TGSCB busts cybercrime network, 81 held from five States
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGSCB) has arrested 81 persons, including seven women, from five States for their alleged involvement in a network of cybercrimes.
Director of TGSCB Shikha Goel said the operation aimed to dismantle the supply chain that enables cyber fraudsters to operate. “Facilitators who provide bank accounts, mobile numbers, SIM cards and financial channels were identified and arrested. By acting against them, TGSCB seeks to cripple the infrastructure supporting large-scale financial fraud,” Goel said.
Focus on breaking the cybercrime ecosystem
The arrests were made in a coordination police teams in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Those arrested are linked to 754 cybercrime cases registered across the country. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were involved in fraudulent transactions worth ₹95 crore.
Among those arrested were a sales executive of a private bank accused in 106 cases and two other private bank employees allegedly involved in illegal financial transfers.
Phones, SIMs and bank documents seized
Police seized 84 mobile phones, 101 SIM cards and 89 bank passbooks and cheque books used in fraudulent operations. Officials said 58 of the arrested persons were “mule account holders” who allowed their bank accounts to be used for unlawful money transfers, while 17 acted as agents.
Of the total, 28 were from Kerala, 23 from Maharashtra, 10 from Andhra Pradesh, seven from Tamil Nadu and 13 from Karnataka. TGSCB has identified and frozen several accounts linked to the accused. The process of refunding victims is under way after due verification, Goel added.
