Cybercrime Police detect two fraud cases, arrest two offenders in Malkajgiri
Hyderabad: Cybercrime Police under the Malkajgiri Commissionerate detected two cyber fraud cases and arrested two offenders during the first week of January, officials said on Thursday.
Two fraud cases detected, refunds processed
Police uncovered the cases between January 3 and January 9, 2026. One case involved a digital arrest scam, while the other involved an investment fraud. Investigators arrested one accused in each case.
Meanwhile, police traced a pan-India cybercrime network operating across several states. At the same time, Cybercrime Police processed court-approved refunds worth ₹56,27,776. They returned the amount to victims of cyber-enabled financial fraud. Officials credited quick coordination with banks and courts for the recovery.
Digital arrest fraud case details
In the major case of the week, Cybercrime Police arrested a woman who operated a bank account used in a digital arrest scam. Acting on specific leads, police apprehended her in Secunderabad.
According to investigators, fraudsters impersonated officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and the Bengaluru Crime Branch. They falsely accused the victim of criminal activity linked to a mobile number and Aadhaar details.
Moreover, the accused staged video calls and even created a fake Supreme Court hearing. Through these tactics, they pressured an elderly victim into compliance. As a result, the victim transferred ₹90 lakh to accounts provided by the fraudsters.
When no refund arrived, the victim approached Cybercrime Police, Malkajgiri. Police registered a case and launched an investigation. Subsequently, officers secured a refund of ₹41 lakh in this case.
Mule account exposed, arrests made
Investigators identified the prime accused as Goel. Police said he routed the crime proceeds through a mule account belonging to Kola Manjula. Police arrested her and confirmed her involvement in at least five other cybercrime cases.
These cases were registered in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Police issue public warning
Finally, Cybercrime Police urged citizens to stay alert. They warned people not to trust unknown calls or messages. Police also stressed that renting or selling bank accounts is illegal and fuels large-scale cybercrime.
Citizens facing suspicious activity should immediately dial the national cybercrime helpline 1930 and report the incident.
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