A 55-year-old woman from Tukkuguda was allegedly cheated of 20 tolas of gold after being promised that rituals could cure her daughter’s health problems. The accused allegedly replaced the gold with fake jewellery and fled. Police detained the tenant
Police in Hyderabad have warned of rising fake gold frauds involving interstate gangs exploiting high gold prices. At least 25 cases have been reported in six months, with victims lured through fake deals and illegal gold offers at discounted rates.