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Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has uncovered a new cyber fraud where victims receive fake ‘DoT-verified’ smartphones preloaded with malware that hijacks OTPs. A Hyderabad man lost Rs. 77 lakh in 24 hours. TGCSB has issued safety advisories

In a major crackdown, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 15 repeat offenders for circulating explicit content involving minors. Acting on Cyber Tipline complaints, officials registered 34 FIRs and are now tracing victims, networks, and the origins of the content

Partnership aims to integrate legal research, digital forensics, and operational training, creating a law-and-technology model to tackle cyber threats more effectively across the State

Shikha Goel, Director, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) attributes the reduction to awareness, data-driven enforcement and prompt action

Telangana police ranked first in the country in regard to tracing stolen and missing mobile phones since the launch of the CEIR. Shikha Goel, Director of Crime Investigation Department, says that State recorded a recovery of 78,114 mobile phones by May 19, 2025

Police seize 20 mobile phones, 28 SIM cards, four ATM cards, five cheque books, two PAN cards, two rubber stamps and other incriminating documents

Over a period of time, Madhusudhan convinced several poor people to join the company

They returned them to rightful owners using Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal

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Cyber fraudsters spend time understanding psychological vulnerabilities of their targets, such as fear, greed or curiosity, says TGCSB Director Shikha Goel

241 women murdered this year in various cases while 2,945 women were raped and 1,122 kidnapped

The most common cyber frauds reported in 2024 included business investment/stock frauds, part time jobs, digital arrest, fake customer care and debit and credit card frauds

The event took place at the designated site near the Police Headquarters attended by Shikha Goel, DGP, CID and Women Safety Wing, Telangana, senior police officials, professionals, and stakeholders.

Shikha Goel, Director of TGSCB, revealed that fraudsters were distributing APK files via fake links to ‘PM-KISAN’ and ‘PM YOJANA’ apps on WhatsApp. Clicking these links prompts the download of an application that hacks the phone, potentially leading to financial losses.

Shikha Goel, Director of TGSCB, stated that the suspects were involved in multiple frauds, including business investment scams, job frauds, digital arrest scams, and courier scams. Those arrested include 38 mule account holders and 10 agents who recruited them to open bank accounts and facilitate cyber frauds in exchange for commissions.

The State Police has successfully recovered 50,788 mobile devices from April 20 last year, to November 3 this year.

Shikha Goel, Director General, Women Safety Wing of Telangana police, said the police are moving ahead with a mission to combat domestic violence and support women’s rights and provides legal assistance, counseling and police intervention

According to the police, the accused told the victim stating that a huge amount that was transferred as ‘international remittances’, was seized by the customs department at the RGI Airport Hyderabad

According to the police, the victim who is a resident of Hyderabad received a call from a man who claimed to be an official of Mumbai police and informed that they were investigating him in connection with a money laundering case

Director, TGSCB, Shikha Goel, said in an operation lasting for over a fortnight, four teams of the TGSCB with assistance of the Rajasthan police raided several places and caught 27 persons