Cyberabad Police Bust Visa Extension Fraud, Arrest 2 Accused and Recover Entire ₹9.6 Lakh Cheated Amount
Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two accused in a visa extension fraud case and recovered the entire cheated amount of ₹9.6 lakh. The accused allegedly promised long-term visa extension services and cheated victims.
The Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two persons for allegedly cheating victims by promising long-term visa extension services and recovered the entire cheated amount of ₹9.6 lakh.
Table of Contents
The accused were identified as Arjun Reddy (38), allegedly the mastermind from Guntur, and Anjaiah Reddy (45) from Palnadu district, who allegedly allowed his bank account to be used for receiving fraudulent transactions. The accused have been arrested, and the cheated amount has been recovered.
How the Visa Extension Fraud Was Carried Out
According to the police, the complainant was persuaded to transfer money for obtaining a long-term visa extension for her daughter.
The accused allegedly assured the complainant that the amount would be refunded if the visa extension process failed.
Police stated that after collecting ₹9.6 lakh through multiple transactions, the accused allegedly:
- Provided fake updates regarding the visa process.
- Sought additional payments.
- Later stopped responding to the complainant.
Investigation Reveals Similar Targeting of Other Victims
During the investigation, Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police found that the accused had allegedly targeted other victims using a similar modus operandi.
Investigators conducted:
- Technical analysis
- Call Data Record (CDR) analysis
- Bank account verification
- Mobile tracking
Based on the evidence gathered, police successfully traced and arrested the accused.
Details of the Arrested Accused
Arjun Reddy
- Age: 38 years
- Native Place: Guntur
- Alleged Role: Mastermind of the visa extension fraud
Anjaiah Reddy
- Age: 45 years
- Native Place: Palnadu District
- Alleged Role: Allowed his bank account to be used for receiving fraudulent transactions
Cyberabad Police Recover Entire ₹9.6 Lakh
The Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police recovered the entire amount of ₹9.6 lakh in cash from the accused.
The recovery was made following the arrests and subsequent investigation.
DCP T. Sai Manohar Commends Investigation Team
Deputy Commissioner of Police T. Sai Manohar appreciated the efforts of the investigation team for solving the case swiftly.
The investigation was:
- Led by Raghavender
- Supervised by ACP Ravinder Reddy
The DCP commended the team for recovering the entire cheated amount and bringing the accused to justice.
Cyberabad Police Advisory to Citizens
Following the case, Cyberabad Police advised citizens to exercise caution while dealing with visa and immigration service providers.
Police urged the public to:
- Verify visa and immigration service providers before making payments.
- Avoid transferring money without proper verification.
- Report cyber fraud incidents immediately.
Citizens can report cyber frauds through:
- National Cyber Crime Helpline: 1930
- Official Cyber Crime Portal: www.cybercrime.gov.in
The Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police arrested Arjun Reddy (38) of Guntur and Anjaiah Reddy (45) of Palnadu district in a visa extension fraud case involving the cheating of a complainant who was seeking a long-term visa extension for her daughter. The accused allegedly collected ₹9.6 lakh through multiple transactions by promising visa services, providing fake updates, demanding additional payments, and later ceasing communication. Police recovered the entire ₹9.6 lakh in cash and arrested both accused after an investigation involving technical analysis, call data records, bank verification, and mobile tracking. The case has been detected and the accused have been taken into custody.
Follow MunsifNews24x7 for latest updates.
