinash Mohanty issued the no-flying order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).The notification warned that anyone found violating the order would be punishable under the relevant sections of the law.
