Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested seven persons for allegedly operating a mule account network in an online trading fraud case. The accused reportedly routed and laundered cyber fraud proceeds through multiple channels, with further investigation underway to identify the masterminds.
The Malkajgiri Special Operations Team booked four cases against seven persons during a special drive targeting illegal hookah centres. Officials inspected 14 cafés and lounges and warned that regular inspections and surprise checks would continue against unauthorised establishments.
The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved five cybercrime cases and arrested seven persons during a week-long crackdown conducted between May 17 and 23. Officials also secured refunds worth Rs 23.3 lakh for victims in cases involving investment frauds and digital arrest scams.
Malkajgiri police arrested seven youths for smoking banned hookah at a café in LB Nagar. Acting on a tip-off, officials seized hookah equipment and registered a case against the owner. Locals expressed concern over minors and illegal activities.
Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved six cases and arrested seven suspects in a week-long crackdown. Cases included investment, matrimony, loan app, and digital frauds. Officials facilitated refunds of Rs 53.27 lakh and urged victims to report through helpline 1930.
The DRI arrested seven people smuggling 27.15 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 9.5 crore, from passengers arriving from Bangkok. The substance tested positive for cannabis, and all accused were booked under the NDPS Act, 1985.
Task Force police held seven in gambling charges in the bushes of forests on the outskirts of Rapanpalli village in Kotapalli mandal on Thursday. Police also seized Rs 18,620 and five mobile phones from them.
