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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Panchkula police arrest 2 for duping elderly man in digital arrest scam
Panchkula: The police arrested two individuals for allegedly duping an elderly man of Rs 57.9 lakh by 'digitally arresting' them. The accused posed as officials from the Hyderabad Police headquarters and convinced the victim that he was being digitally arrested for involvement in a money laundering case. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accused were arrested on July 29 from Dadoli Village in Hisar. The investigation, led by SI Saurabh Singh and under the supervision of cyber SHO Yudhveer, led to the arrest of the accused individuals, Manish and Amit, both residents of Dadoli village, Hisar. Both accused have been remanded to five days of police custody, where officials will investigate their mobile phones, bank accounts, digital transactions, and connections with other accomplices involved in the scam. According to the victim, 83-year-old Rajendra, a retired HMT employee from Sector 16, Panchkula, the fraud began on Jan 16 when he received a WhatsApp video call from a person claiming to be an officer from the Hyderabad Police headquarters. The caller informed Rajendra that he was implicated in a serious money laundering case and needed to be in Hyderabad within two hours. When the elderly man expressed his inability to travel, the scammer showed him a video of a person named 'Goyal', who fled abroad after committing fraud. Rajendra was told that his Aadhaar card was linked to the fraud and that he was digitally arrested. The scammers continued to manipulate the victim's fear, threatening him with grave consequences if he informed anyone. They kept him under mental control for three days, during which they convinced him to transfer a total of Rs 57,90,000 from his various bank accounts.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Elderly man duped of ₹4.27 lakh in online coin sale scheme
A 74-year-old man from Ramnagar, Hyderabad was duped of ₹4.27 lakh in a total of 28 UPI transactions in a fake coin sale scheme. The scam unfolded after the victim came across a Facebook advertisement claiming that old coins could fetch crores in resale value. Intrigued by the offer, the man contacted a number listed in the advert and was approached by a person identifying himself as Manoj Kumar, along with several unidentified accomplices. The gang convinced the victim that his collection of coins was worth ₹72 lakh and began demanding payments under various pretexts including registration, coin verification, RBI clearance certificates, travel and accommodation and courier fee among others. The investigation revealed that over the span of six weeks, from February 14 to March 26, the man was made to transfer money through 28 UPI transactions. The total loss amounted to ₹4,27,590. Initially, the accused maintained contact, reassuring the victim that his payment would be processed soon. However, once the transfers were completed, they became evasive and eventually began threatening him when he demanded the promised amount. Left financially devastated after borrowing money from relatives to make the payments, the victim lodged a complaint with the cyber crime wing of the Hyderabad Police. A case was booked and an investigation is underway.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- The Hindu
‘Free iPhone' in Instagram gift box turns costly for Hyderabad resident
A 38-year-old man from Asif Nagar was duped of ₹1.05 lakh in an online gift scam after being lured by a fraudulent Instagram account posing as a mobile store. The incident played out on July 15, when the victim came across a page named 'Zam Zam Mobilez'. The scammers, posing as representatives of the page, claimed that he had won a luxury gift box containing an iPhone, an Ultra watch, and earbuds. They then shared a malicious link, instructing him to confirm 'Parcel No. 65' along with his name during a WhatsApp call. Over the course of the interaction, the fraudsters demanded multiple payments under various false pretences, including courier charges, GST, customs clearance, packaging, and gift fees. Unaware of the deception, the victim made several payments, amounting to a total loss of ₹1.05 lakh. The scam came to light when he was asked to transfer an additional ₹15,000 the next day. Suspecting foul play, he sought advice from a friend and realised he had been conned. A case was booked by the cybercrime wing of the Hyderabad Police, and an investigation is underway to trace the criminals behind the fake Instagram page.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- The Hindu
478 held by She Teams for sexual harassment during Bonalu and Moharram
A total of 478 individuals, including 92 minors, were nabbed by the She Teams of the Hyderabad Police, for various offences related to harassment and inappropriate behaviour in crowded public gatherings during Bonalu and Moharram in July 2025. Of those caught, 386 were adults. Among those picked up, 288 were let off with warnings after counselling, while four individuals were booked under petty cases that led to convictions and fines totalling ₹1,050. In a separate set of petition disposals, five offenders were convicted, one of whom received imprisonment along with a fine, while four others were fined ₹50 each. Additionally, eight FIRs were registered across different police stations in the city. The police said that several individuals were caught red-handed for misbehaving with women devotees at prominent religious sites such as Golconda Bonalu, Balkampet Yellamma Temple, and Secunderabad's Ujjaini Mahakali Temple. To manage the large festive crowds and enhance women's safety, up to 14 She Teams were deployed at various locations. Beyond enforcement, the teams also undertook extensive outreach efforts. A total of 124 awareness programmes were conducted, alongside 1,405 observations in public spaces and 352 mobile campaigns using audio-visual (AV) vehicles in an attempt to promote awareness about safety, encourage reporting of harassment, and reinforce a culture of zero tolerance towards gender-based misconduct. In an advisory issued to the public, She Teams warned citizens to remain cautious online. People were urged to be wary of fake social media profiles, avoid oversharing personal information, and secure their digital accounts with strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Citizens have been encouraged to report any incidents of teasing or harassment by contacting SHE Teams through Dial 100 or WhatsApp at 9490616555.
NDTV
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Hari Hara Veeru Mallu Trailer Event Cancelled At Sandhya Theatre Due To Safety Concerns Following Pushpa 2 Stampede
New Delhi: Amid much fanfare, the grand trailer launch of Hari Hara Veeru Mallu took place on Thursday morning across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The film is led by Pawan Kalyan in the titular character Veera Mallu, with Bobby Deol and Nidhhi Agerwal in key roles. Hari Hara Veeru Mallu is directed by Krish and Jyothi Krisna. However, the trailer launch was cancelled at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre after an overwhelming response from the Pawan Kalyan fans who were preparing for a grand celebration. The management of the Hyderabad cinema hall called off the event citing safety concerns in the wake of the stampede that took place on December 4, 2024 at the premiere show of Pushpa 2: The Rule. What's Happening The trailer drop of Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veeru Mallu was cancelled at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre. Sandhya Theatre is a single-screen movie hall that is known for its loyal Tollywood fanbase. As the trailer launch neared, there was an ocean of people who gathered to collect the passes for the event, according to a Deccan Herald report. The police intervened to control the crowd and the management of Sandhya Theatre eventually decided to cancel the event. Such strict action came in place after the Pushpa 2 tragedy that took place in Sandhya Theatre on December 4, 2024. The Pushpa 2 Stampede Case In Sandhya Theatre On December 4, 2024, Allu Arjun made a surprise visit to Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre for the audience who had come to watch the premiere show of Pushpa 2, a stampede broke out after fans went berserk. This led to the death of a 35-year-old woman, Revathi, and left her nine-year-old son, Sri Tej, in critical condition. The Hyderabad Police registered a case against the actor, his security team and the theatre management, based on a complaint by the victim's family. Allu Arjun was charged by the Hyderabad Police with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and voluntarily causing hurt. The Telugu superstar was arrested and later granted anticipatory bail. Appeal Of Hari Hara Veeru Mallu Makers Ahead Of The Trailer Launch The makers of Pawan Kalyan's film had taken to X yesterday to announce the trailer launch event taking place today. Highlighting how the safety of the audience is paramount, they had shared a post where the caption read, "A heartfelt message from our producer AM Rathnam garu Let's celebrate the # HHVM Trailer tomorrow at 11:10 AM with the same love and madness you have always shown but responsibly and with pride for our Chief Shri @PawanKalyan garu." In A Nutshell Due to an unprecedented turnout of fans at the trailer launch of Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veeru Mallu in Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre, the event has been cancelled as a safety measure. After the Pushpa 2 tragedy last year, the Sandhya Theatre management has reinforced stricter rules.
