Cyber Crime Unit Hyderabad Cracks Down on Nationwide Fraud Network in April 2025
(Syed Ali Taher Abedi)
Hyderabad, May 2025 – In a significant crackdown on cybercriminals, the Cyber Crime Unit of Hyderabad City Police successfully arrested 24 individuals during the month of April 2025, as part of its intensified operations against online fraud and digital crimes. These arrests were made from various states across the country, revealing a widespread cybercrime network impacting victims nationwide.
A Complaint was received from victim, Doctor, resident of Hyderabad, stating that their company sells skin care and hair care products under their registered brand name. Over the past month, they have discovered that one of their brand products soaps is being manufacturing unauthorized white-labelled and sold on online platforms by third party sellers. There are a total of 19 fake listings on the websites. These sellers are falsely representing the product under different names. The Misrepresentation has led to customer confusion and dissatisfaction, which is severely damaging the reputation of the company. Innocent customers who purchased and used fake products are facing health issue and skin problems. The unauthorized sales are also impacting the company’s legitimate business revenue. The actions of these sellers may constitute trademark infringement, misrepresentation and unfair trade practices. In this regard, a case has been registered under Crime No. 153/2025 for offenses under Sections 66 C and D of the IT Act-2008, Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of BNS and Section 63 and 65 of the Copy Right Act, at PS Cyber Crime, Hyderabad.
Arrests and Case Statistics
The arrested individuals are reportedly involved in 313 cybercrime cases across India, with their direct connection confirmed in 53 cases within Telangana alone.
The victim, a 40-year-old private employee from Hyderabad, received a message on 13-12-2024 via Facebook Messenger from an unknown individual claiming to be a software developer running a firm in Dubai and investing in multiple ventures.
The fraudster engaged the victim in continuous chats over several days and gradually convinced the victim to invest in stocks, promising a 70% profit. The fraudster claimed that such returns were possible only through their platform and shared two websites: https://ctallnltd.com and https://ctallnent.com. They created a login account for the victim on these websites, through which the victim made deposits and a few withdrawals initially.
State-wise distribution of the arrests is as follows:
- Delhi: 11
- Maharashtra: 5
- Uttar Pradesh: 3
- West Bengal: 3
- Bihar: 1
- Madhya Pradesh: 1
Their activities were traced to multiple cybercrime cases across several states, with the following state-wise involvement:
- Karnataka – 74 cases
- Maharashtra – 43 cases
- Tamil Nadu – 29 cases
- Delhi – 24 cases
- West Bengal – 22 cases
- Uttar Pradesh – 20 cases
- Andhra Pradesh – 12 cases
- Odisha – 12 cases
- Chhattisgarh – 10 cases
- Kerala – 10 cases
- Jharkhand – 9 cases
- Rajasthan – 8 cases
- Gujarat – 14 cases
- Punjab – 4 cases
- Madhya Pradesh – 4 cases
- Puducherry – 3 cases
- Jammu & Kashmir – 2 cases
- Bihar – 2 cases
- Goa – 2 cases
- Mizoram – 1 case
- Uttarakhand – 1 case
- Andaman & Nicobar –
Public Advisory:
Don’t get panic if you receive any threatening video calls claiming to be as CBI, RBI, ED, Customs, Judges, cybercrimes police, Narcotics, FedEx, BSNL, TRAI etc. No government agency or law enforcement officials will not make such Skype calls and demand money for clearing the issue. There is no digital arrest and no online enquiry in the system.
Beware! Fake investment social media groups i.e. Telegram, WhatsApp, X, Instagram, and Face book are popping up everywhere promising high returns with little risk. Don’t fall for these scams! Always consult a SEBI – approved apps for investment. Always seek advice of SEBI registered financial advisor before investing.
Fraudsters are calling and sending APK files via SMS, and WhatsApp messages. Banks never share such messages or APK files via SMS or WhatsApp. Do not click on any such links or download unknown files.
If anyone becomes a victim of cybercrime fraud, immediately call 1930 or register complaint at cybercrime.gov.in There is a possibility to get refund of at least part of the lost and PUT ON HOLD amount, if it is reported immediately. Victims of such Cyber frauds
