Hyderabad cybercrime police recover over Rs. 1.6 crore in financial fraud cases
HYDERABAD: In a commendable display of efficiency and collaboration with the judiciary, the Hyderabad cybercrime police have successfully helped victims of financial fraud, swiftly restoring their losses totaling Rs. 1,61,24,226.
The cases involved intricate schemes where victims were targeted by individuals posing as legitimate services. In the first case, a victim from Hyderabad was deceived by a scammer posing as a FedEx courier service, coerced into transferring Rs. 98,79,000 under the guise of verifying accounts due to a fake parcel to Taiwan. The second case involved a victim duped by a fake stockbroker promising high returns, resulting in a loss of Rs. 1,04,8000.
Upon receiving reports, Cybercrime Police swiftly initiated investigations, leading to the freezing of the accused bank accounts holding Rs. 80,76,198 and Rs. 80,48,028 respectively. With court intervention, the frozen amounts were directed to be deposited before the Court, facilitating the victims’ recovery of their funds.
The cybercrime police warned the public against falling victim to similar scams, advising vigilance in verifying package statuses directly through official channels, avoiding deposits to unknown bank accounts based on false promises, and exercising caution in stock trading schemes not registered with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
The team, led by K. Madhusudan and Mattam Raju, under the supervision of Dy. Commissioner of Police, Cyber Crimes D. Kavitha and Asst. Commissioner Shiva Maruthi, successfully restored a victim’s financial loss. Their exemplary work has been recognized with proposed rewards for their meticulous efforts by A V Ranganath, Jt. Commissioner of Police, Crimes, and SIT of Hyderabad.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
