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A retired employee allegedly lost Rs 11.69 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as bank officials tricked him into sharing personal details and his mobile screen during a WhatsApp video call. Police said money was transferred from his fixed deposit and savings accounts.

A 70-year-old retired employee from Hyderabad was allegedly cheated of Rs 38 lakh in a honey-trap cyber fraud. Fraudsters befriended him through a fake Facebook profile, threatened him with a criminal case and allegedly extorted money while posing as police officials

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the ruling Congress of circulating AI‑generated fake visuals to malign party leaders. He warned of legal action against those responsible and confirmed that a complaint has been lodged with the Cybercrime police.

Mirza Rahmath Baig, who rose from being a driver to AIMIM MLC, faced expulsion from the party amid a controversy over an alleged sexual misconduct video. He denied the charges, claiming the clip was morphed or AI-generated, and sought police action.

A case has been registered at the Hyderabad Cybercrime police station after MIM MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig complained of threatening calls. The callers allegedly demanded money and threatened to release morphed photographs and deepfake videos to cause embarrassment.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 49 people from 15 states in connection with 25 cybercrime cases during July and facilitated refunds of Rs 98.89 lakh. Trading fraud caused the highest losses, while cyber patrol teams also removed 128 fraudulent social media profiles.

A degree student from Hyderabad lost Rs 23.03 lakh to a cyber fraudster who posed as his father's relative and threatened to kill his father over a fake accident claim. The student later approached the cybercrime police and an investigation is underway.

Cyber fraudsters are increasingly using social media platforms to recruit mule bank accounts by offering commissions. Hyderabad police have arrested over 200 account holders in five months and intensified surveillance and legal action against those involved in cyber fraud networks.

A suspected cyberattack disrupted the YouTube broadcasts of Telugu channel T News on Saturday. The management alleged that unidentified hackers targeted the platform and filed a complaint with Hyderabad Cybercrime Police seeking restoration of services and strict action against those responsible

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police in Hyderabad solved two cyber fraud cases between May 3 and 9, arresting two accused involved in fake online investment schemes.

Cybercrime police of Malkajgiri commissionerate arrested five persons involved in investment, digital and loan fraud cases over the past week. They also facilitated the refund of Rs. 21.60 lakh to victims of cyber frauds.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police registered hundreds of FIRs and arrested suspects across multiple states in March. Authorities recovered over Rs 2.5 crore, cracked down on betting scams, and supported victims through the ‘C-Mitra’ initiative and Zero FIR registrations.

Cyberabad Police arrested 19 people linked to 12 trading fraud cases across India. A major Rs 2.93 crore scam was uncovered, and courts issued 884 refund orders in 125 cases, helping recover over Rs 4.35 crore.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested Harshad from Kerala for duping a private company accountant of Rs 1.20 crore by impersonating the CEO on WhatsApp. The accountant reported the fraud after realizing a suspicious request, leading to a police investigation and arrest.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested four suspects in a Rs 26-crore online gaming and betting scam. Victims were lured through fake Instagram ads and WhatsApp links, with investigations revealing a network using mule accounts, layered transfers, and fraudulent KYC documents.

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police arrested five persons across Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu in connection with three online investment frauds. Victims were lured via fake apps and WhatsApp groups, with losses running into crores; Rs 12.54 lakh was refunded.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warned of an AI-based scam targeting citizens’ facial and voice data. Fraudsters trick people into handling smartphones, capturing biometrics for identity theft and social engineering. Citizens are urged to use caution and report suspicious activity.

Three persons were arrested by Hyderabad Cybercrime Police for duping a man of Rs 19 crore via a fake USDT transaction. The conmen used a fraudulent website ‘trontag.org’ to hack the victim’s bank account, transferring over 21 lakh USDT.

A 46-year-old man from Sanathnagar was allegedly harassed and cheated of Rs 36.16 lakh by online loan app executives. Police said the offenders threatened him by misusing personal data. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have launched an investigation

Malkajgiri Cybercrime officials in Hyderabad cracked two major fraud cases in the past week, arresting three suspects linked to investment and part-time job scams. In one case, a Karimnagar man was arrested for allowing his bank account to be used in siphoning off Rs 16 lakh from a victim through a fake investment scheme.