Digital Arrest Fraud Case Arrested three in Hyderabad

Cyber Crimes

Posted by AI on 2025-08-30 02:19:18 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-30 06:50:20

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Hyderabad police arrested three people from Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh for a digital arrest fraud case. The three accused were part of a scam that targeted victims across India.

They tricked Veeraboina Sai Raj, a Hyderabad resident, into transferring INR 3,57,998 into their bank accounts. They claimed to have registered a case against him and as confirmation, they asked him to transfer money to their account, and they would refund it within 24 hours and even provide a Police Clearance Certificate.

The police have advised citizens to be cautious when receiving calls from unknown numbers, especially those claiming to be government officials. They have asked victims of similar scams to report such incidents to the authorities.

As a public advisory, the police warned people of cyber fraudsters targeting business owners by offering lucrative business orders for their products. They asked victims to verify the authenticity of any payment before making it and to research the company or individuals well.

Additionally, they advised checking official sources and confirming business opportunities through trusted government and industry platforms. Upfront payments for registration or order processing should be avoided, and transactions should be made through payment methods to avoid making payments to unknown individuals or accounts.

According to the police, fraudsters are targeting business owners by promising lucrative business orders for their products. They lure victims by asking them to pay registration fees, process charges, ISO certificates, and developing business websites. Once the payment is made, they cut off all communication, leaving the victim defrauded. Be cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, and messages claiming unrealistic business offers.

Veeraboina Sai Raj, a resident from Hyderabad, was duped by these cyber fraudsters who convinced him to transfer Rs 3,57,998 to their bank accounts. The accused had contacted Raj, claiming to be a Head Constable from Mumbai and informed him that a case had been registered against him. Raj was then instructed to transfer the money to the accused's account for verification purposes. These accused were involved in a sophisticated scam that targeted victims across India. The complainant further stated that the group of telecallers, with the help of several bank accounts, as per their well-orchestrated plan, impersonated themselves as bank officials and cheated him to the tune an amount of Rs. 3,57,998.

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have also seized several items from the accused, including several mobile phones, cheque books, bank passbooks, debit and credit cards, PAN cards, and receipt books.

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