Police Stop Three Big Money Crimes in India

May 4, 2026, 11:59
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Introduction

Police in Mumbai, Bhopal, and New Delhi arrested people for stealing money. They used different ways to trick people.

Main Body

In Mumbai, a company lied to a doctor. They said they could help him go to a university in the Netherlands. They stole 10.11 lakh rupees from him. Police caught one woman, but the leaders are still free. In Bhopal, a man named Priyank Sharma stole 1.89 crore rupees. He used guns to scare a school director. He played loud music so other people could not hear the director scream. Police caught six people. In New Delhi, a student named Anuj Meena helped a cyber crime group. They used social media to trick people looking for jobs. They asked for money for fake work. Police arrested Anuj.

Conclusion

These crimes show that people steal money in many ways. Some use lies, some use guns, and some use the internet.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The "Action-Result" Pattern

Look at how the text connects a person/group to an action using simple past verbs. This is the fastest way to move from A1 to A2.

The Pattern: Person β†’\rightarrow Past Action Verb β†’\rightarrow Object/Person

Examples from the text:

  • Police β†’\rightarrow arrested β†’\rightarrow people
  • Company β†’\rightarrow lied β†’\rightarrow to a doctor
  • Priyank β†’\rightarrow stole β†’\rightarrow money
  • Police β†’\rightarrow caught β†’\rightarrow one woman

πŸ› οΈ Simple Word Swaps

To make your English better, change the action verb but keep the pattern:

  • Police arrested people β†’\rightarrow Police helped people
  • Company lied to a doctor β†’\rightarrow Company spoke to a doctor

Key A2 Verbs to remember:

  • Arrested (caught by police)
  • Stole (took money/things)
  • Lied (did not tell the truth)

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
A group of people who enforce laws
Example:The police arrived quickly at the scene.
arrested (v.)
To take someone away to jail
Example:The police arrested the thief.
people (n.)
Humans in general
Example:Many people were waiting outside.
money (n.)
Coins and bills used for buying
Example:She saved her money for a trip.
used (v.)
To have employed or utilized
Example:He used the computer to write an email.
trick (v.)
To deceive or fool someone
Example:He tried to trick her into giving his password.
company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services
Example:The company hired new staff last week.
lied (v.)
To say something false
Example:He lied about his age to get into the club.
doctor (n.)
A person who treats sickness
Example:The doctor gave her medicine for the flu.
help (v.)
To assist or support someone
Example:She will help you with your homework.
go (v.)
To move from one place to another
Example:We will go home after dinner.
university (n.)
A school for higher learning
Example:She studied at the university for four years.
stole (v.)
To take something without permission
Example:He stole the wallet from the counter.
caught (v.)
To capture or seize someone
Example:The police caught the thief in the alley.
woman (n.)
An adult female person
Example:The woman smiled at the children.
free (adj.)
Not imprisoned or restricted
Example:The prisoners were free after the trial.
man (n.)
An adult male person
Example:The man walked slowly down the street.
guns (n.)
Weapons that shoot bullets
Example:The police had guns for protection.
school (n.)
A place where children learn
Example:Children go to school every day.
director (n.)
A person who runs an organization
Example:The school director spoke to the parents.
play (v.)
To perform or act
Example:He will play the piano at the concert.
music (n.)
Sound arranged in patterns
Example:She likes to listen to music while studying.
loud (adj.)
Very high in volume
Example:The music was loud enough to disturb neighbors.
other (adj.)
Different from this one
Example:Other people were also waiting.
hear (v.)
To listen to sound
Example:Can you hear the birds singing?
scream (n.)
A loud cry of fear or pain
Example:The scream echoed through the hall.
student (n.)
A person who studies at school or university
Example:The student finished his homework.
cyber (adj.)
Related to computers or the internet
Example:Cyber crime is a growing problem.
crime (n.)
An illegal act
Example:He was charged with a serious crime.
group (n.)
A collection of people or things
Example:The group sang together at the event.
social (adj.)
Relating to society or people
Example:Social media connects people worldwide.
media (n.)
Channels of communication like TV or radio
Example:The media covered the event extensively.
jobs (n.)
Positions of employment
Example:She found several jobs in the city.
ask (v.)
To request information or help
Example:He will ask for a new book.
fake (adj.)
Not real or genuine
Example:It was a fake ID used to enter the club.
work (n.)
A job or task performed for income
Example:He does work as a teacher.
show (v.)
To display or demonstrate
Example:The film shows the life of a detective.
use (v.)
To employ or put into service
Example:They use computers for research.
internet (n.)
A global network of computers
Example:I browse the internet every evening.