The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has searched 15 locations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in an investigation into alleged online betting and fraudulent investment app networks. Officials are reportedly examining suspected hawala links and cross-border fund transfers, while recoveries remain unconfirmed.
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.
Police in Mancherial district busted an international cybercrime racket operating from a rented house in Jannaram Mandal, arresting four individuals with links to Cambodia. The accused used SIM box technology to make spoof international calls, extorting money from the public. The setup was reportedly funded by a Cambodia-based man known as Jack.