The Cyber Crime Police in Hyderabad have apprehended 47 individuals across seven states in a targeted operation aimed at dismantling cyber fraud networks in India. This crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to combat the rising threat of cybercrime affecting citizens nationwide.
Police said the accused were arrested in connection with 36 cybercrime cases registered following complaints received through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP).
Police arrested three persons in connection with the case and seized four mobile phones. The cyber police also intensified their online surveillance. Police said the accused were arrested in connection with 36 cybercrime cases registered following complaints received through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). During the month, the Cyber Crime Police Station received several complaints and registered 65 FIRs. Police also seized 28 mobile phones, three cheque books, three SIM cards, one debit card, one laptop, one router, one hard disk and one Apple iPad during the operations. In one trading fraud case, a Hyderabad resident reportedly lost Rs 25.50 lakh after his mobile phone was lost while travelling by bus. During August, officers identified 231 social media profiles involved in misleading or unlawful promotions, including fraudulent investment, betting, fake job offers and other schemes. Police said all 231 profiles were reported to the respective platforms and taken down.
