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A Hyderabad court granted Police three more days custody of Immadi Ravi, accused of running the iBomma piracy platform. Cybercrime officials said fresh cases were registered and more digital evidence must be collected. His bail hearing has been postponed to next Monday
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A 59-year-old man from Banjara Hills lost Rs 2.4 lakh after falling for a fake DHL re-delivery SMS link. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn citizens to verify deliveries via official websites and report any cyber fraud immediately.
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The arrest of iBomma operator Immadi Ravi has triggered a fresh wave of online piracy, with individuals registering look-alike domains and circulating pirated films through social media and anonymous websites. Cybercrime officials have intensified surveillance, warning that piracy is a punishable offence.
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A 27-year-old man from Kanchanbagh lost Rs 14.3 lakh after scammers posing as Fyers Securities agents tricked him into investing in a fake trading platform. They initially allowed small withdrawals to gain trust before blocking access and showing fake profits
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A 20-year-old Yakutpura resident lost more than ₹1 lakh after falling for a Telegram honeytrap scam in which a fraudster posed as a woman offering paid companionship. After repeated payment demands and threats, he realised the fraud and approached Cybercrime Police.
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Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested three Andhra Pradesh residents for aiding online fraudsters by providing bank accounts for illegal transactions. The accused received commissions on each transfer. Police seized mobile phones and debit cards used in the crime. Investigation is underway
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Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 59 people across India in September for their role in online frauds, including investment and matrimonial scams. The police also helped victims recover Rs 86.64 lakh lost in various cyber fraud cases
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A TGSRTC employee and his daughter were duped of over Rs 2 lakh after investing in a fake app named LF Work. The app initially showed profits but later blocked withdrawals. Rachakonda Cybercrime Police have registered two cases and launched a probe
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Hyderabad Cybercrime police busted a major movie piracy network, arresting five men involved in leaking new Telugu films. The racket caused Rs 22,400 crore loss to the industry in 2023. Pirated films were traced to hacked servers and theatre recordings
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Cyberabad police have uncovered two major online trading scams involving fake financial platforms and fraudulent apps, resulting in losses of over Rs 4 crore. Victims were misled through social media and WhatsApp groups.
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Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two men from Maharashtra for their role in a ‘digital arrest’ scam that led to the death of a retired doctor. The victim was coerced into transferring Rs 6.6 lakh under threat of arrest using fake documents and impersonation tactics. The mental trauma resulted in a fatal cardiac arrest.
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A cyber fraudster cheated a company manager of Rs 25 lakh by pretending to be the Managing Director, who was on a foreign trip. The manager sent money after getting a fake message. Police have filed a case and are investigating
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In a bid to curb recurring cyber offences, the Hyderabad Cybercrime police have initiated a directive to maintain suspect sheets for habitual offenders involved in social media crimes and financial frauds.
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A Ramagundam cybercrime notice requiring bank statements and identity details went viral on Reddit after the recipient questioned its authenticity. The post sparked debate, but police clarified the notice is genuine, issued to suspected account holders during investigations.
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Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two suspects, including a Karnataka woman, for duping victims of Rs 25 lakh through fake matrimonial and Instagram profiles. The gang used edited photos, videos, and video calls to trap grooms. A third woman is absconding
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At least 40 students at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University in Koti have reportedly fallen victim to a suspected cyber-fraud involving phone hacks and suspicious calls. Police are investigating a possible internal data breach and have not ruled out blackmail or insider involvement
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The Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested Gurgaon businessman Vineet Chadha in connection with a Rs 2.02 crore online trading fraud. He allegedly routed Rs 40 lakh through a shell company. Six others were earlier arrested. Police warn against fake trading apps offering quick profits
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Two Hyderabad residents lost nearly Rs 20 lakh in separate online scams. One fell victim to a fake trading website after meeting a woman on a dating app, while another was cheated when seeking a paint distributor online. Cybercrime police are investigating
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A 64-year-old man from Tolichowki lost Rs 1.4 lakh after calling a fake customer care number he found online while trying to report a missing grocery item. Cybercrime police said the fraudster posed as support staff and stole money from his account
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A Musheerabad resident was duped of Rs 35.2 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of a fake rental portal. Promised commissions and bonuses, he kept depositing funds until the scamsters demanded Rs 12 lakh more. Cybercrime police are investigating