Cyberabad Police Arrest Accused in Digital Arrest Scam: ₹12 Lakh Recovered in ₹42 Lakh Fraud Case

In a major breakthrough in a digital arrest scam in Cyberabad, the Cyber Crime Police have arrested Gajarla Avinash and recovered ₹12 lakh from him. The case, registered at the Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police Station, involves cheating a senior citizen from Balanagar of ₹42 lakh through a fake “digital arrest” scheme.

Addressing the media, Sai Manohar confirmed that the accused was taken into custody after detailed investigation.

How the Digital Arrest Scam Was Executed in Hyderabad

According to police officials, the accused targeted Sadanandam, a resident of Balanagar, Hyderabad, and carried out the fraud using fear and deception.

Modus Operandi:

• The victim received a call in February claiming his mobile number was linked to 17 criminal cases
• The accused threatened a “digital arrest” and said an investigation would be conducted at home
• During a video call, another fraudster posed as an official and intimidated the victim
• The victim was kept under psychological pressure for 15 days
• A total of ₹42 lakh was transferred into four mule accounts

Police revealed that the accused operated from Cambodia, targeting Indian citizens through organized cyber fraud networks.

Accused’s Background and International Link

Investigations found that Gajarla Avinash had gone to Cambodia for a data entry job, where he became part of a cyber fraud network targeting Indians.

• He later began conducting scams independently from Cambodia
• The stolen money was routed to mule accounts in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
• The Cyberabad Police also conducted investigations in Visakhapatnam and Mumbai (Bombay) in connection with the case

Arrest and Recovery in Cyberabad Digital Arrest Case

Police stated that:

• The accused returned to India in March
• He was arrested through a planned operation
• ₹12 lakh, received as commission, was seized from him
• Earlier, four other accused were already arrested in the same case

Officials also confirmed that the accused is involved in multiple cyber crime cases.

First Recovery in Digital Arrest Scam Case: Cyberabad Police

Cyberabad Police highlighted that this is the first case where money has been recovered after arrest in a digital arrest scam.

Police Advisory: Beware of Digital Arrest Scams

Cyber Crime DCP Sai Manohar issued a strong warning:

• “Digital arrest” is not a legal procedure
• Law enforcement agencies do not conduct arrests via phone or video calls
• Citizens should remain alert against such cyber frauds

Cyberabad Digital Arrest Scam Case Highlights Growing Cyber Threat

The Cyberabad digital arrest scam case, involving ₹42 lakh fraud and ₹12 lakh recovery, highlights the growing threat of cyber crimes targeting senior citizens. With the arrest of Gajarla Avinash, the police have taken a significant step, but investigations are ongoing.

Authorities have urged the public to stay vigilant, as digital arrest scams in Hyderabad continue to evolve with international links.

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