Thirty-one persons from various States involved in 18 fraud cases were arrested by the cyber crime wing of the Cyberabad police during the week from July 22 to 28.
Of the arrested persons, the majority (19) were linked to trading frauds that duped unsuspecting investors by promising unrealistic returns. Nine people were taken into custody for forming a gang and conspiring to commit cybercrimes.
Meanwhile, three were related with part-time job offers, two each with ‘digital arrest’ frauds, fake customer care, malicious gaming apps and vishing frauds and one related with fake loan disbursals. Police seized a range of items during the arrests, including two cars, one laptop, 32 mobile phones, seven chequebooks, a SIM card, and ₹82,500 in cash.
In a significant relief to victims, Cyberabad Cybercrime Police also secured 283 refund orders from the court in 60 cases, allowing a total of ₹1.2 crore to be returned to those defrauded.
The police have issued a public advisory urging citizens to remain cautious while engaging in online financial transactions. People are advised to stay wary of unsolicited investment opportunities, suspicious job offers, and any request for personal or banking details. The police emphasised the importance of verifying communication sources and reporting frauds promptly.
Victims or witnesses of cyber fraud are encouraged to report incidents immediately by calling the national helpline 1930 or visiting www.cybercrime.gov.in.
Published – July 30, 2025 10:05 pm IST
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