Hyderabad Police Crackdown on Nationwide Cyber Fraud, 52 Arrested
Hyderabad Police Crackdown on Nationwide Cyber Fraud: 52 Arrested
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Hyderabad Police Crackdown on Nationwide Cyber Fraud, 52 Arrested
Hyderabad City Police Commissioner CV Anand held a press conference at the ICCC Building in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, revealing details of a major cyber crime operation conducted by the Cyber Crime Unit. The operation, which spanned several states, resulted in the arrest of 52 individuals, including three key masterminds, involved in large-scale cyber fraud.
The operation covered various states, including Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, and Telangana. It led to the uncovering of 33 major cyber crime cases.
Details of the Cases:
- Trading Fraud: 3 cases
- Digital Fraud: 4 cases
- Investment Frauds: 6 cases
- Data Theft Fraud: 2 cases
- Social Media Frauds: 3 cases
- Part-Time Job Frauds: 1 case
- APK File Fraud: 1 case
- USDT Purchase Fraud: 1 case
- Job Frauds: 3 cases
- Tipline (CSAM) Frauds: 9 cases
- Total Fraud Amount: ₹8.83 Crores
The arrested suspects are linked to 576 cases nationwide, with 74 cases registered in Telangana. Authorities seized items worth ₹87.9 lakh, including 43 mobile phones, 39 ATM cards, 17 passbooks, 54 cheque books, 16 SIM cards, 3 laptops, 13 shell stamps, and more. Additionally, ₹2.87 crore has been frozen in the accused’s bank accounts.
Bank Employees Involved: Three bank officials were arrested for their role in the fraud:
- Shubham Kumar Jha, Deputy Manager, RBL Bank, Bangalore
- Haroon Rasheed Imamuddin Dharawad, Assistant VP, Axis Bank, Bangalore
- Kata Srinivasa Rao, Sales Manager, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Operation Overview: The nationwide crackdown involved police forces from various states and was executed using advanced intelligence and investigative techniques. In 2024, the Cyber Crime Unit identified 354 cases, arrested 300 individuals, and refunded over ₹41 crore to victims. Over ₹80 crore is still under investigation.
Public Advisory: CV Anand urged citizens to be cautious when dealing with online offers, particularly those involving investments through social media or unknown websites. People are advised to verify suspicious claims with their nearest police station and report any incidents to the Cyber Crime helpline at 1930 or visit the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in.
The operation was led by DCP Smt Dara Kavitha and ACP Sri Siva Maruthi, with support from Inspectors P. Pramod Kumar, M. Seetharamulu, K. Prasada Rao, S. Mattam Raju, and their teams-
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