Cyberabad police bust National cybercrime network; 15 arrested in 11 cases
Police said the accused had duped victims by offering fake investment opportunities, promising high returns through manipulated trading platforms
By Newsmeter Network
Representational Image
Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Cybercrime Police busted a pan-India cybercriminal network, detecting 11 cybercrime cases and arresting 15 offenders during a focused crackdown between July 29 and August 4.
The arrests were made from different States, reflecting the wide geographic spread of the cybercrime operations.
Trading frauds dominate case load
Of the total cases, a majority, nine were related to online trading frauds, resulting in 12 arrests. Police said the accused had duped victims by offering fake investment opportunities, promising high returns through manipulated trading platforms.
Two more cases were related to gaming and business fraud, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in misleading schemes and digital deception.
Breakdown of offences
According to officials, the week-long operation led to the following case breakdown:
Trading Fraud: 9 cases, 12 arrests
Gaming Fraud: 1 case, 2 arrests
Business Fraud: 1 case, 1 arrest
Total: 11 cases, 15 arrests
The arrested individuals were part of well-organised syndicates operating across State lines. They used various digital tools to target unsuspecting citizens, often impersonating company representatives or financial advisors.
Other accused being tracked
During the investigation, the Cybercrime Police seized several items used in the execution of these crimes.
These include 14 mobile phones, 13 SIM cards, 8 debit cards, 4 proprietorship firm stamps, an Aadhaar card and a PAN card. Officials stated that the seized materials will aid in tracking down further links in the network and identifying additional victims.
Public advisory
The Cyberabad Police issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited investment opportunities and unknown contacts. They recommended the following preventive measures:
- Be sceptical of trading and investment platforms promising unusually high returns.
- Never share OTPs, bank details, Aadhaar numbers or other personal data with unverified sources.
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links received via messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Verify requests for money or sensitive information through official channels.
- Report any suspicious calls, messages, or transactions immediately.
- Cybercrime victims are encouraged to report incidents promptly by calling the helpline 1930 or by visiting www.cybercrime.gov.in.
