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Telangana victims have lost nearly Rs 640 crore in 17,169 investment fraud cases this year. Cybercriminals use phishing, fake investment apps, and social media promotions to lure victims with promises of high returns, warning citizens to be cautious

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

Cyber fraudsters linked to Chinese networks are using SIM boxes to disguise international scam calls as local ones, evading detection by Indian authorities. A recent raid in Mancherial by Telangana police uncovered equipment used in cross-border scams.

A cyber fraud case has emerged at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University in Koti, Hyderabad, where fraudsters allegedly hacked the mobile phones of several students. Complaints have been filed with the cybercrime police, who are investigating phishing links and malicious apps used in the scam.

A 63-year-old Hyderabad resident lost Rs 43 lakh after fraudsters lured him with a fake Axis Bank IPO offer on WhatsApp. Police arrested one suspect, linked to 19 cases nationwide, for supplying bank accounts to the fraud network

The Cyberabad cyber crime police arrested 27 people in 19 cases, most linked to trading fraud, in the past week. They also secured 272 court refund orders worth Rs 1.56 crore and urged citizens to stay alert against scams

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) recovered 2,703 USDT worth Rs 2.38 lakh in a cryptocurrency fraud case. A Hyderabad techie was duped of Rs 87.58 lakh after being lured by a woman into investing in fake crypto schemes

Kothagudem police arrested 13 persons, including a Mee-Seva operator, for operating a cybercrime racket using fake bank accounts. The accused carried out transactions worth Rs 8.5 crore in 12 months. Police seized mobile phones and urged victims to call 1930

Hyderabad Police’s Zonal Cyber Cells reported a 65 per cent rise in case disposals and refunded Rs 1.41 crore to cybercrime victims this year. Commissioner C V Anand lauded the teams’ efforts and urged faster coordination with banks and telecom firms

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have arrested two men from Ghaziabad in connection with a Rs 63.4 lakh insurance fraud. The accused supplied bank accounts for laundering scam proceeds and are linked to at least six such frauds nationwide.

The makers of Prabhas’s upcoming historical action film directed by Hanu Raghavapudi have warned fans against sharing leaked set pictures on social media. They stated such acts will be treated as cyber crimes and reported to authorities.

Call centre insiders among arrested; fraud exposed nationwide breach of bank customers’ data

Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested 15 suspects in 11 cases between July 29 and August 4, busting a pan-India cybercriminal network. Most were linked to trading fraud, with others involved in gaming and business scams. Citizens are urged to stay alert.

A Yousufguda resident lost Rs. 1.95 lakh after downloading a fake ‘PM Kisan’ app from a WhatsApp message. The malicious APK file compromised his phone and banking information. Hyderabad Cybercrime police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Three students from Hyderabad and Nalgonda were arrested for supplying bank accounts used in a 'digital arrest' scam that defrauded a government employee of ₹6.5 lakh. Police say the trio is linked to 23 cyber fraud cases across India.

Police in Mancherial district busted an international cybercrime racket operating from a rented house in Jannaram Mandal, arresting four individuals with links to Cambodia. The accused used SIM box technology to make spoof international calls, extorting money from the public. The setup was reportedly funded by a Cambodia-based man known as Jack.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two individuals, Ajay Sahu from Madhya Pradesh and Vaishna from Uttar Pradesh, for impersonating a company executive and cheating an employee of Rs 1.9 crore.

A Bhadrachalam-based eye doctor, Dr. Narayana Rao, was targeted by cybercriminals who claimed his Aadhaar and mobile number were linked to illegal activities. Posing as officials, they threatened him with a "digital arrest" and summoned him to Bengaluru.

India lost over Rs 22,845 crore to cyber crimes in 2024, with 36.37 lakh cases reported. A major chunk is linked to Chinese-run cybercrime syndicates trafficking Indians for scams. The government is rescuing victims and strengthening international cooperation.

A 34-year-old man from Secunderabad was duped of Rs 1.72 lakh after he unknowingly downloaded a malicious mobile application.