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Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
Hyderabad: Teen held for impersonating officials
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested a 19-year-old from Rajasthan for allegedly impersonating senior IAS and IPS officers. Police arrested Arbaj Khan, from Bahadurpur patti Meeran, Alwar, Rajasthan. Arbaj created several fake Facebook profiles, introducing himself as senior government officials and fraudulently obtaining money from his contacts. He is involved in two cases in Telangana. According to police, on May 12, the Cyber Crime Police received a complaint from a senior bureaucrat regarding the creation of a fake Facebook profile in his name. The fraudulent account was used to send friend requests and solicit money from the complainant's friends and relatives. The accused also used the complainant's photographs to create multiple fake profiles, falsely claiming to be a CRPF officer, and sent inappropriate and misleading messages, thereby tarnishing the reputation of high-ranking government officials and misleading the public. He created fake Facebook and WhatsApp accounts in the names of IAS and IPS officers, trapping their colleagues and extorting money from them. He was creating fake display pictures (DPs) and impersonating them to collect money from their officials. A team led by Inspector of Police N Ramu cracked the case. The cyber crime police have advised the general public to remain vigilant and not to fall prey to messages or friend requests on social media platforms that claim to be from senior government officials and request money. Always verify the authenticity of such communications through official channels. Never send money to any such persons without proper verification of their genuineness..
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Teen held for impersonating senior IAS, IPS officers on Facebook to extort money
A 19-year-old from Rajasthan has been arrested by Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police for creating fake Facebook profiles of senior IAS and IPS officers to dupe people into sending him money. The accused, Arbaz Khan, a resident of Bahadurpur Patti Meeran village in Alwar district, was caught after a senior bureaucrat filed a complaint on May 12, said an officer from the Hyderabad Cyber Crimes wing. The complaint alleged that someone had created a Facebook account using his name and photo, sent friend requests, and attempted to extort money from his contacts. 'Probe revealed that Khan had created multiple fake accounts, including one falsely identifying himself as a CRPF officer. He also sent misleading and inappropriate messages, damaging the reputations of several high-ranking officials. The accused used Facebook and WhatsApp to impersonate senior officers, targeting their colleagues and friends with fake display pictures and false identities,' said the officer, adding that he is also named in another case under investigation by Alwal police in Cyberabad. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad police officials have advised people not to trust social media messages that claim to be from government officers, especially when money is requested. Victims of cyber fraud are urged to dial 1930 or visit for help.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Man loses ₹15.2 lakh in stock trading scam
A 46-year-old government employee from Hyderabad lost ₹15.2 lakh to a stock trading scam after receiving a WhatsApp message offering investment opportunities. The message came from a number claiming to represent ICICI Securities Ltd., and the scammer falsely claimed to be SEBI-registered, said an officer from the cyber crimes police of Hyderabad. 'To gain the victim's trust, the fraudster regularly shared screenshots showing fake profits and guided him on how to invest. Believing the promises, the victim transferred ₹2 lakh, ₹5 lakh and ₹8.2 lakh over a period of time. Eventually, he was shown a fake profit figure of ₹91.12 lakh on what appeared to be a genuine ICICI Securities trading app,' said the officer. When he tried to withdraw his money, the scammer demanded an additional ₹4.3 lakh as clearance fee. On refusing, he was told that his account would be blocked and that he would not get any money back. Realising it was a trap, the man stopped further payments and filed an online complaint with the cyber crime police. Victims of cybercrime are urged to immediately dial 1930 or file a complaint on In urgent cases, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police can also be reached via call or WhatsApp on 8712665171.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Hyderabad student duped of ₹1 lakh in investment scam
A 19-year-old student from Hyderabad was duped of over ₹1 lakh after falling prey to an online investment scam via Instagram that 'offered' a commission-based earnings opportunity linked to an e-commerce platform. The victim, who received an initial message on Instagram followed by further contact on WhatsApp from an international number, was directed to a Telegram group and a website which was falsely branded to look like a popular e-commerce website's official platform, said an officer from the cyber crime police. Trusting the appearance and communication, she created an account and began investing small sums. 'The fraudsters lured her in by returning a small profit, an initial ₹1,000 investment saw ₹228 credited to her account. A subsequent ₹500 investment yielded a ₹1,600 return, encouraging the student to believe the scheme was legitimate. Over time, driven by trust and fear of losing prior investments, she borrowed money from friends and invested a total of ₹1,09,404,' said the officer. The fake platform showed her a balance of ₹1.81 lakh on its dashboard but disabled the withdrawal feature. The fraudsters demanded a final ₹58,000 to process the withdrawal, assuring her repeatedly that it would be the 'last transaction.' When she threatened to report them to the police, all communication ceased and her funds vanished. An online complaint has since been lodged by the victim, and Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a public advisory urging people, particularly students and young adults, to remain alert to such scams. Victims of such frauds are urged to report immediately via the national cybercrime portal ( dial 1930, or contact the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police directly on WhatsApp at 8712665171.
News18
29-04-2025
- Business
- News18
Investor In Hyderabad Defrauded Of Rs 2.8 Crore Through Fake IPO Offer
The scam reportedly began when the victim clicked on a Facebook advertisement that promised early access to upcoming IPOs In a troubling instance of stock market fraud, a 37-year-old private sector employee from Asif Nagar, Hyderabad, lost Rs 2.8 crore after falling victim to a fake Initial Public Offering (IPO) scheme, according to a Times of India report. The scam reportedly began when the victim clicked on a Facebook advertisement that promised early access to upcoming IPOs. The ad redirected him to a fraudulent website operated by scammers, who then added him to a WhatsApp group where regular discussions about IPO investments were staged to build credibility. One of the fraudsters, posing as a woman named 'Priya," gained the victim's trust and persuaded him to begin investing through a fake app called ASKMIN. Between March 7 and April 21, 2025, the victim made multiple deposits into the app. To reinforce the illusion of legitimacy, the scammers initially transferred Rs 4.9 lakh into the victim's account as so-called profits. Encouraged by this, the victim continued investing larger sums. However, when he eventually attempted to withdraw his funds, the fraudsters demanded a 15% processing fee. They even displayed a fake account balance of Rs 32.3 crore within the app to further mislead him. As the withdrawal was repeatedly delayed and additional payments were demanded, the victim realized he had been defrauded and approached the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police. A case has since been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, including charges of cheating, forgery, and running an organized crime syndicate. Authorities have launched an investigation into the network operating behind the ASKMIN platform. This case highlights the increasing sophistication of online financial scams and serves as a cautionary reminder to investors. Experts advise that individuals should only trust investment opportunities verified through SEBI-registered intermediaries or official stock exchange channels, and avoid engaging with unsolicited offers on social media or unfamiliar platforms. First Published: April 29, 2025, 13:43 IST
