Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Arrest Key Accused in ₹1.07 Crore Digital Arrest Fraud Case

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested three key cyber fraudsters involved in a ₹1.07 crore digital arrest fraud case, in which a 62-year-old Hyderabad resident was cheated by impersonators posing as law enforcement officials.

The arrests mark a major breakthrough in the digital arrest cyber fraud case in Hyderabad, which involved threats, fake investigations, and forced money transfers.

Victim Cheated Through Fake Police and Legal Threats

According to the police, the victim received a call on October 16, 2025, from unknown persons claiming to be from the Mumbai Crime Branch. The fraudsters falsely told him that his Aadhaar card and phone number were linked to illegal activities.

• Victim was threatened with arrest and reputation damage
• Fraudsters claimed a money laundering investigation
• Victim was forced to deposit ₹1,07,00,000
• Money was shown as being “submitted to the Supreme Court”

Accused Arrested in the Case

The following accused were arrested by the Cyber Crime Police:

• Gurdeep Singh alias Lucky Narang @ Lucky, 42, resident of New Delhi
• Har Preet Singh alias Karan Kowshik @ Viraj, 36, resident of New Delhi
• Kumar Mohit alias Mohit Kowshik, 30, resident of New Delhi

All the accused are residents of New Delhi.

How the Cyber Fraud Gang Operated

Police said the accused formed a well-organised cyber fraud gang that collected bank accounts and credentials to carry out digital arrest scams across India.

Modus Operandi:

• Bank account holders were lured with commission and hotel stay
• Accounts were tested in hotels in Delhi and Jaipur
• Money received from victims was immediately transferred to the kingpin
• Each member received a commission

Previously arrested in this case:

• Prashant Kumar
• Deepak Kumar
  Both were sent to judicial custody in New Delhi.

Seizures and Wider Network

• Mobile phones seized containing bank account details and credentials
• Accused linked to cyber crimes in Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh
• Case registered under IT Act and BNS sections

Police Team Behind the Detection

The case was detected by a team led by K Prasada Rao, under the supervision of R G Siva Maruthi.

Public Advisory: Beware of Digital Arrest Scams

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police issued a strong warning to citizens:

• Never share bank credentials, OTPs, or Aadhaar details
• No police or government agency asks for money on phone calls
• Do not break FDs, sell gold, or take loans under threats
• Verify claims directly with banks or police stations

If You Are a Victim:

• Dial 1930 immediately
• Visit cybercrime.gov.in

Strong Message Against Cyber Fraud

The ₹1.07 crore digital arrest fraud case in Hyderabad highlights how fear and impersonation are used to cheat innocent citizens. Police have urged the public to stay alert and report suspicious calls immediately.

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