Jadcherla Police Crack Down on Major Cyber Fraud Case
In a significant development, the Jadcherla police have arrested three individuals involved in a large-scale cyber fraud case. The case, registered under Crime No. 249/2024, resulted in a loss of ₹36,20,180 for a victim who fell prey to an online scam. However, one key suspect in the case is still at large.
During a press briefing on Sunday in Jadcherla, Mahabubnagar district SP D Janaki commended the police team for their swift and coordinated efforts in solving the case. The investigation revealed a sophisticated cybercrime operation, led by officers from the Jadcherla Police Station with assistance from the Cyber Security Bureau.
According to the police, the fraudsters carried out the scam by sending fake links through popular social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram. These links tricked victims into completing tasks, causing them to lose large sums of money. One victim, Jhawar Sunil, lost ₹36,20,180 after clicking on a link associated with the Grovention Media Fx972 app.
The primary suspect, Mohammad Samiyoddin, a 40-year-old hotel businessman from Siddipet, remains on the run. Police revealed that Samiyoddin provided bank accounts to cybercriminals to launder the stolen money, which was then converted into cryptocurrency.
The arrested suspects include Mohammad Abdul Fahad, a 30-year-old accountant; Vallozu Shirish Kumar, a 36-year-old bank operations manager; and Syed Mustafa Raja Khadri, a 29-year-old private employee. Investigations showed that these individuals collaborated to withdraw money from victims’ accounts and distribute the proceeds.
Acting on reliable information, police apprehended the three suspects in Siddipet on December 7, 2024. They also froze the bank accounts associated with the fraud. During the investigation, it was discovered that ₹9,02,000 had been withdrawn on March 30, 2024, and shared among the suspects.
SP Janaki urged the public to exercise caution when interacting with unverified online links and to report suspicious activities immediately. While the arrested individuals have been remanded to judicial custody, efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the absconding suspect, Mohammad Samiyoddin.
