In a strong move against rising digital financial crimes, Telangana Police has initiated a large-scale enforcement effort aimed at breaking organised cybercrime operations across the State. The special initiative, titled “Operation Crackdown,” focuses on identifying financial channels used by fraud networks and preventing further misuse of banking systems.
The statewide operation was launched on Wednesday and will be carried out in multiple phases over the coming months by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) in coordination with district police units and commissionerates.
During the first phase, authorities conducted action across 16 districts and operational units, primarily targeting mule bank accounts used to route proceeds of cyber fraud. Data analysis revealed that 4,775 mule accounts were operated in the State during 2025. Out of these, 1,888 suspected mule accounts across 137 bank branches in 16 districts were selected for verification. These accounts were linked to 9,431 cybercrime connections nationwide, including 782 cases within Telangana.
A total of 137 police teams comprising 512 personnel carried out simultaneous inspections at 137 bank branches. Officials collected KYC documents and examined account activities. Preliminary findings showed that several branches hosted multiple mule accounts, in some cases running into hundreds, raising concerns about possible collusion by bank staff and organised agent networks.
In one case, a single account operating from Sultan Bazaar in Hyderabad was linked to 496 complaints across different jurisdictions. In Suryapet district, 4 bank branches were found to have 298 accounts connected to cybercrime cases. Police confirmed that cases would be registered wherever violations are identified.
Authorities also found that certain smaller banks without independent RTGS facilities routed transactions through national banks with inadequate account verification processes, which cybercriminals allegedly exploited.
Police officials stated that the operation will continue with deeper verification, financial trail analysis, profiling of account holders, and strict legal action against those involved.
Also read: Viksit Workforce for a Viksit Bharat
Do Follow: The Mainstream LinkedIn | The Mainstream Facebook | The Mainstream Youtube | The Mainstream Twitter
About us:
The Mainstream is a premier platform delivering the latest updates and informed perspectives across the technology business and cyber landscape. Built on research-driven, thought leadership and original intellectual property, The Mainstream also curates summits & conferences that convene decision makers to explore how technology reshapes industries and leadership. With a growing presence in India and globally across the Middle East, Africa, ASEAN, the USA, the UK and Australia, The Mainstream carries a vision to bring the latest happenings and insights to 8.2 billion people and to place technology at the centre of conversation for leaders navigating the future.
