Cybercrime notice from Ramagundam police sparks debate after man posts it on social media

A Ramagundam cybercrime notice requiring bank statements and identity details went viral on Reddit after the recipient questioned its authenticity. The post sparked debate, but police clarified the notice is genuine, issued to suspected account holders during investigations.

Peddapalli: A notice served by the Ramagundam cybercrime police has sparked debate on social media after the recipient uploaded it on Reddit questioning its authenticity.

The notice, dated September 1, 2025, and issued in the name of the inspector, directed the individual to appear before the police within seven days along with details specified in the document.

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The person was asked to produce a six-month bank statement and account details, which according to the notice were frozen, his full name, address, mobile number and identity proofs, besides information and documents related to his profession or business.

He was also instructed to explain the source of alleged fraudulent deposits, disclose from whom the amounts were received, and provide details of the persons or entities involved along with reasons for receiving the money.

If the account was a corporate or nodal account, the police sought additional details such as company documents, Memorandum of Association, GST registration and particulars of directors and beneficiaries.

The recipient, who claimed to have received the notice via WhatsApp, uploaded it on Reddit asking users whether it was genuine or fake. He stated that he was frightened after receiving it and denied doing any online tasks recently, adding that the only credits in his account were from freelance work.

The post triggered mixed reactions from Reddit users. Some felt the notice was fake and a new form of fraud, while others questioned how police could conclude the funds were fraudulent without investigation.

Ramagundam police, however, maintained that the notice was authentic. They clarified that when a cybercrime case is registered, notices are issued to suspected account holders, who would be freed if investigations proved they were not involved in fraud.