In a major crackdown on digital crime, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Hyderabad has arrested 25 cyber fraudsters operating from seven different states, linked to a staggering 453 cyber fraud cases across India. Of these, 66 cases directly affected victims in Telangana, highlighting the widespread impact of these coordinated scams.
The arrests are part of an intensive operation by the Hyderabad Cyber Crime unit, which also recorded remarkable progress in recovery and redressal. In June 2025 alone, the police successfully refunded ₹72.85 lakh to victims. Additionally, the National Lok Adalat held on June 14 resulted in the return of another ₹3.67 crore to victims across 64 cases, pushing the total refunds to over ₹4.4 crore in just one month.
The police seized a range of crucial evidence during the crackdown, including 34 mobile phones, 20 cheque books, 17 debit cards, 16 passbooks, 8 SIM cards, and ₹1 lakh in cash. These items reflect the scale and complexity of the cybercrime operations being carried out by these individuals.
Several high-value fraud cases were exposed in the process. In a Stock Trading Scam involving a loss of ₹2.59 crore, the victim was lured through Facebook and WhatsApp into investing on a fake platform named FINALTORG.COM. Two accused from Haryana were arrested in this case. Another scam involving a fake investment app, "Abott Wealth Management", resulted in a ₹74.36 lakh loss for the victim — two individuals from Pune, Maharashtra, were arrested for their involvement.
A separate case of impersonation involving a fake YES BANK trading website led to a ₹45.83 lakh loss, where the victim was promised a 33% return on investments. Two fraudsters from Gujarat were taken into custody. In another incident, a fake Indian Oil dealership scam caused a ₹31.76 lakh loss after the victim received forged IOCL documents. Two accused from Delhi, originally hailing from Bihar, were arrested in this case.
In addition to financial fraud, the Cyber Crime unit also addressed 22 cases related to Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitative Material (CSAEM), received through the I4C/NECMEC tip line. These cases have been forwarded to the respective police stations, resulting in the arrest of several individuals.
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have also issued public advisories to help citizens stay safe from such frauds. They have urged people to avoid trusting unknown investment groups found on Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram, and to refrain from clicking on suspicious links or downloading APK files sent via messages. Citizens were reminded that no government agency, including CBI, ED, RBI, Customs, or FedEx, will conduct video or Skype calls or ask for online payments.
One notable warning is regarding the tactic of “digital arrest”, where scammers pose as authorities to create panic. Police have clarified that this is a fraudulent method, and people should not fall for it.
Timely reporting remains the most effective defense. Citizens are encouraged to report cyber fraud immediately, which significantly increases the chances of recovering lost funds.
📞 For any cyber-related concerns, the public is urged to call the Cyber Fraud Helpline at 1930 or report incidents at cybercrime.gov.in.
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