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DGP CV Anand directed police officers to strengthen technology-driven policing and improve Telangana’s performance in national cybersecurity rankings. He emphasised effective implementation of e-Zero FIRs, public awareness campaigns, and wider use of CCTNS.

The Supreme Court refused to quash or club multiple cyber fraud FIRs registered across states, observing that cybercrime is a grave and growing menace requiring detailed investigation. It held that distinct victims and transactions justified separate probes despite similarities in the alleged modus operandi

Karnataka Cyber Command, with support from central agencies and the Indian Embassy in Myanmar, rescued two Karnataka youths from a Chinese-run scam compound in Myanmar. Officials urged caution against fraudulent overseas job offers linked to cybercrime and human trafficking networks

Telangana registered the highest number of cybercrime FIRs in India in 2025 while reducing financial losses by 20 per cent despite Rs 1,524 crore in fraud. DGP C.V. Anand called cybercrime the biggest policing challenge and stressed stronger preventive measures.

Hyderabad: The City Cybercrime Police have arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in a Rs 1.46 crore matrimony site-based investment fraud in which cybercriminals allegedly used fake matrimonial profiles and mule bank accounts to siphon off victims’ money. The arrested suspects are Ch Sampath of Siddipet, Hechu Naresh, Endla Suresh and V Mahesh, all […]

Cybercrime experts have raised alarm over the growing misuse of AI-driven deepfake technology by fraudsters to impersonate company executives and trick employees into authorising payments or sharing sensitive data. Finance, HR and procurement teams are increasingly being targeted in ‘Boss Scam’ cases.

School managements in Hyderabad have been directed to prioritise student safety and adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards underage driving, substance abuse, cybercrime and unsafe transport practices. Authorities also stressed stronger monitoring, surveillance and parental support to protect schoolchildren.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic identities to bypass authentication systems, conduct financial fraud and steal identities. Citizens and institutions have been urged to strengthen safeguards and remain vigilant against emerging cyber threats

Kerala Police has launched Hackup 2026, a nationwide hackathon under CoCon 2026, inviting innovators, startups and cybersecurity experts to develop AI-based tools for cyber investigations. The initiative aims to enhance digital policing, analyse evidence efficiently and strengthen responses to emerging cyber threats

Film Nagar police booked a 40-year-old man for allegedly cheating and blackmailing a 32-year-old woman by promising marriage, taking private photos, and later threatening to circulate them on social media while demanding money to delete the content

A 74-year-old businessman from Santoshnagar, Hyderabad, lost Rs 10 lakh after fraudsters posing as officials of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board tricked him into installing a malicious APK file.

Police in Bhadohi arrested Nabeel Hayat Ansari for allegedly secretly filming children and uploading their videos on Instagram to gain followers and earn money. The case was registered after a cybercrime complaint, with charges filed under BNS and IT Act provisions

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