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Two doctors from Hyderabad were allegedly cheated of more than Rs 2 crore in separate online investment fraud cases. Cyber fraudsters reportedly lured them through Instagram advertisements and fake trading platforms by showing huge profits and later blocking withdrawals

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed the police to modernise operations, strengthen accountability, and intensify action against organised crime, cybercrime, and food adulteration.

Hyderabad Police arrested 66 suspects and seized hundreds of ghost SIM cards during ‘Operation Octopus 3.0’, a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime networks allegedly involved in sextortion, impersonation, and digital arrest scams linked to fraud worth over Rs 101 crore.

Telangana DGP C.V. Anand announced an “effective policing” model combining strict enforcement and citizen-friendly policing. He outlined priorities including action against drugs, cybercrime and road safety, along with a new health programme for police personnel and major structural reforms.

Cyberabad police held a coordination meeting with bankers to strengthen action against rising cybercrime cases, including mule accounts and digital frauds. Officials highlighted losses of ₹438 crore in 2025 and urged faster response mechanisms and improved bank-police coordination.

A retired bank manager in Mumbai was held under a 54-day “digital arrest” by cyber fraudsters impersonating Anti-Terrorism Squad and National Investigation Agency, who extorted ₹40.9 lakh by threatening false terror and money laundering charges

The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court of India about coordinated measures against digital arrest scams, including WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts, SIM blocking systems, RBI safeguards, and a proposed biometric verification framework to strengthen cybercrime prevention nationwide

In the absence of clear oversight, scammers exploit both the opacity and the hype associated with digital assets

TGCSB, in coordination with law and order police units, has launched “Operation Crackdown 2.0” to monitor previously arrested cybercrime offenders and prevent repeat offences. The operation involves a standardised verification protocol across police units.

Kerala Police warn Vivo and iQOO users about fake OriginOS update scams spreading malware to steal banking data. Users are urged to avoid suspicious links, install updates only via settings, and report fraud via helpline 1930 or cyber portal

Chief Justice Surya Kant will deliver the D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture on cybercrime challenges, highlighting policing and judicial roles. He will also launch ‘ABHAY’, an AI chatbot by the Central Bureau of Investigation to verify notices

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime police in Hyderabad have successfully solved six fraud cases within a week, arresting six suspects involved in matrimonial, digital arrest, and investment scams.

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police in Hyderabad successfully cracked six cases between March 29 and April 4, arresting 13 suspects linked to pan-India cybercrime networks. Twelve arrests were made in investment fraud cases, while one suspect was held in a digital arrest scam.

Three individuals, including a couple, were arrested in Hyderabad for orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme under the banner of Veerabhadra Trading. The accused lured nearly 290 investors with promises of high monthly returns, collecting around Rs 30 crore.

In Mumbai, police registered a case against a transperson’s brother for allegedly circulating an AI-doctored video of minister Narhari Zirwal. The accused reportedly attempted blackmail, prompting an investigation under IT and criminal laws

A private employee from Miyapur was cheated of Rs 80.97 lakh after being lured into a fake stock trading scheme run through a WhatsApp group. Cyberabad Cybercrime police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Karimnagar police busted a major cybercrime network involving illegal transactions worth Rs 138 crore using mule accounts. Thirteen persons, including RBL officials, were arrested. The gang operated through coordinators, mediators and account holders to carry out fraudulent transactions.

Kerala police registered a case against X Corp and a user for circulating an AI-generated video allegedly defaming the PM and Election Commission of India. Investigation is ongoing under cybercrime and IT laws

Cyberabad Cybercrime police have helped restore access to 218 bank accounts frozen during fraud investigations. Officials warned that accepting digital transfers from unknown persons in exchange for cash can unknowingly link individuals to cybercrime networks and lead to account freezes.

Cyberabad Cybercrime officials arrested a man for allegedly posting abusive and defamatory content about actress Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media. Police said the suspect circulated objectionable material, including an AI-fabricated video, through his Instagram account.