India Fights Money Crimes

May 5, 2026, 11:44
IndiaFinance

Introduction

Courts in India are taking money from criminals. Police are also arresting people who stole money from the government.

Main Body

A man named Sanjay Bhandari stole a lot of money. He did not follow the law. Now, the court says the government can take his houses and money in India and other countries. Bhandari used fake companies to hide his money. He did not pay his taxes. The police are also checking his planes and houses in London. In Jharkhand, police arrested six people. These people worked for the government. They stole money from the state treasury. The police also found stolen money in other districts. The Finance Minister is now checking all government money offices. He wants to stop people from stealing more money.

Conclusion

India is arresting criminals and taking back stolen money to stop crime.

Learning

🔎 Action Words (Present Continuous)

In this story, some things are happening right now. We use am/is/are + ing to show this.

  • Courts are taking money.
  • Police are arresting people.
  • Minister is checking offices.

Simple Rule: Person →\rightarrow Helper (is/are) →\rightarrow Action + ing

📦 Word Group: Money & Power

To reach A2, you need words for the real world. Look at these pairs from the text:

  • Criminal →\rightarrow A person who breaks the law.
  • Treasury →\rightarrow A place where the government keeps money.
  • Taxes →\rightarrow Money you must pay to your country.
  • District →\rightarrow A specific area or part of a city/state.

🛠️ Sentence Build: The "Past" Link

Notice how we talk about what happened before: Stole (Past) →\rightarrow Stealing (Happening now)

  • Past: He stole money. (It is finished)
  • Now: Stop people from stealing. (It is a process)

Vocabulary Learning

court (n.)
A place where legal cases are decided
Example:She went to the court to file a complaint.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods and services
Example:He saved his money in a bank.
police (n.)
Law enforcement officers who keep the community safe
Example:The police stopped the thief.
arrest (v.)
To take someone into custody for a crime
Example:The police arrested the suspect.
people (n.)
Human beings in general
Example:People in the city were surprised by the news.
stole (v.)
To take something without permission
Example:He stole a wallet from the shop.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
law (n.)
Rules that people must follow
Example:It is against the law to drive without a license.
house (n.)
A building where people live
Example:They bought a new house.
fake (adj.)
Not real; made to look real
Example:The fake watch looked like the real one.
company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services
Example:She works for a tech company.
hide (v.)
To keep something out of sight
Example:He hid the letter in his pocket.
tax (n.)
Money paid to the government for public services
Example:They had to pay a high tax.
plane (n.)
A vehicle that flies in the air
Example:The plane took off at noon.
district (n.)
A part of a city or country
Example:The school is in the downtown district.
finance (n.)
Money matters, especially government spending
Example:The finance department manages the budget.
minister (n.)
A high‑ranking government official
Example:The minister spoke at the meeting.
stop (v.)
To end or prevent something
Example:The police will stop the crime.
crime (n.)
An illegal act that breaks the law
Example:He was arrested for the crime.
take (v.)
To get or hold something
Example:She will take the book from the shelf.
back (adv.)
Return to a place
Example:Please bring the book back.
other (adj.)
Different from the one mentioned
Example:The other students left early.
country (n.)
A nation with its own government
Example:India is a large country.
state (n.)
A part of a country or a condition
Example:The state is in a good condition.
treasury (n.)
The government’s money store
Example:The treasury collects taxes.