10/07/2025
OUT OF STATE OPERATIONS-JUNE 2025: 25 PERSONS ARRESTED FROM 07 STATES AND Rs. 72,85,788/- REFUNDED TO VICTIMS IN JUNE AND Rs. 3,67,50,037 REFUNDED TO VICTIMS IN 64 CASES during the NATIONAL LOK ADALATH HELD ON 14.06.2025, BY CYBER CRIMES, HYDERABAD.
During the month of June-2025, Cyber Crimes, Hyderabad City arrested 25 persons from all over India. They are involved in 453 cases across India and their involvement is identified in 66 cases in Telangana.
Accused involvement in cases State Wise: (Andhra Pradesh-17, Bihar-13 Chhattishgarh-2, Daman&Diu-3, Delhi-19, Gujarat-35, Haryana-6, Jharkhand-2 Karnataka-74, Kerala-28, Madhya Pradesh-7, Maharashtra-53, Odisha-3, Puducherry-01, Punjab-12, Rajasthan-16, Tamilnadu-34, Punjab-4, Uttar Pradesh-36, West Bengal-16, Jammu & Kashmir– 6, Telangana-66.
Seized Property: Mobile Phones-34, Cheque Books-20, Debit Cards-17, SIM Cards-08, Bank Pass Books-16, Net Cash 1 Lakh.
Brief facts of few detected cases: -
INVESTMENT & TRADING FRAUDS :-
Hyderabad Businessman Defrauded of ₹2.59 Crores
A complaint was received from a 48-year-old businessman from Hyderabad. On 17/02/2025, the victim received a friend request on Face book. Initially, he declined the request, but upon receiving it again, he accepted it and began chatting with the sender. During the conversation, the victim shared his phone number via Face book Messenger. Subsequently, they continued their conversation on WhatsApp. The scammer, who claimed to reside in Bangalore, introduced herself as being involved in online stock trading through a platform called FINALTORG.COM. She shared bank account details under the name FINALTO India Rupees Recharge Account and encouraged the victim to invest in online stock trading. The victim began investing, influenced by the scammer showing inflated profits on the platform. Gaining confidence, the victim continued to invest larger sums, transferring money from his friends’ bank accounts via RTGS into the scammer’s various bank accounts. To gain the victim’s trust, the scammer even transferred returns of ₹63,945/- on 15/03/2025 and ₹1,88,888/- on 30/03/2025 into different accounts, making it appear as though profits were being realized. However, the victim became suspicious when the scammer insisted on further heavy investments and claimed that since the victim was earning high profits, he would now be liable to pay taxes on both the profit and the withdrawal amounts. Eventually, the victim realized it was a scam. In total, he suffered a financial loss of ₹2,59,35,000/- (Rupees Two Crore Fifty-Nine Lakhs Thirty-Five Thousand only). Based on the complaint, a case has been registered under Crime No. 772/2025 under the Sections 66C and 66D of the IT Act & Sec 111(2)(b), 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, and 340(2) of the BNS and both the accused are arrested.
A1) Mr. Chetram, S/o Naresh Kumar, Age: 32 yrs, Occ: Business, R/o. Haryana. Accused was account holder cm operator.
A2) Mr. Pariksh*t Mahendru, S/o Dilip Kumar Mahendru, age: 30 Yrs, R/o. Faridabad, Haryana. Accused was account holder cm operator.
Online Investment Scam Through Fake Trading App – Abott Wealth Management
A 65-year-old male resident of Tolichowki, Hyderabad, lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police Station, stating that he had fallen victim to a high-value online financial fraud. According to the complainant, he was initially contacted by unknown fraudsters via WhatsApp, who introduced him to a fake trading application named Abott Wealth Management. The fraudsters promised daily returns on investments and convinced him to deposit money through the app. Trusting their claims, the victim invested a total of ₹74,36,157 in multiple transactions. After a period of time, the victim found that the app had become inaccessible, and he was unable to reach the individuals who had contacted him. Realizing the fraud, he immediately reported the incident online and approached the Cyber Crime authorities for action. Based on his complaint, a case was registered in Crime No. 967/2025 U/S 66(C) & 66(D) of the IT Act & Sec 111(2)(b), 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, and 340(2) of the BNS and both the accused persons were arrested.
A-2) Rishikesh Jaywant Kamble S/o. Jaywant Kamble, Age: 23 years, Occ: Auto Driver, R/o Lane no 18, Bhim Nagar, Mundwa, Pune City, Maharashtra.
A-3) Sohel Mohammad Sultan Shaikh S/o Sultan Khaleel Shaikh, Age: 23 years, Occ: Private employee, R/o. Flat no 118, Swapnapurthi Society, Surakshanagar, Vaidwadi, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra.
Online Investment Scam Impersonating YES BANK Trading Platform
A 40-year-old resident of Bollaram, Hyderabad, became a victim of an online investment scam after receiving a call on November 22, 2024, from individuals falsely claiming to represent "YES BANK TRADING." Despite having no knowledge of trading, the victim was persuaded by a person named “Niyati Khandelwal,” who posed as an agent and directed them to register on a fake website (http://yesbong.com), claiming it was linked to YES BANK. Trusting the promise of a 33% profit and guided support, the victim initially deposited ₹99,000 and eventually transferred a total of ₹45,83,000 in multiple transactions. When attempts were made to withdraw the funds, the platform cited vague reasons like “security issues,” and access to the funds was ultimately blocked. Realizing it was a scam, the victim reported the matter to cybercrime authorities and the bank, requesting urgent investigation and recovery of funds. Based on above complaint, registered a case in Cr. No. 177/2025, U/Sec 66 C, 66 D IT Act, & Sec. 111(2)(b), 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2) of BNS and both the accused persons were arrested.
A-2 Gangdev Pankajbhai Ramniklal, S/o Ramniklalbhai, Age: 42 yrs, Occ: Business, R/o Flat No.7, Shree Valabh Sadan Apartment, Purva Dayanand Society, Ner Anpurna Hospital, Una, Gujarat – 362560.
A-3 Mr. Kachhela Kevalbhai Rajeshbhai, S/o Kachhela Rajeshbhai, Age: 30 yrs, Occ: Business, R/o Flat No.403, A-wing, Shamlaji Apartment, Gir Gadhada Road, Una, Gujarat – 362560
Fraudulent Indian Oil Dealership Scam
A 62-year-old resident of Lakdikapul, Hyderabad, was the victim of a sophisticated online scam involving a fake Indian Oil dealership offer. On February 1, 2025, while searching online, to apply for a dealership, the victim received a phone call by a person identifying himself as Saurabh Sharma, an alleged executive from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). Believing it to be genuine, the victim was gradually convinced to make multiple payments under various pretexts such as registration, dealership certificate, license issuance, agreement and insurance fees, and equipment procurement. Payments were made through bank transfers and NEFT between February 3 and mid-February 2025, totaling ₹31,76,574. The fraudster also sent emails from [email protected], containing forged documents including dealership certificates and agreements with fake IOCL stamps and signatures. When the fraudster continued to demand more money under threats of cancellation, the victim grew suspicious and visited the official IOCL regional office in Moosapet, Hyderabad, only to learn that he had been deceived. Based on the above complaint, registered a case in Cr. No.661/2025, U/Sec 66 C, 66 D IT Act, & Sec. 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2) of BNS and arrested the accused
A-2) Raj Bharati Singh, S/o: Late Manoj Kumar, age: 21years, occ: Pvt. Employee, R/o. H.No. CB -33, Naraina Village, New Delhi, N/o Daruara Village, Bihar.
Role of the accused: In this context, the accused person is acting as an "account operator," which typically involves managing or controlling a financial account, often using sensitive information such as OTPs (One-Time Passwords), etc.
A-3) Monu Choudhari, S/o. Bheemsen Choudhari, Age: 22 yrs, Occ: pvt employee, R/o: H.No. CB -33, Naraina Village, New Delhi, N/o Daruara Village, Bihar
Role of the accused: In this context, the accused person is acting as an "account operator," which typically involves managing or controlling a financial account, often using sensitive information such as OTPs (One-Time Passwords etc.
TIP Line Cases :-
The Cyber Crime Police Station received 22 cases OF CSAEM (Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitive Material) from I4C through NECMEC (National centre for Missing & Exploited Children). These cases were transferred to the concerned Police Stations through zonal DCsP based on address and jurisdictional area, resulting in the arrest of the accused individuals.
Public Advisory:
The general public is strongly advised to remain vigilant and not to fall prey to the messages or friend requests on social media platforms that claim to be from senior government officials and request money. Always verify the authenticity of such communications through official channels. Never send money to any such persons without proper verification of their genuineness.
Beware! Fake investment social media groups i.e. Telegram, WhatsApp, X, Instagram, and Face book are popping up everywhere promising high returns with little risk. Don't fall for these scams! Always consult a SEBI - approved apps for investment. Always seek advice of SEBI registered financial advisor before investing.
Fraudsters are calling and sending APK files via SMS, and WhatsApp messages. Banks never share such messages or APK files via SMS or WhatsApp. Do not click on any such links or download unknown files.
Don't get panic if you receive any threatening video calls claiming to be as CBI, RBI, ED, Customs, Judges, cyber-crimes police, Narcotics, FedEx, BSNL, TRAI etc. No government agency or law enforcement officials will make such Skype calls and demand money for clearing the issue. There is no digital arrest and no online enquiry in the system.
There is a possibility to get refund of at least part of the lost and PUT ON HOLD amount, if it is reported immediately.
Victims of such Cyber frauds can report immediately on the helpline number 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.
Sd/-
Dy. Commissioner of Police,
Cyber Crimes, Hyderabad .
