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Hyderabad residents lose over Rs 17 crore to cyber frauds in September

Residents within the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate limits lost a total of Rs 17.34 crore to various cyber frauds during the month of September 2026. According to police reports, authorities registered 464 cases across the city during this period, with 83 of these cases officially handled by the Hyderabad City Cyber Crime Police Station and the rest managed by zonal cyber cells.

State

Telangana

First reported

October 2026

Total Amount Lost

Rs 17.34 crore

Total Cases Registered

464 cases

Arrests Made

35 persons from 9 states

Agency Involved

Hyderabad City Cyber Crime Police Station and zonal cyber cells

Status

Ongoing investigations, arrests made, and fraudulent profiles removed

The full story

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

Investigators reported arresting 35 individuals from nine different states in connection with 23 cybercrime cases investigated during the month. Amid the rising financial losses, law enforcement officials managed to secure and refund a total of Rs 88.48 lakh back to the affected victims.

As part of their preventive measures, cybercrime units actively monitored social media and identified numerous fraudulent profiles and paid advertisements. Authorities flagged content promoting illegal activities, misleading investment schemes, and objectionable material, leading to the removal of hundreds of profiles and advertisements across major platforms.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the specific breakdown of individual scam types or the exact identities of the arrested suspects.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Police have registered 464 cases, arrested 35 suspects across nine states, and are continuing their crackdown on fraudulent social media profiles and websites.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Residents within the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate limits who fell victim to various cyber scams and fraudulent investment offers.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

September 2026Residents within the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate lost Rs 17.34 crore to cyber frauds across 464 registered cases.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Fraudsters used paid advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to promote misleading schemes and objectionable content.
Scammers advertised offers involving old and rare coins, special currency notes, betting predictions, and guaranteed financial winnings to lure victims.
Operators deployed online gaming, illegal betting setups, and fraudulent investment websites specifically targeting internet users in India.

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Sources and further reading

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