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Hyderabad Police Arrest 35 Cyber Fraudsters, Refund ₹88L to Victims

Hyderabad Police Arrest 35 Cyber Fraudsters, Refund ₹88L to Victims

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ThreatCluster •October 12, 2026 at 10:29 UTC
  • •35 cyber fraudsters arrested across nine states in India.
  • •Hyderabad police refunded over ₹88 lakh to victims of cyber fraud.
  • •Mumbai reported a 44% increase in cybercrime cases in 2026.

Hyderabad police arrested 35 individuals involved in cyber fraud across nine states, recovering over ₹88 lakh for victims. The arrests were made during operations in September, with 83 FIRs registered. The majority of fraud cases were linked to social media scams, investment fraud, and digital arrest scams. Police also reported a significant number of complaints received through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, totaling 2,767. The police emphasized the need for public vigilance against fraudulent activities, urging victims to report incidents through designated helplines. In a related context, Mumbai reported a 44% rise in cybercrime cases from January to August 2026, with 4,254 cases registered, highlighting the growing trend of cyber fraud in the region.

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2026-09-30
Hyderabad police conduct cyber fraud arrests
Police arrested 35 individuals involved in 23 cases of cyber fraud during operations across nine states.
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2026-10-09
Mumbai police report rise in cybercrime cases
Mumbai police registered 4,254 cybercrime cases in the first eight months of 2026, marking a 44% increase from the previous year.
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What types of fraud were involved?
The fraud cases included social media scams, investment fraud, and digital arrest scams.
How much money was refunded to victims?
Hyderabad police refunded over ₹88 lakh to victims of cyber fraud.
What is the trend in cybercrime cases in Mumbai?
Mumbai reported a 44% increase in cybercrime cases from January to August 2026.