Somendra Sharma is a journalist at The Free Press Journal. With a passion for news, he has been covering city-related issues since 2005, focusing on central government agencies and themes such as crime, cybersecurity, and the judicial system. He has been instrumental in breaking significant stories related to crime, terrorism, and cybercrime, and his work has been featured in various prominent outlets.
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Somendra Sharma's focus is on local news in India, particularly Maharashtra and Mumbai. His coverage heavily features breaking news and government announcements, with a significant emphasis on crime-related topics such as cyber scams, bribery, and fraud.
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By: Somendra Sharma
Mumbai Airport Customs arrested a 24-year-old woman from Punjab for allegedly smuggling 3,401 grams of hydroponic weed worth Rs 3.40 crore from Bangkok. Acting on specific intelligence, officers recovered the suspected narcotic substance from concealed cavities in her trolley bag. Investigators are probing the alleged involvement of other individuals linked to the trafficking network.
By: Somendra Sharma
Cyber police have warned citizens about a growing deepfake marriage proposal scam in which fraudsters use AI-generated photos, videos and cloned voices to create fake identities. After building trust through online relationships, scammers allegedly seek money for fabricated emergencies. Authorities have advised people to verify identities independently and avoid sending funds to online contacts.
By: Somendra Sharma
Mumbai Airport Customs arrested two individuals in separate smuggling cases. A Canadian citizen was allegedly found carrying undeclared diamond-studded jewellery worth Rs 1.21 crore after arriving from Toronto, while an airline staff member was arrested after gold dust in wax form worth Rs 1.75 crore was allegedly recovered and concealed from an aircraft lavatory.
By: Somendra Sharma
Mumbai Customs arrested two persons, including a pharma company director, after an export consignment bound for the Czech Republic was found to contain Phenylacetic Acid, a regulated substance under NDPS rules. Authorities alleged the shipment was being exported without the mandatory NOC from the Narcotics Commissioner and have expanded the investigation into the supply chain.
By: Somendra Sharma
Mumbai Airport Customs arrested a 34-year-old Mira Road resident after allegedly recovering 5.945 kg of hydroponic weed valued at about Rs 6 crore from her baggage on arrival from Bangkok. Officials said the contraband was concealed inside food packets. Investigations are ongoing to identify and trace other suspected associates linked to the case.
By: Somendra Sharma
Indians lost more than Rs 52,976 crore to cyber-enabled frauds over the past six years, according to data presented during an NHRC discussion. Officials said digital arrest scams accounted for nearly 8% of the losses, while experts called for stronger regulation of communication platforms and enhanced measures to combat cybercrime.
By: Somendra Sharma
Mumbai Airport Customs officials arrested two passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after recovering 19 kg of hydroponic weed worth ₹6.65 crore sourced from Bangkok. Acting on intelligence, the Air Intelligence Unit intercepted Tejinder Gaba and Rohan Mahale and found the drugs in their checked baggage.
By: Somendra Sharma
The CBI has registered a case against Mumbai-based firm One World Sourcing, its partners & others for allegedly submitting inflated debtor figures & false financial info to secure higher cash credit limits from banks. The alleged fraud caused a loss of about ₹62.42 crore to Indian Bank. Searches conducted at multiple locations led to the seizure of documents, with the investigation continuing.
By: Somendra Sharma
Mumbai Airport Customs arrested a 42-year-old Delhi resident after allegedly recovering 2,272 grams of suspected hydroponic weed from his baggage upon arrival from Bangkok. The seized contraband is valued at approximately Rs 2.27 crore. Officials said the accused was arrested following questioning, and investigations are underway to identify other suspected associates.
By: Somendra Sharma
The CBI has arrested former RCFL CEO Devang Mody and ex-RHFL CEO Ravindra Sudhalkar in connection with alleged loan fraud linked to Reliance ADA Group companies. The agency said public sector banks suffered losses of about ₹7,623 crore due to diversion of funds routed through intermediary firms in violation of RBI and lending guidelines during their tenure.
