18 Cyber Fraudsters Arrested for Rs 6.94 Crore Scam Across India

HYDERABAD: In a sweeping crackdown on cybercrime, a Hyderabad-based cybercrime gang has been dismantled after a special operation by the Hyderabad City Cyber Crimes unit. The operation, which involved six teams across various states including Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, led to the arrest of 18 accused, including three key masterminds.

This high-profile bust uncovered a series of sophisticated fraud cases, including investment fraud, digital fraud, sextortion, and insurance scams. A total of Rs 6.94 crores was extorted from unsuspecting victims, with the police detecting ten major cases.