Hyderabad: 10 April Posted at 2:49 AM IST
Cybercrime Police in Cyberabad have intensified their crackdown on online fraud, detecting seven cases and arresting 10 individuals across multiple states between April 1 and April 7, 2026. The operation highlights the growing scale and inter-state nature of cybercriminal networks in India.
According to T Sai Manohar DCP, the cases span various types of cyber fraud, including trading scams, part-time job fraud, loan fraud, and so-called “digital arrest” fraud. Among these, trading fraud accounted for the highest number of cases, with four incidents reported during the week.
A significant achievement in the crackdown was the arrest of ten accused individuals operating from different states, reflecting the widespread and organized nature of cybercrime networks. Investigations revealed that these networks often rely on mule bank accounts and coordinated operations to deceive victims and transfer funds.
In addition to arrests, Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police also facilitated financial relief for victims. A total of 258 refund orders were processed across 46 cases through court intervention, resulting in the recovery of ₹74,28,744 for affected individuals.
One of the most notable cases involved a large-scale part-time job fraud, where a victim was cheated of ₹33.44 lakh. Fraudsters initially contacted the victim via WhatsApp, offering simple online tasks such as posting Google Maps reviews in exchange for commissions. After building trust through small payments, the victim was lured into investing larger sums through a fake trading platform.
The fraud escalated as the victim was added to Telegram groups and guided by individuals posing as tutors and officials. Despite being shown fake profits, the victim was unable to withdraw funds and was repeatedly asked to make additional payments. Eventually, the fraudsters ceased communication after routing the money through multiple accounts.
Police arrested four individuals from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in connection with this case. They were allegedly involved in creating and supplying bank accounts to facilitate the transfer of fraudulent funds.
Telangana Police has issued a public advisory urging citizens to remain cautious of unsolicited job offers and investment schemes shared through social media platforms. They emphasized that legitimate employers do not ask for payments to release salaries or commissions.
Citizens are advised to report cyber fraud immediately through the official portal or helpline 1930 to increase the chances of fund recovery.
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