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The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Week-long training equips 151 Telangana police personnel with advanced CSEAM investigation skills
Best practices in search and seizure, advanced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and forensic tools, and social media tracing techniques, were among the key focus areas of a week-long training programme for 151 investigating officers handling Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM) cyber tipline cases. The training also covered legal provisions under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Information Technology (IT) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and relevant judicial precedents. It was held at the Cyber Academy, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) headquarters, from August 1 to 7. Demonstrations of tools including Cyniq, C-Trace, Khoj, and Internet Crimes Against Children Child On-line Protection System (ICACCOPS) equipped officers with practical methods to trace and analyse digital evidence, while protocols for device seizure, content preservation, and handling sensitive material were emphasised. Participants were also trained in tracking suspects across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and dating apps. Daily assessments and structured feedback ensured officers strengthened both clarity and technical skills. The programme was conducted by TGCSB in collaboration with the Indian Child Protection (ICP) unit in New Delhi, amid a growing volume of cyber tipline reports from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), USA. Telangana Police have registered 510 FIRs based on 561 tiplines, bringing focus on the need for specialised training. Officers from 26 police units across the state took part in the initiative, which also involved reviewing 204 cyber tipline files for hands-on learning.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cybercrime fraudsters now supervise mule account holders from hotels, find Hyderabad police
Hyderabad: International cybercrime syndicates operating from Cambodia, Dubai, and Myanmar have taken their scams a step further — they are now supervising Indian mule account holders in real time by placing them in hotels and monitoring their banking activity over a 48-hour window when fraudulent funds are funnelled through their accounts. This growing trend, flagged by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, reveals how middlemen based in India are now being employed by foreign scam masterminds to coordinate this direct control. These middlemen, who are paid monthly or on commission, are instructed to book hotel rooms in metro cities close to the mule account holders' locations. Once the mule reaches the hotel, the operation begins. The middlemen take possession of the SIM card linked to the mule's bank account and insert it into their own mobile phone. Internet banking is activated, and remote access apps are used to take full control of the account. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad 'Only after verifying that they can operate the account without any restrictions and initiate third-party transfers does the fraudster abroad give the green signal,' a TGCSB official explained. 'The account details are then shared with fraud teams running investment scams, fake job offers, and digital arrest frauds from cybercrime hubs abroad,' he said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Historic Cars Every Enthusiast Should Know Undo by Taboola by Taboola To bypass transfer limitations, beneficiary accounts are preloaded, allowing large sums to be moved seamlessly. Once the funds start flowing — often crores of rupees — they are immediately broken down and routed to a network of additional accounts to avoid detection. 'Within 24 to 48 hours, these accounts are usually flagged by alert victims or financial institutions, prompting law enforcement to freeze them. By then, the operation is wrapped up. The mule's SIM card is returned, they are paid Rs 2 lakh–Rs 3 lakh depending on the volume of transactions, and the hotel room is vacated,' police said. Police in Hyderabad and Cyberabad commissionerates busted three such networks operating from hotels in Hi-Tec City, Mumbai, and Noida in July. In one case, two middlemen from Rajasthan managed seven mule accounts under the instructions of a fraudster known only as 'Jack,' suspected to be based in Cambodia or Dubai. In Mumbai, two men from Thane coordinated with four mule account holders on behalf of a Dubai-based scammer. Similarly, a fraudster operating from Greater Noida was arrested for running the same playbook using local suppliers and hotels. Hyderabad cyber crimes wing DCP D Kavitha confirmed the trend. 'Earlier, cybercriminals used to collect banking kits and operate remotely. But with many account holders now refusing that method, direct supervision has become common. It ensures smoother fund flow and reduces the risk of error. We have recently nabbed three such gangs,' she said. Law enforcement agencies have warned that this method is gaining traction across India, transforming cyber fraud into a hybrid operation with both digital and on-ground control.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Graduates among 228 held in nationwide cybercrime crackdown by Telangana bureau
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) apprehended 228 accused persons, including 27 female offenders, for their involvement in various cybercrime offences across India between January 1 and July 31, 2025. Among the 228 accused, 93 are from Telangana. The arrests were carried out across several states, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. A majority of the accused—149 out of 228 belong to the 18 to 30 years age group. Most of them are educated, with 49 being graduates, 18 graduates, and one Law graduate. This year's crackdown targeted a wide range of cybercrimes, including fake call centres, job scams, child exploitation, and cyber slavery rings. The enforcement effort, which included three special operations conducted by TGCSB during this period, led to a 13 percent decline in cybercrime cases in Telangana during the first half of the year. The 228 arrested individuals are linked to 1,313 cybercrime cases across India and 189 cases in Telangana, involving a total fraud of Rs 92 crore.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Hans India
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrests 228 criminals
Hyderabad: TheTelangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has apprehended 228 accused persons, including 27 women, over the last seven months. The individuals were involved in various cyber crime offences across India. The arrests were made across multiple states, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. According to the Cyber Security Bureau, the crackdown covered a wide range of cyber crimes, from fake call centres and job scams to child exploitation and cyber slavery rings. 'This extensive enforcement effort, including three special operations conducted during this period by TGCSB, resulted in a 13 per cent decline in cyber crime cases in Telangana during the first half of this year,' said Shikha Goel, Director, TGCSB. During the same period, the Child Protection Unit (CPU) of TGCSB arrested 15 habitual offenders associated with 57 cyber tip line complaints involving Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM) across Telangana. In special operations, the bureau also arrested various other accused involved in multiple crimes across the country. The 228 arrested individuals are linked to 1,313 all-India and 189 Telangana crime links, in which Rs 92 crore was defrauded. The arrested hail from every corner of India, including Telangana (93), Nagaland (42), Gujarat (20), Andhra Pradesh (17), West Bengal (6), Uttar Pradesh (6), Manipur (5), Assam (5), Maharashtra (5), Odisha (5), Karnataka (3), Bihar (3), Meghalaya (2), and one each in Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. The arrested individuals were found to be involved in various types of cyber offences, including 66 related to fake call centres, 77 in investment and job frauds, 15 CSEAM-related, 18 in cyber slavery modules, 13 online trading frauds, and several other offences such as illegal SIM box operators, digital arrest, identity theft, and impersonation.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
228 cyber criminals arrested across India by Telangana Cyber Security Bureau
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) arrested 228 individuals, including 27 women, for their involvement in various cybercrimes between 1 January and 31 July this year. The arrests were made through its seven cybercrime police stations across Telangana and other states, including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. The director of TGCSB, Shikha Goel, said that the arrested people are linked to 1,313 cybercrime cases nationwide and 189 in Telangana, involving a total fraud of ₹92 crore. 'The crackdown led to a 13% decline in reported cybercrime cases across Telangana in the first half of the year,' said the officer. The Bureau conducted three major special operations from January to July. Fake call centre busted in Feb A fraudulent call centre operating out of Patrika Nagar, Hi-Tec City, Hyderabad, was shut down. Sixty-three individuals, mostly from Gujarat and the North East, were arrested for targeting NRIs and US citizens through fake tech support and legal scam calls. Cyber fraud crackdown in Gujarat in May Between 1 and 10 May, a 10-day operation in Surat led to the arrest of 20 individuals involved in cyber fraud. They were linked to over 60 cases in Telangana and 515 across India. Child sexual exploitation cases in June Fifteen repeat offenders were arrested by the Child Protection Unit for possessing and circulating child sexual exploitation and abuse material. These arrests followed 57 cyber tipline complaints. The arrested accused were involved in a wide range of offences, including 66 in fake call centre operations, 77 in investment and job frauds, 15 in child sexual exploitation material (CSEAM), 18 in cyber slavery rackets, and others in SIM box fraud, identity theft, online trading scams, and digital arrest cases. 'Most of the accused (149 out of 228) are aged between 18 and 30 years. They come from a range of educational and professional backgrounds, including 49 graduates, 18 B. Tech holders, and one law graduate. Many were found to be students, software professionals, private employees, and bank staff,' explained the officer. Citizens are urged to report suspicious online activity via the 1930 helpline or at
