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37 Held in Cybercrime Crackdown, ₹14.5 Cr Recovered

Hyderabad Cybercrime Cops Arrest 37, Recover ₹14.5 Crore in Fraud Cases

Hyderabad: The Cybercrime wing of the Hyderabad police has arrested 37 people from six different states during a major crackdown on cyber fraud that took place between March 9 and June 14. Thanks to this action, over ₹14.5 crore was returned to victims across the country.

These accused were involved in at least 178 cybercrime cases nationwide, with 74 cases registered in Telangana alone. The arrests include:

  • 18 from Telangana
  • 5 from Andhra Pradesh
  • 5 from Delhi
  • 3 from Rajasthan
  • 2 each from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Haryana

Police also seized many items used in these crimes, including:

  • 74 mobile phones
  • 156 cheque books
  • 22 SIM cards
  • 11 laptops
  • 11 debit cards
  • 115 fake company stamps and seals
  • Fake IDs, QR code scanners, OTP detectors, and more

Key Cases:

  1. Fake Investment Scam
    Two men from Uttar Pradesh, Nikhil Kaushik and Amar Sharma, tricked a victim into investing ₹1.98 crore in fake trading apps. They pretended to be from Barclays Wealth Management and other firms, using fake websites to show false profits. Later, they demanded more money for fake taxes and charges. These two were already wanted in 47 other cases.
  2. Online Harassment of Woman Entrepreneur
    A Hyderabad woman who sells crystals online was harassed by a man pretending to be a customer. When she refused to respond, he spread vulgar content about her on social media. The man, identified as Kuna Dharmarao from Dilsukhnagar, was arrested.
  3. Fake Facebook Profile of Bureaucrat
    A senior government officer’s name and photo were used to create a fake Facebook account. The scammer, Arbaj Khan from Alwar, Rajasthan, tried to collect money from the officer’s friends by pretending to be him. He had also posed as a CRPF officer in other scams.

Public Advisory

The police warned people to stay alert and avoid:

  • Responding to suspicious video calls or messages from people claiming to be from CBI, ED, or TRAI.
  • Believing in digital “arrests” or paying fines via calls or apps like Skype.
  • Investing in high-return schemes shared through Telegram, WhatsApp, or Instagram without checking if they are SEBI-approved.

What You Can Do

If you suspect fraud or lose money online, report it immediately to the 1930 helpline or visit cybercrime.gov.in. Fast reporting can help recover lost money.

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Cybercrime Probe Bank Staff’s Role in Fraud Surge

Cybercrime officials are looking into the involvement of bank staff in the increasing number of fraud cases, where criminals use ‘mule accounts’ to deceive people.

Recently, investigators discovered that fraudulent accounts, including current accounts, were being opened in banks in Hyderabad and across India. Basic verification processes were often ignored by bank employees, and large suspicious transactions went unnoticed.

Despite the Telangana Police conducting awareness programs and alerting bank management about these issues, bank staff have continued to neglect proper verification. As a result, criminal charges are now being brought against those involved. Two bank employees in Hyderabad have already been arrested for their role in a major financial fraud.

The investigation also revealed that brokers help fraudsters open these mule accounts using other people’s credentials in exchange for a commission. Some bank officials are suspected of receiving bribes to overlook these fraudulent activities.

Telangana Police have written to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), urging them to enforce stricter verification procedures for new bank accounts. The police are also conducting awareness programs for bank employees in the state, and coordinating with RBI and local police in other areas to ensure compliance with guidelines.

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Rs.60 Lakh Cyber Fraud Foiled! Helpline Saves Woman

Woman Saved from Losing Rs. 60 Lakh in Cyber Fraud: TSCSB Helpline Hailed for Swift Action

A woman in Hyderabad was nearly the victim of a cyber fraud involving a staggering Rs. 60 lakh, but thanks to the quick thinking of the victim and the TSCSB’s Cyber Crime Helpline, she was saved from losing her money.

The incident occurred on May 15th when the woman received a call from someone posing as a Maharashtra police officer. The caller accused her of money laundering and threatened her with a warrant. Fearful of the consequences, the woman was forced to stay on a Skype video call with the fraudster throughout the night.

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Under immense pressure, the victim ultimately transferred Rs. 60 lakh to an account provided by the caller. However, soon after realizing it was a scam, she immediately contacted the TSCSB’s Cyber Crime Helpline in 1930.

The helpline staff wasted no time. They uploaded the transaction details to a specific portal (CFCFRMS) and alerted SBI Bank, where the stolen money was headed. This swift action resulted in a hold being placed on the entire Rs. 60 lakh within a single hour.

Authorities credited the successful recovery to the victim’s prompt reporting within the “golden hour” and the exceptional response by the helpline staff. The TSCSB Director, Shikha Goel, even commended and rewarded the team behind the 1930 call center, including SI G. Shirisha, constables T. Rehman, and B. Krishna, for their crucial role in saving the women’s money.

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Hyderabad Cybercrime Busts Bank Credential Sellers

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Nab Two for Selling Bank Credentials to Fraudsters

In a crackdown on cybercrime, Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested Bhura Ram (alias Raju Bhai) and Ramchandra (alias Ganesh Ram), both from Rajasthan. The duo is accused of selling bank account credentials to cyber fraudsters.

These credentials were then used by the fraudsters to trick victims into transferring money. The police investigation revealed that Bhura Ram had sold details of a staggering 47 bank accounts to an individual named Berlin. Berlin, in turn, shared this information with cybercriminals who used it to target unsuspecting victims.

The scam involved Bhura Ram and Ramchandra luring people into opening bank accounts and then stealing their login details. These details, including usernames, passwords, and possibly debit card information, were then sold to Berlin for a commission of around 20%.

The impact of this operation was significant. The 47 compromised accounts are linked to a total of 507 cyber fraud cases registered across India, with 67 of those cases occurring in Telangana alone. Thankfully, swift action by the Hyderabad Cybercrime police led to the freezing of Rs. 1.44 crore in these bank accounts.

This case highlights the dangers of sharing bank account details and serves as a reminder to be cautious when opening new accounts.

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