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Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Cyberabad cybercrime cracks 7 cases in week; nabs 10 from various states
Hyderabad: In a major breakthrough, the Cyberabad Cyber Crime police successfully detected seven cybercrime cases in a week and arrested ten people across multiple states in the country. The investigation revealed the pan-India spread of cybercriminal networks, with offenders from different states. According to the Cybercrime department, of the total ten arrests, seven were linked to trading fraud, two to 'smishing' (phishing via SMS), and one to business fraud. The cases were detected between August 5 and August 11. Cybercrime successfully processed and obtained 115 refund orders in 20 cases from court, amounting to Rs 60,33,819 to be refunded to the victims. Police seized 15 mobile phones, cheque books, a SIM card, a debit card, a PAN card, and proprietorship stamps from the accused persons. Cyberabad Cyber Crime police have urged citizens to be cautious of investment and trading scams that promise high returns. They advise verifying financial transactions before transferring money and being sceptical of urgent demands for money or personal information such as Aadhaar numbers, bank account numbers, or OTPs. Citizens should always verify the source of communication and confirm information with concerned authorities or institutions. They are advised to block and report any suspicious numbers, especially when they demand money or personal information. To be cautious of links received through messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or email, they should report cyber fraud immediately by calling 1930 or visiting For further updates, citizens can follow the Cyberabad Police's official communication channels.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
City bizman loses 1.24 crore in trading scam
Hyderabad: A local businessman fell victim to an elaborate cyber fraud scheme, losing 1.24 crore in a span of a month to tricksters posing as stock market investment advisors. On the complaint of the victim, Cyberabad Cyber Crime police have registered a case and launched an 46-year-old businessman from Bachupally was initially added to a WhatsApp group 'Market Exchange' in Feb. The group, led by an individual identifying himself as Nimesh Kampani, claimed to help people develop stock trading skills. Another fraudster, Neha Agarwal, presenting herself as an assistant professor, subsequently contacted the victim and introduced him to what she claimed was a BlinkX institutional trading made multiple deposits worth 1.25 crore into bank accounts provided by the fraudsters after being promised high returns through block trades and IPO allotments between March and April."The scammers built trust by allowing one small withdrawal of 1.77 lakh before demanding a 20% commission for further withdrawals. They used a professional-looking website, and I transferred the amount into multiple bank accounts in 20 transactions. As I was not able to withdraw even after paying the commission, I became suspicious and tried to find the office address they mentioned in Mumbai. It was a fake address," the victim said in his police the complaint of the victim, a case was registered under relevant sections of the BNS and the IT Act on Friday. Police were analysing the bank transaction details to identify and arrest the offenders.
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Case against YouTuber Anvesh for defaming Telangana DGP
HYDERABAD: The Cyberabad Cyber Crime police have registered a case against YouTuber Anvesh, popularly known as Prapancha Yatrikudu, who runs Naa Anveshana channel, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Telangana DGP Jitender and other senior officials in a video posted online. The case was registered under Sections 352, 353(1)(b), 353(1) (c), 353(2), 356(2), 356(3) of the BNS and Section 67 of the IT Act. The complaint was filed by a constable who, while monitoring social media as part of his official duties, came across a video titled 'Telangana DGP Metro Scam – 300 Kotlu Dochesaru' on his channel. The video thumbnail featured the image of the DGP and allegedly made several baseless and inflammatory accusations. In that video, Anvesh claimed that seven officials under the DGP looted Rs 300 crore and were involved in promoting illegal betting applications. He named senior officials including Hyderabad Metro Rail MD NVS Reddy, bureaucrats Vikas Raj, Dana Kishore, former chief secretary Santhi Kumari and others. The complainant stated that the video used defamatory content with the intent to tarnish the reputation of public officials, provoke public unrest, disturb peace and cause confusion. He added that the video misrepresented facts with an aim to incite enmity towards the government. The video, uploaded on April 29, was reportedly deleted within a few hours. Anvesh's channel has a subscriber base of 2.42 million.
