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Nearly 60 per cent of financial losses suffered by cybercrime victims in Telangana are linked to stock market and investment frauds, Cyber Security Bureau Director Shikha Goel said. She warned of sophisticated international networks and urged citizens to remain cautious.
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The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, in coordination with Khammam Police, carried out a two-day enforcement drive targeting mule bank accounts used for cybercrime transactions. The operation led to two arrests, identification of over 120 mule accounts, and detection of suspicious transactions worth Rs 7.84 crore.
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TGCSB, in coordination with law and order police units, has launched “Operation Crackdown 2.0” to monitor previously arrested cybercrime offenders and prevent repeat offences. The operation involves a standardised verification protocol across police units.
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The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has issued a public advisory warning citizens about increased online scams and digital payment frauds during Holi.
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The Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory clarified that material objects linked to high-profile cases, including the Note for Vote and phone tapping cases, are safe and accounted for, even as investigations continue into a recent fire incident at the FSL premises.
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The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 81 persons, including seven women, from five States for aiding cybercrime operations. The arrests target facilitators providing bank accounts and SIM cards to fraudsters. Several accounts have been frozen, and refunds are being processed.
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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
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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
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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
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Shikha Goel, Director, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) attributes the reduction to awareness, data-driven enforcement and prompt action
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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
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Police seize 20 mobile phones, 28 SIM cards, four ATM cards, five cheque books, two PAN cards, two rubber stamps and other incriminating documents
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Over a period of time, Madhusudhan convinced several poor people to join the company
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They returned them to rightful owners using Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal
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In her speech, Megha touched upon the struggles of building something from scratch — without legacy or cushion — as a first-generation entrepreneur
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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
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241 women murdered this year in various cases while 2,945 women were raped and 1,122 kidnapped
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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
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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.
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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.
