TGCSB arrests 21 people linked to cyber gangs

The police across the Telangana identified the ATM centres through which the money collected from cybercrime victims was withdrawn periodically.

Hyderabad: In a major operation, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) caught 21 people who were involved in various cyber frauds and helped the cybercriminals in transferring money after converting it into crypto currency.

The arrested are Ramesh Kumar of Katedan, Haroon Khan of Kishanbagh, Shaik Mateen of Charminar, Mirza Hyder Askari of Charminar, Mohd Dastagir Farhan of Chandrayangutta, Noor Jahan of Jahanuma, Mujahed Hussain of Moula Ali, Mohd Rahmathulllah of Golconda, Durga Prasad of Uppal, Thirumala Subhash of Malkajgiri, Mohd Salman of Chandrayangutta, Sankendla Raju of Karimnagar and Mohd Sumairuddin of Falaknuma. The agents who are arrested are Mujtaba Ali of Moula Ali, Jafer Ali of Charminar, Mohd Masood of Falaknuma, Ahmed Raza of Charminar, M Prasad (36) A Vishnu (35) V Akkanna (56) and D Anil (29), all from Karimnagar.

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According to the police, 13 of those arrested were withdrawing money from different ATM centres and handing it over to the agents. The police across the Telangana identified the ATM centres through which the money collected from cybercrime victims was withdrawn periodically. “We shortlisted the ATM centres from where amount between Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh was withdrawn. Based on the leads, we maintained a watch and caught the brokers,” said Shikha Goel, Director Telangana Cyber Security Bureau.

The agents were providing ATM cards and handing over to the brokers, who after withdrawing it handed over the cash to them. “Using some crypto wallets, the agents converted the money in crypto currency and sent it to Dubai. We identified three people are staying abroad and LoC was issued against them,” added Shikha Goel.