Fri May 09 19:27:48 UTC 2025: ## Hyderabad Police Bust Nationwide Cybercrime Ring, Recover Millions

**Hyderabad, India (May 10, 2025)** – A major cybercrime operation has led to the arrest of 24 individuals across six Indian states, netting a significant recovery of funds for victims. The Hyderabad police’s cybercrime unit announced the arrests, linking the suspects to at least 313 cybercrime cases nationwide.

The arrests, made in April 2025, spanned Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. The investigation revealed a widespread network affecting multiple states, including Karnataka (74 cases), Tamil Nadu (29), Maharashtra (43), Odisha (12), Punjab (4), and Puducherry (3).

Seized items included 31 mobile phones, 38 cheque books, 29 debit cards, 20 SIM cards, 8 bank passbooks, laptops, rubber stamps, shell company seals, QR code scanners, and even 115 soap bars connected to a counterfeit goods fraud. This latter case stemmed from a complaint by a Hyderabad doctor whose skincare brand was targeted, resulting in customer skin issues and reputational damage.

One notable case involved a 40-year-old Hyderabad resident defrauded of ₹17.39 lakh (approximately $21,000 USD) through a bogus investment scheme promising exorbitant returns.

The police recovered and returned ₹1,49,85,333 (approximately $180,000 USD) to victims of various online scams, including investment frauds, courier service scams, credit card fraud, and customer care impersonation. Authorities urge victims to promptly report cybercrimes through the 1930 helpline or cybercrime.gov.in to maximize the chances of recovering stolen funds. The accused face charges under the IT Act, Indian Penal Code (BNS), and the Copyright Act.

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