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Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have secured custody of Gaurav Kumar, alias Gora, from Patiala Central Prison in connection with an impersonation fraud. Kumar allegedly posed as Rahul Gandhi’s aide Kanishka Singh and duped several former MLA candidates across states, collecting Rs 3 crore and gold ornaments.

AIMIM expelled MLC Mirza Rahmat Baig over a controversial alleged video. Baig claimed the clip was a deepfake created to defame him, while police and the party withheld details. The issue sparked social media debate, but Baig has yet to resign from the Legislative Council.

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.

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 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.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered two cases against Meta's India head and several social media account holders over the alleged circulation of morphed and defamatory content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The investigation is under way and no arrests have been made.

A 60-year-old doctor from Hyderabad lost over Rs. 3 lakh after booking a fake helicopter package for the Char Dham Yatra through an Instagram advertisement. The fraud was discovered after hotels and the helicopter operator confirmed that no booking had been made.

Former Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary P.V. Ramesh reported that his X account was hacked, with unauthorised posts appearing despite password changes. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case and begun investigation.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 74 persons in May, including 66 linked to a nationwide Ghost SIM racket under Operation Octopus 3.0. Officials registered 54 FIRs, recovered Rs 68.27 lakh for victims and removed hundreds of illegal online profiles and advertisements

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested four men for supplying SIM cards used in an online betting fraud that cheated a city resident of Rs 1.5 crore. The victim was lured through WhatsApp promotions and fake profits before fraudsters blocked withdrawals.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have warned citizens not to share OTPs as fraud cases rise. Scammers use calls, WhatsApp, fake numbers, and UPI requests to steal money. Victims are urged to report suspicious activity via helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested a Pune-based man for allegedly cheating multiple victims through illegal online gaming and cricket betting platforms. The accused reportedly duped a Secunderabad man of Rs 55 lakh and is linked to 22 cyber fraud cases nationwide.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested a YouTuber for allegedly creating and circulating child sexual abuse content through interviews with minors. Officials said the videos violated child protection and cyber laws, and urged citizens to report similar content through official channels

A Secunderabad man was allegedly cheated of Rs 72 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as stock trading and IPO advisors. Lured through a Facebook advertisement and WhatsApp group, he invested money before being denied withdrawal

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a public advisory detailing why bank accounts are frozen in cybercrime cases and how citizens can avoid legal trouble. The police warned against ‘money mule’ scams and urged prompt reporting of suspicious requests.

In the iBomma piracy case, Hyderabad Cybercrime Police found suspect Immandi Ravi used forged identity documents of Bengaluru professional V Prahlad to run his piracy network, earning an estimated Rs 20 crore. Authorities froze Rs 3.5 crore during the ongoing probe

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police busted a major digital arrest fraud involving Rs 1.95 crore and arrested two persons from Gujarat. The accused allegedly operated mule bank accounts linked to multiple cyber fraud cases across several states

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two men from Andhra Pradesh for their role in a ‘Digital Arrest’ scam in which a senior citizen was cheated of Rs 59 lakh. The accused allegedly supplied bank accounts and aided fund transfers using fake documents and cryptocurrency.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested a Mumbai man in a Rs 32 lakh online trading scam linked to a Chinese national. Victims were lured via fake social media ads and trading apps. Authorities warn the public against fraudulent investment schemes and cryptocurrency traps.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a festive season advisory warning people against rising online scams linked to shopping, travel and events. Citizens are urged to avoid suspicious links, verify offers carefully and report fraud immediately.