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Crime
Adilabad Police Arrest Rajasthan Cyber Fraudsters Over Rs 5.30 Crore Scam
✍️ INDToday
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 05:35 PM
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Telangana’s Adilabad police have detained a group of suspects from Rajasthan accused of cheating 140 victims of a total of Rs 5.30 crore through online fraud.
The law enforcement team in Adilabad, Telangana, announced the arrest of several individuals hailing from Rajasthan who are alleged to have operated a large‑scale cyber fraud network. The suspects were taken into custody following a coordinated operation by the district police, who said the arrests were part of an ongoing investigation into online scams targeting residents across multiple states.
According to the police statement, the accused are suspected of duping about 140 complainants and extracting a cumulative sum of approximately Rs 5.30 crore through deceptive internet‑based schemes. Victims reportedly lost money after being lured by false promises of investment returns, job opportunities, or other financial benefits.
Investigators have opened a case under the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, and the arrested individuals will be presented before a magistrate within the stipulated legal timeframe. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant against unsolicited online offers and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
According to the police statement, the accused are suspected of duping about 140 complainants and extracting a cumulative sum of approximately Rs 5.30 crore through deceptive internet‑based schemes. Victims reportedly lost money after being lured by false promises of investment returns, job opportunities, or other financial benefits.
Investigators have opened a case under the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, and the arrested individuals will be presented before a magistrate within the stipulated legal timeframe. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant against unsolicited online offers and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.