Hyderabad Police Arrest 23 in Cybercrime Crackdown Across Five States
In a significant operation against cybercrime, Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested 23 people involved in financial fraud cases across five states. The crackdown revealed 30 cases of fraud in Telangana and 359 cases across the country.
The police conducted simultaneous raids in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh to tackle the growing issue of cyber fraud. During the operation, authorities seized Rs 40,000 in cash, 25 mobile phones, 28 bank passbooks and chequebooks, 23 debit and credit cards, one laptop, three QR code scanners, and five stamps connected to shell companies.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Cyber Crime, Dara Kavitha, revealed that victims collectively lost Rs 5.29 crore due to scams. These included investment frauds, fake trading schemes, digital arrest frauds, and job-related scams. Speaking at a press conference, Kavitha explained how the accused used clever tactics to deceive individuals.
“The accused operated sophisticated networks, employing various fraudulent methods to deceive individuals and businesses on a large scale,” she said.
The Hyderabad cybercrime team worked closely with police in other states to identify and arrest those involved. Investigators used advanced tools and innovative techniques to break down the networks behind these scams.
The arrests included bank officials, mule account providers, and key operators involved in the fraudulent activities. Kavitha also mentioned that Rs 39 lakh was recovered in three separate cases as a result of the coordinated efforts.
The police urged citizens to stay alert against online scams, especially on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram. Fraudsters often promise high returns on small investments to lure victims into their schemes.
“Verify claims with local authorities and avoid engaging with unknown individuals offering lucrative deals. Officials never issue digital arrest warrants or demand money for legal proceedings,” Kavitha warned.
Residents were encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the cybercrime helpline at 1930 or through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.
