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Hans India
7 days ago
- Hans India
Cops restore nearly Rs 1 crore to victims of cybercrime
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police have made significant strides in combating cybercrime, successfully detecting 25 cases and apprehending 45 offenders from various states across India in July, up to the 22nd. Investigations have highlighted the widespread nature of these criminal networks. In a major win for victims, the Cybercrime unit successfully processed and obtained 153 refund orders from the courts in 40 cases, amounting to Rs 99,14,399. This substantial sum will be refunded to those who lost money to cyber fraudsters. Among the 45 individuals arrested, 17 were linked to trading fraud. Furthermore, nine offenders were apprehended for operating a cybercrime call centre that defrauded both US and Indian citizens; these individuals have been remanded to judicial custody. The arrested persons from West Bengal include Danish Alam, Saheb Ali, Mohammed Fahad Pervez, MD AamanAlam, Mohammed Mohsin, Farid Hossain, MD Shadab Alam, and Mohammad Sonu. The 25 cases detected encompass a range of cybercrimes: 10 trading fraud cases, one digital arrest fraud, four part-time job scams, five phishing fraud cases, and one case each of advertisement fraud, general cyber fraud, fake customer fraud, business fraud, and matrimony fraud. Authorities seized a considerable amount of evidence, including 9 laptops, 27 phones, 2 passbooks, and 6 debit and credit cards. The Cybercrime unit urges citizens to remain vigilant and take the following precautions: be extremely cautious of investment and trading scams that promise exceptionally high returns; always verify financial transactions before transferring any money; be highly sceptical of urgent demands for money or personal information such as Aadhaar numbers, bank account numbers, or One-Time Passwords (OTPs); always verify the source of communication and confirm information with the relevant authorities or institutions; block and report any suspicious numbers, particularly those demanding money or personal details; exercise caution with links received via messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or email; and report cyber frauds immediately by calling 1930 or visiting further updates, citizens are advised to follow the official communication channels of the Cyberabad Police.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- The Hindu
Nine arrested for operating fake call centre targeting Indians and Americans
Nine individuals were arrested by the Cyberabad Police for operating a fake call centre from a rented villa in Bachupally, targeting unsuspecting victims in both India and the United States under the guise of customer support representatives from reputed financial platforms including PayPal, Geek Squad, and other credit card companies. The operation was unearthed by the Medchal Special Operation Team (SOT) and cybercrime police following intelligence inputs. The arrested accused, all natives of Kolkata, West Bengal, were identified as Danish Alam, Md. Saheb Ali alias Sonu, Md. Fahad Pervez, Md. Aman Alam, Md. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Mohammed Mohsin, Farid Hussain, Md. Shadhab Alam, and Md. Sonu. They had relocated to Cyberabad with the promise of high salaries, commissions, and free accommodation. A few more suspects involved in the operation remain absconding, and efforts are underway to trace them. Investigations revealed that the gang was operating a full-fledged illegal call centre, receiving inbound VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls from victims using apps like Zoiper, X-Lite, and Microsoft Teams, which were triggered via phishing emails. These emails impersonated major platforms such as PayPal, Geek Squad, and credit card services, falsely warning recipients of unauthorised transactions. When the victims responded, the accused, trained to speak fluently in English using scripted dialogues, convinced them to install remote access tools such as AnyDesk. Once they accessed the victims' systems, they harvested sensitive data including bank credentials, transaction histories, and passwords. Victims, many of whom were senior citizens and women, were threatened with bogus criminal charges like drug trafficking or the leaking of personal photographs if they refused to cooperate. In some cases, the fraudsters impersonated police officers or judicial authorities to create panic and extract money. The gang also used fake banking apps, spoofed emails, and social engineering tactics for frauds. The police recovered 22 mobile phones, 10 laptops, multiple headsets, and a full VOIP call setup from the location. It was further revealed that the gang had recently shifted from another villa in SVS Aparna, Bachupally, after raising suspicion among residents. A case has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, 2008. Police are in the process of identifying additional victims, recovering defrauded funds, and dismantling the digital infrastructure used by the group. The cybercrime police advised the public not to respond to suspicious emails or calls claiming to be from customer service teams. Verification should always be made through official sources, and any suspected cyber fraud should be reported immediately by dialling 1930 or contacting the nearest cybercrime police station.
