A coordinated enforcement drive has led the Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police to expose the scale and reach of organised cybercrime networks operating across India. Within a single week, investigators detected multiple fraud cases and made arrests spanning several states.
According to cybercrime officials, 14 cases were detected between January 16 and 22, resulting in the arrest of 23 accused. Of these, 11 arrests were linked to trading fraud, 5 to digital arrest scams, 3 to part-time job fraud, and 2 each to job fraud and loan fraud cases.
In a major relief to victims, the Cyberabad Cyber Crime wing processed 354 refund orders in 70 cases through the court. This enabled the return of Rs 1,06,02,740 to affected individuals.
One of the most significant cases involved a large-scale online trading and IPO investment fraud. In this case, a victim was cheated of Rs 2,90,04,585 through a well-organised scam operated via WhatsApp groups and a fake trading mobile application. Police arrested Shivakanth Raju Datla and Surya Bhagavan Morapaka from Andhra Pradesh for knowingly providing bank accounts and banking access to cyber fraudsters to route cheated funds in exchange for commission.
In another case, Cyber Crime Police registered a complaint from a 74-year-old woman who was cheated of Rs 56,50,000 through a carefully planned digital arrest scam. The accused threatened her with arrest, freezing of bank accounts, and criminal prosecution. Fake RBI documents were sent via WhatsApp, warning of 3–5 years of imprisonment and fines up to Rs 10 lakh for non-cooperation. Under fear and psychological pressure, the victim transferred Rs 56.50 lakh to accounts shared by the fraudsters. Police arrested Kesana Manikya Rao and Kesana Laxmi Nandini, both from Andhra Pradesh.
Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police reiterated that the Police, CBI, ED, RBI, or any government agency will never conduct investigations, arrests, or account verification through phone calls or video calls. No authority will demand money transfers for verification, safekeeping, or case clearance.
Citizens were warned against fraudsters spreading fear using claims of Aadhaar misuse, money laundering, or criminal cases. People are advised not to panic and never share OTPs, bank details, Aadhaar information, or account credentials with unknown callers.
Victims are urged to report cyber fraud immediately to the nearest Cyber Crime Police station or call 1930 or visit www.cybercrime.gov.in.
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