Narayanguda Police Arrest Two Attention Diversion Accused in ATM Fraud Cases Across Hyderabad
Narayanguda Police arrest two accused in Hyderabad ATM fraud cases; attention diversion scam using fake GPay transactions exposed, ₹20,000 cheated in latest case.
Hyderabad: The Narayanguda Police Station, Khairthabad Zone, has arrested two notorious attention diversion accused involved in multiple ATM fraud cases in Hyderabad. The accused were apprehended on April 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM near Malakpet area in connection with Cr.No.116/2026 under Sections 318(4), 303(2) BNS.
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The accused had targeted victims at SBI ATM centers, cheating them by pretending to transfer money via GPay UPI while stealing cash.
Details of Accused Arrested by Narayanguda Police
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Mohammed Salman (26), S/o Mohammed Jahngeer, resident of Pahadishareef, R.R. District
- Azaan Tauqeel Khan (19), S/o Mohammed Osman, resident of Vijayanagar near Krishna Hospital, Malakpet, Hyderabad
Both accused were involved in multiple attention diversion theft cases across Hyderabad.
Modus Operandi: How ATM Attention Diversion Scam Was Carried Out
The accused followed a well-planned method to cheat victims at ATM centers:
- Targeted people depositing cash at ATM Cash Deposit Machines
- Requested victims to hand over cash, promising instant GPay transfer
- Entered transaction details but selected “report issue” instead of payment
- Showed a fake “payment success” screen to the victim
- Escaped with the cash without transferring money
This ATM attention diversion scam in Hyderabad mainly targeted unsuspecting individuals.
Multiple Cases Registered Against the Accused
The accused confessed involvement in several cases:
- Cr.No.15/2026 U/s 318(4) BNS – PS Masab Tank
- Cr.No.41/2026 U/s 318(4) BNS – PS Masab Tank
- Cr.No.112/2026 U/s 318(4), 303(2) BNS – PS Sultanbazar
- Cr.No.96/2026 U/s 318(4), 303(2) BNS – PS IS Sadan
- Cr.No.124/2026 U/s 303(4), 318(4) BNS – PS Domalguda
Current Case Details:
- Cr.No.116/2026 U/s 318(4), 303(2) BNS – PS Narayanguda
- Incident Date: April 13, 2026
- Location: SBI ATM center beside Tajmahal Hotel, Narayanguda
- Amount Cheated: ₹20,000
Complaint by Victim in Narayanguda ATM Fraud Case
The case was registered based on a complaint by Aditya Agarwal, S/o Bhagat Ram Agarwal.
- He visited the ATM to deposit ₹20,000
- The accused offered to transfer the amount via GPay
- After handing over cash, he was shown a fake payment confirmation
- Later, he realized no money was credited
Police Investigation and Arrest Operation
The accused were tracked and arrested through:
- CCTV footage analysis
- Use of technology and surveillance
- Field investigation by Narayanguda Police team
The arrest was carried out under the supervision of:
- M. Mattaiah
- M. Saideshwar
- B. Abhilash
- CH. Nagaraju
Hyderabad Police Crack Down on ATM Attention Diversion Fraud
The Narayanguda ATM fraud case, involving multiple crimes across Hyderabad, has been successfully solved with the arrest of two accused. The case highlights the growing threat of attention diversion scams at ATM centers, especially involving fake UPI transactions.
Hyderabad Police have urged citizens to remain alert while using ATMs and avoid handing over cash to strangers, even if they promise instant digital payments.
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