Hyderabad Cyber Crime

Hyderabad: In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Cyber Crimes Police, Hyderabad, arrested 25 cyber fraudsters across seven states, involved in 453 cyber fraud cases across India, including 66 cases in Telangana. The coordinated out-of-state operation is part of the Cyberabad Police’s aggressive efforts to combat rising cyber fraud.

💰 Massive Recoveries for Victims

In June 2025, authorities successfully refunded ₹72.85 lakh to fraud victims. Additionally, during the National Lok Adalat held on June 14, ₹3.67 crore was refunded across 64 cases, marking a significant achievement in victim redressal.

🔍 Seizures During Arrests

The team confiscated:

• 34 mobile phones

• 20 cheque books

• 17 debit cards

• 16 bank passbooks

• 8 SIM cards

• ₹1 lakh in cash

⚠️ Major Cases Detected:

1. Stock Trading Scam – ₹2.59 Crore Loss

A victim was duped into investing in a fake platform, FINALTORG.COM, through Facebook and WhatsApp promotions.

• Arrested: 2 accused from Haryana

2. Fake App Investment – ₹74.36 Lakh Loss

The victim lost funds after investing through a fraudulent app, Abott Wealth Management.

• Arrested: 2 accused from Pune, Maharashtra

3. YES BANK Trading Impersonation – ₹45.83 Lakh Loss

Fraudsters posed as YES Bank agents, tricking the victim via a fake trading portal, yesbong.com, offering 33% returns.

• Arrested: 2 from Gujarat

4. Fake Indian Oil Dealership – ₹31.76 Lakh Loss

Scammers offered dealership opportunities via forged documents from IOCL.

• Arrested: 2 from Delhi (originally from Bihar)

👮‍♂️ CSAEM TIP Line Cases

Hyderabad Cyber Crimes also received 22 cases related to Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitative Material via I4C/NECMEC. All cases were transferred to local police stations for further investigation, and arrests were made.

📢 Public Advisory:

• Avoid investment offers from unknown Telegram/WhatsApp groups or social media.

• Never install unknown APKs or click suspicious links from SMS/WhatsApp.

• No legitimate agency (CBI, ED, RBI, Customs, FedEx) asks for money via online calls or payments.

• Digital arrest threats are fake – stay calm and report immediately.

📞 Report Cyber Fraud:

• Cyber Fraud Helpline: 1930

• Online Reporting: cybercrime.gov.in

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