Massive cyber crime bust: Hyderabad Cyber police arrested 18 & exposed Rs 6.9 crore fraud
Hyderabad: In a meticulously planned Hyderabad Cyber crime police operation spanning three states, cyber sleuths unraveled a web of deceit that trapped victims across India in as many as 319 cases. Of these, 45 were from Telangana.
The operation led to the arrest of 18 cybercriminals, including three kingpins, and exposed a sophisticated network of fraudsters. These fraudsters are involved in various cyber crimes ranging from investment scams to sextortion.
Led by DCP Cyber Crimes, Dara Kavitha, six teams of cybercrime police fanned out across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan in a coordinated strike that has sent shockwaves through the criminal underworld.
Six major investment fraud cases were cracked open, alongside instances of digital fraud, sextortion, OTP fraud, and insurance scams. The total fraud amount identified in the cases is over Rs 6.9 crores.
The police identified the arrested cybercriminals as Nikesh Bhati, Sanjay Biman Das, Mohd. Airf Barkat Ali Shaikh, Saket Satish Tembhurne, Anna Gokul Dhage, Kapil Bhausaheb Nagare, Ajay Gopinath Mishra alias Keshav Kumar alias Kapoor, and Amir Kashinath Jadhav hailing from Maharashtra. They also included Yogesh Kumar,Devraj Chandrawat alias Naanu, Sunny alias Rohan Yadav, Sameen Khan alias Shamin Khan, Shaikul Khan Mewati alias Shaikool Khan hailing from Rajasthan, and Riddh Bedi, Sridhar, Uday Kumar, Varun Kumar, G. Koushik hailing from Karnataka.
Hyderabad police freeze Rs 1.6 crore
The seizure list includes a tech-savvy criminal’s toolkit – 26 mobile phones, 16 ATM cards, laptops, high-configuration desktops, and a rubber stamp, blending modern and traditional tools.
Hyderabad cyber crime police froze Rs 1.6 crore in the accused’s bank accounts, a significant step towards restitution for victims of these schemes.
Commissioner of Police C V Anand IPS praised the operation’s success and emphasized public vigilance in the digital age. He stated, “We urge citizens to be cautious about sharing personal information online, especially on investment and dating platforms. When in doubt, verify. If you suspect foul play, call our toll-free number 1930.”
