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Cybercrime Crackdown Traces Rs 17 Crore Fraud Across Six Regions

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGSCB) arrested 101 people, including 18 women, during a 14-day inter-state crackdown targeting cybercrime networks. The operation traced fraudulent transactions worth Rs 17 crore and uncovered 1,172 cybercrime links across the country. Six special teams with more than 100 personnel executed the operation across Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Puducherry.

State

Multiple States

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGSCB)

Arrests

101 people (including 18 women)

Cybercrime links identified

1,172 links across India

Status

Ongoing investigation with further arrests and international Look Out Circulars expected

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

According to investigators, the syndicates utilized mule bank accounts to route, transfer, and withdraw illicit funds. These accounts were arranged via agents and intermediaries who paid account holders commissions of up to 5%. Seized items included mobile phones, SIM cards, bank passbooks, and cheque books.

The arrested individuals included business owners, private employees, homemakers, drivers, and sales workers. Specific individuals implicated during questioning included a Flipkart employee, a marketing head, and an employee of Tata Capital, among others. Authorities indicated that international networks were also involved and announced plans to issue Look Out Circulars.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the total number of individual victims or the exact court charges and sections filed against the arrested individuals.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The crackdown concluded its 14-day phase with 101 arrests, but investigators stated that further arrests are expected and Look Out Circulars will be issued against wanted international operators.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

People across India whose money was siphoned off through cyber frauds tied to 1,172 identified crime links.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

September 23A coordinated inter-state operation began across six regions under the leadership of the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau.

Within a 14-day periodAuthorities arrested 101 people and traced fraudulent transactions worth Rs 17 crore across multiple states.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Fraudsters sourced mule bank accounts through agents and intermediaries.
Account holders and intermediaries received commissions of up to 5% of the routed money.
The mule accounts were used to receive, transfer, and withdraw funds obtained through various cyber frauds.
Proceeds were rapidly moved between accounts or withdrawn via ATMs after each offence.
Some funds were further channeled through transactions linked to overseas accounts.

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Sources and further reading

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urbanacres.inOriginal report Urban AcresOpens via Google News TGCSB arrests 101 in multi-state cybercrime crackdown, traces fraudulent transactions worth Rs 17 crore - ANI NewsANI News · 7 Oct 2026

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