The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad have arrested Ranjit Kumar, a 42-year-old software employee from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, for his involvement in multiple digital fraud cases across India, including two prominent cases in Telangana.
Kumar was implicated in a fraud targeting a 72-year-old retired government employee from Hyderabad. The accused contacted the victim, claiming to be from Mumbai Airport, and falsely informed him that a parcel addressed to him contained narcotics. Kumar urged the victim to obtain a clearance certificate from the narcotic department to avoid police action. In a panic, the victim transferred a total of Rs 19.61 lakh to a bank account provided by the fraudster.
Further investigation revealed that Kumar is connected to multiple fraud cases across India, and authorities are continuing their probe into his activities.
In another case, the Cyber Crime Unit of Hyderabad arrested H. Akul Singh, 24, for online stalking, extortion, and blackmail. Singh had created a fake Instagram profile to threaten a 21-year-old housewife from Hyderabad. He sent edited, obscene photographs of the victim and her family and demanded money in exchange for not sharing these images publicly.
Singh’s actions are a reminder to online users to be cautious about their personal information on social media platforms. The Cyber Crime police warned that fraudsters often pose as representatives of government agencies and engage in tactics involving fake claims about criminal activity, such as human trafficking or money laundering, to extort money.
Both cases highlight the increasing threat of cyber fraud, where criminals use digital platforms and social media to manipulate and exploit victims. Authorities urge citizens to stay alert to such scams and report any suspicious activities promptly.
