CRIME
Cyberabad police arrest 25 cyber scammers so far this year; refund over Rs 78 lakh to victims
The investigation revealed the pan-India spread of cybercriminal networks, with offenders from different states
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 17 Jan 2026 8:00 AM IST
Two drug peddlers in Hyderabad held for selling MDMA, OG; Rs 1 lakh worth of narcotics seized
The accused have been identified as Anwar Hussain (33), an IT recruiter and a resident of Rajendranagar; Burra Sampath (31), a car driver and a...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 Jan 2026 5:51 PM IST
Banned Chinese manja sales stopped in Kacheguda, Domalguda; 12 arrested, 106 bobbins seized
The arrested accused persons were in illegal possession of banned Chinese Manja, which is an offence under section 5 of the Environment (Protection)...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 Jan 2026 5:30 PM IST
What to do if you face a digital arrest scam, Hyderabad police share safety tips
Scammers use a variety of tactics to trick victims into giving money, personal information or access to devices
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 16 Jan 2026 4:08 PM IST
Balapur police seize duplicate Karachi mehendi cones, machinery worth Rs 8 lakh; 2 arrested
Based on a tip-off, the two police teams simultaneously raided the manufacturing unit at Balapur and SKS Travels and Cargo at Afzalgunj and...
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 15 Jan 2026 8:30 AM IST
Kadapa: Fake Mumbai-based RTI activist held for blackmailing, demanding ā¹10 Cr from Eluru MP Mahesh, Mydukur MLA Sudhakar
The accused has been identified as Rushant Jayakumar Wadke, a resident of Mumbai
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 14 Jan 2026 10:56 AM IST
Hyderabad: Nigerian man deported for overstaying in India, alleged drug gang links
Obasi James Victor, 38, entered India on a Tourist Visa and landed at the CSI Airport, Mumbai, on December 31, 2011
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 14 Jan 2026 8:00 AM IST
OTP scams alert: Hyderabad police issue public advisory
Public can report suspected fraud to the National Cybercrime Helpline (1930) or online at cybercrime.gov.in.
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 13 Jan 2026 3:38 PM IST
Hyderabad: Woman booked for cheating devotees with fake TTD Srivari Seva tickets
Victims claim that more than 100 devotees were cheated in a similar manner using fake TTD tickets
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 13 Jan 2026 10:04 AM IST
Khammam: Police bust cyber fraud racket that siphoned off ā¹549.95 Cr; 18 held
Unemployed youth were promised jobs and commissions if they opened bank accounts
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy Published on 12 Jan 2026 11:15 AM IST
Illegal sale of banned Chinese manja: Kalapathar kite shop owner held, stock worth Rs 6.9 lakh seized
The sleuths of the Commissionerās Task Force, West Zone, acting on credible information, apprehended Mohd. Shazaib at Sadhu Kite Shop, Deccan Bakery,...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 11 Jan 2026 4:59 PM IST
Backdoor job placement scam: Cyberabad police arrest five for cheating unemployed youth
While searching for an IT job, he was contacted on WhatsApp by a woman identifying herself as a job consultant
By Newsmeter Network Published on 11 Jan 2026 2:22 PM IST
