Cyber Fraud Arrests: 46 Held, Rs. 92 Crore Transactions Found
- Cyber fraud arrests across states reveal scale of online crimes
- Cyber fraud arrests follow Hyderabad Cyber Crime police action
The cyber fraud arrests carried out by Hyderabad Cyber Crime police in November led to the detention of 46 persons from different parts of the country. Police said the accused were allegedly involved in cyber fraud cases registered in the State. The arrests highlight the growing spread of online financial crimes and the scale of illegal digital transactions detected during investigations.
According to the police, the 46 arrested persons were linked to 232 cyber fraud cases registered in the State. Investigators stated that these cases formed part of a wider network of online fraud operations. Meanwhile, officials examined bank records connected to the accused and found transactions amounting to Rs 92 crore. Police said these financial trails played a key role in identifying those involved.
The cyber fraud arrests were made across several states, including Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Police also confirmed that arrests were made in other states, though no further details were shared. Therefore, investigators described the operation as a coordinated effort that extended beyond state borders. Later, teams brought the accused to Hyderabad for further legal procedures and questioning.
During the investigation, police seized several items believed to be linked to cyber fraud activities. These included 23 mobile phones and 10 SIM cards. Officials also seized 39 cheque books and 10 laptops during searches. In addition, police recovered 17 hard disks, 34 debit cards and two fake ID proofs. According to the police, these items were used to carry out or support fraudulent online transactions.
Officials said the seizures helped investigators understand how the accused operated across multiple platforms. Meanwhile, police continue to examine digital data and financial records connected to the cases. They also stated that further action would depend on evidence gathered during ongoing investigations.
The cyber fraud arrests underline the challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling online financial crimes. Police reiterated that cyber fraud cases remain under close watch. They added that investigations are continuing in all 232 cases linked to the arrested individuals.
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