The Cyber Crime Police, Cyberabad, detected 13 cybercrime cases between December 31, 2025, and January 15, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 25 offenders across multiple states, exposing the extensive pan-India reach of cybercriminal networks.
In one major online trading fraud, the accused created a fake trading application called “NUVAPRO” and sham investment platforms. Victims were lured via social media ads and added to a fraudulent WhatsApp group named “Nuvama Wealth Stock Market Think Tank”, ultimately losing Rs 1.34 crore. Fake “experts” like Prof. Ashish Kehair and Tanishka Sanyam built trust by showing manipulated profits. When victims attempted withdrawals, the accused demanded large commissions and routed the funds through shell companies. Karimajji Srinu and Gandreti Ashok were arrested for creating the shell companies and providing bank accounts for this operation.
In another case, victims were contacted via Facebook and later moved to WhatsApp, where they were persuaded to invest in a forged trading website and group, showing false profits from upper-circuit trades and IPO allotments. Withdrawals were blocked until upfront commissions were paid, resulting in a loss of Rs 2.13 crore. Devanaboina Anil Sundar Kumar and Bethi Saikrishna were arrested for supplying bank accounts to the syndicate.
Cyberabad Police also obtained 182 refund orders in 50 cases, mandating Rs 78.77 lakh to be returned to victims.
Authorities have warned citizens to exercise caution with investment ads on social media, avoid suspicious WhatsApp or Telegram groups, and use trading apps only from verified SEBI-registered brokers. They advised vigilance against claims of assured profits, upper-circuit trades, or guaranteed IPO allotments. Paying advance commissions or fees to withdraw funds is strongly discouraged. Suspicious messages or calls should be reported immediately to 1930 or via cybercrime.gov.in.
