Two Hyderabad residents were allegedly cheated of more than Rs 1.58 crore in separate cyber fraud cases involving fake stock market trading and investment schemes. The fraudsters promised huge returns, showed fake profits and demanded additional payments to allow withdrawals.
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police intensified enforcement in December 2025, arresting 43 suspects across India and recovering over Rs. 2 crore of fraud money. Officials flagged large-scale investment and digital arrest frauds linked to multi-State cybercrime networks
Cybercrime Police arrested a Hyderabad man for his alleged role in an online trading fraud that cheated a victim of Rs 49.90 lakh. Police said the accused shared his bank account with fraudsters, which was linked to several cybercrime cases.
Cybercrime cases have risen slightly in the Karimnagar Police Commissionerate area in 2025 despite an overall decline in crime. Police refunded over Rs 1.10 crore to victims and announced strict security measures ahead of New Year celebrations
Cyber Crime DSP N Venugopal Reddy addressed Bharat Dynamics Limited employees and their families during a Cyber Jagrukta Diwas event in Sangareddy, cautioning them against fake investment schemes, digital arrest scams, and fraudulent job offers.
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
The victim had posted an advertisement on ‘Quikr App’, and received a call from a person who claimed to be working with the army. The man told the woman that his accountant will get in touch with her for further transactions.
