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Cybercrime Unit Uncovers Digital Arrest Fraud Scheme, Two Arrested

Hyderabad cybercrime police arrested two individuals for their alleged involvement in a digital arrest fraud scheme. An elderly retired employee lost over Rs 29 lakh in the scam, which began more than a year prior when fraudsters impersonated law enforcement and investigative agency officials.

State

Multiple States

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police

Arrests

Two individuals arrested; one third suspect absconding

Status

Two suspects arrested, ongoing investigation to trace the absconding suspect and analyze nationwide links

The full story

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

The scammers contacted the victim and his daughter, falsely accusing the retired man of involvement in a money laundering case. They used forged documents, claimed the victim's identity details were misused, and threatened him with arrest while demanding absolute secrecy for national security reasons. Believing the threats, the family transferred funds under the guise of financial verification.

Investigators revealed that the arrested suspects worked with an absconding third individual based in Bengaluru. The group used mule bank accounts and Cash Deposit Machines to move the stolen money and obscure the financial trail, eventually converting funds into digital currency. The two arrested individuals reportedly earned commissions for facilitating these transactions.

Authorities stated that the suspects are linked to approximately 16 similar cases registered across India. Police apprehended the two accused individuals in Ameerpet, Hyderabad, and are continuing their investigation to trace the remaining absconding suspect and any other individuals involved in the network.

Not yet reported: The reports do not specify the exact court charges or sections invoked against the arrested individuals.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Two individuals have been arrested by Hyderabad cybercrime police, while a third main accused remains absconding as the nationwide investigation continues.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A 63-year-old retired employee and his daughter from Hyderabad, alongside victims in approximately 16 similar cases registered across India.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

March 2025A formal police case was registered following a complaint by a 63-year-old retired employee.

October 17, 2026Hyderabad cybercrime police apprehended two accused individuals at Ameerpet in connection with the fraud.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Fraudsters contacted the victim via phone, impersonating officials from the Delhi Police, CBI, and Enforcement Directorate.
The callers falsely claimed the victim was linked to a multi-crore money laundering case and threatened him with digital arrest.
Scammers sent forged official documents and asserted that the victim's Aadhaar and fingerprints had been compromised.
The perpetrators demanded personal and banking information, instructing the victim and his daughter to transfer money for verification with promises of a refund.
Victims were ordered to maintain strict secrecy under the pretext of national security.
The local suspects arranged mule bank accounts, withdrew cash using checks, and deposited funds via Cash Deposit Machines to hide the money trail.
The main suspect converted the proceeds into cryptocurrency, selling them online for Indian rupees while paying commissions to the local accomplices.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

rediff.comOriginal report RediffOpens via Google News Andhra Pradesh CID Uncovers Rs 15 Crore Transnational Crypto Investment Fraud - Rediff

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