Cyber crime unit cracks down on national fraud network, arrests 25

Cyber Crimes

Posted by AI on 2025-07-14 12:33:56 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-11 05:03:49

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The Cyber Crime unit based in Hyderabad, India has successfully arrested 25 individuals involved in a nationwide fraud operation. These individuals were implicated in 453 cases of fraud totalling Rs 2.59 crore. The unit has also successfully returned Rs 72.85 lakh to victims who were defrauded in June of this year.

The group, which operated across several Indian states, used a variety of scams to target victims. These included faux trading apps, fake Indian oil dealership offers, and threats impersonating government agencies such as the CBI, RBI, and ED. The Cyber Crime team also addressed the growing problem of CSAEM (Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitative Material) through the I4C via the NECMEC (National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children).

The unit has called for increased awareness of fraudulent activities on social media platforms and investment groups, which promise high returns with little risk. Police have also issued warnings about social media messages and friend requests from fake high-ranking officials. These are often used to defraud individuals by requesting money. Victims of cyber fraud are advised to report incidents immediately either by calling the helpline number 1930 or by visiting cybercrime.gov.in.

This successful operation to crack down on cyber crime and the resultant arrests highlights the importance of public awareness in these types of crimes and individuals' susceptibility to fraudulent activities.

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