Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Shuts Down Multi-State Cybercrime Network, Arrests 81 Suspects
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In a major crackdown, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has arrested 81 individuals, including 7 women, in connection with cyber offences across five states in India. The operation, which lasted for 25 days, involved coordinated efforts with police stations in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. The arrests are linked to 41 cases registered under the TGCSB Cyber Crime Police Stations and have resulted in the tracing of 754 crime links across India, worth ₹95 crore. The operation has also led to the seizure of 84 mobile phones, 101 SIM cards, and 89 bank passbooks and cheque books used in fraudulent transactions. Preliminary investigation suggests that some of the accused have ties with individuals operating from outside India, and Look-Out Circulars have been issued against the identified foreign-linked suspects. The arrested individuals come from diverse professional backgrounds, highlighting the widespread reach of cyber-enabled crime. Key arrests include bank employees, an accountant, a BBA graduate, and an MNC employee who misused his corporate account for fraud. The TGCSB is focused on breaking the supply chain that enables cybercriminals to operate with impunity. By identifying and arresting facilitators who provide bank accounts, mobile numbers, and SIM cards, the bureau aims to dismantle the ecosystem that supports large-scale financial fraud. The investigation continues to uncover additional crime links, interstate connections, and international networks involved in these cyber fraud operations. The TGCSB urges citizens to remain vigilant against emerging cyber-fraud methods, particularly fake online trading and digital arrest scams.
