Hyderabad: Cybercrime police recover Rs 21.91 lakhs lost to online fraud in 5 cases

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Unit wing recovered Rs 21,91,665 in five cases, booked in 2024.

Fake job in Australia

In the first case, a complaint was received from a 54-year-old private employee from Hyderabad, stating that fraudsters had cheated him by offering a fake job in Australia. The fraudsters convinced him to transfer Rs 9,96,644 to bank accounts provided by them.

In response, the Cyber Crime Unit, Hyderabad, registered a case under Cr. No. 2419/2024, U/Sec 66(C), 66(D) of the IT Act, and U/Sec 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2) of the BNS, and initiated investigation.

The police took proactive measures and served notices to the bank officials and followed up to freeze the fraudulent amount and guided the complainant in filing a petition in court to request a refund of the funds held in the fraudulent accounts. As a result of their efforts, Rs 1,51,300 was successfully refunded to the complainant’s bank account.

Doctor duped in trading and investment fraud

In the second case, a complaint was received from a 40-year-old male doctor from Hyderabad. The victim was cheated by cyber fraudsters under the pretext of stock trading and investment promising substantial profits. They managed to convince him to transfer Rs 44,00,000 to bank accounts provided by them.

The Cyber Crime Unit registered a case under Cr. No. 3064/2024, U/Sec 66(C), 66(D) of the IT Act, and U/Sec 111(2) (b), 308(2), 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2) of the BNS, and initiated an investigation.

The police issued notices to the bank officials, followed up with them to freeze the fraudulent amount, and guided the complainant in filing a petition in court for the refund of the held funds. Consequently, Rs 4,50,000 was successfully refunded to the complainant’s bank account.

Victim of FedEx courier scam

In the third case, a complaint was received from a 31-year-old private employee from Hyderabad. Victim was cheated by cyber fraudsters under the pretext of financial fraud through FedEx courier. They managed to convince him to transfer Rs 19,94,000 to bank accounts provided by them.

The Cyber Crime Unit registered a case under Cr. No. 2848/2024, U/Sec 66(C), 66(D) of the IT Act, and U/Sec 111(2) (b), 308(2), 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2) of the BNS, and initiated an investigation.

The police issued notices to the bank officials, followed up with them to freeze the fraudulent amount, and guided the complainant in filing a petition in court for the refund of the held funds. Consequently, Rs 10,10,503 was successfully refunded to the complainant’s bank account.

Elderly woman duped in ‘money laundering’ case

In the fourth case, a complaint was received from a 76-year-old homemaker from Hyderabad. The victim was cheated by cyber fraudsters who claimed that her accounts were being used for financial fraud. They managed to convince him to transfer Rs 50,00,000 to the bank accounts provided by them.

The Cyber Crime Unit registered a case under Cr. No. 2145/2024, U/Sec 66(C), 66(D) of the IT Act, and U/Sec 308(2), 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2) of the BNS, and initiated investigation.

The police issued notices to the bank officials, followed up with them to freeze the fraudulent amount and guided the complainant in filing a petition in court for the refund of the funds held. Consequently, Rs 2,53,500 was successfully refunded to the complainant’s bank account.

Businessman falls prey to stock trading scam

In the fifth case, a complaint was received from a 40 year-old businessman from Hyderabad. Victim was cheated by cyber fraudsters under the pretext of stock trading and investment promising substantial profits. They managed to convince him to transfer Rs 48,17,663 to bank accounts provided by them.

The Cyber Crime Unit registered a case under Cr. No. 2567/2024, U/Sec 66(C), 66(D) of the IT Act, and U/Sec 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2) of the BNS, and initiated investigation.

The police issued notices to the bank officials, followed up with them to freeze the fraudulent amount, and guided the complainant in filing a petition in court for the refund of the held funds. Consequently, Rs 3,26,362 was successfully refunded to the complainant’s bank account.

Based on the refund orders passed by the magistrate XII ACMM Court, Anusha, and the team effort of the cyber crime teams, the respective banks refunded the amount to the victim’s accounts.

Public advisory

Don’t panic if you receive any threatening video calls claiming to be CBI, RBI, ED, Customs, Judges, cybercrime police, narcotics, FedEx, BSNL, TRAI etc.

No government agency or law enforcement officials will make such Skype calls and demand money far from clearing the issue.

There is no digital arrest and enquiry in the system.

Beware! Fake investment social media groups i.e. Telegram, WhatsApp, X, Instagram and Facebook are popping up everywhere promising high returns with little risk.

Don’t fall for these scams! Always consult SEBI-approved apps for investment.

Always ask a SEBI-registered financial advisor before investing.

If anyone becomes a victim of cybercrime fraud, immediately call 1930 or register at their website.

There is a possibility to get a refund of at least part of the lost and put-on hold amount, if it is reported immediately, the officials said.

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