Hyderabad Police Uncover ₹74.40 Lakh Cyber Fraud, Arrest Two

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Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri police have arrested two individuals in connection with separate cybercrime incidents involving deceptive job offers and a Central Bureau of Investigation impersonation scheme.

Fake Job Offer Scam

In the first incident, Murra Harinath Reddy, a resident of Alwal in Hyderabad, was detained for allegedly deceiving a man out of ₹3.15 lakh by promising a position as a Business Specialist. The victim transferred funds after being assured of employment opportunities. When the job did not materialize and contact with the suspect ceased, the individual reported the matter to authorities. A formal case was registered based on the complaint.

CBI Impersonation Fraud

The second case involved Chikati Sandeep, a resident of NTR district in Andhra Pradesh, who was arrested for allegedly posing as a Central Bureau of Investigation officer to extort ₹71.25 lakh from a victim. According to police, the accused contacted the victim under false pretenses, claiming they were under investigation for a money laundering case. The suspect allegedly leveraged threats of legal consequences to coerce the victim into transferring funds.

Digital Arrest Pattern

The fraudulent activities align with a recurring tactic in digital arrest scams, where perpetrators impersonate law enforcement to instill fear and pressure victims into making payments. Both suspects were apprehended following independent investigations and subsequently appeared before a court, which ordered their judicial detention.

Police Probe Wider Links

Authorities are currently examining whether the accused operated independently or as part of organized cyber fraud networks. Investigators are analyzing financial records, digital devices, and communication logs to identify potential accomplices and track the movement of illicit funds. Cybercrime units have reiterated warnings to the public to remain cautious of unsolicited job offers and communications from individuals claiming to represent official agencies. They emphasized that legitimate organizations do not request payments via phone or video calls to resolve cases. The investigation remains ongoing, with efforts focused on dismantling broader networks and recovering stolen assets.

According to police, the accused contacted the victim under false pretenses, claiming they were under investigation for a money laundering case.