In a joint operation led by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ramagundam Commissionerate Police, a major cyber financial fraud network was dismantled in Jannaram, Mancherial district. Four individuals were arrested, and authorities seized five SIM Box devices along with over 230 illegally obtained SIM cards.
The probe began after the DoT received a complaint via its Chakshu Portal from a victim who reported receiving threatening calls from fraudsters impersonating government officials. These callers used intimidation tactics, including threats of mobile service disconnection, to extort money from victims.
Under the leadership of TGCSB Director Shikha Goel and Ramagundam Commissioner Amber Kishor Jha, investigators traced multiple fraudulent calls through detailed analysis of IMEI numbers, SIM Box devices, and Call Detail Records (CDRs). This led them to a rented house in Jannaram, where the cybercrime setup was operating.
On July 29, 2025, police raided the location and arrested Yandrapu Kamesh (24), Bavu Bapaiah (43), Bavu Madhukar (32), and Gotla Rajeshwer (40). Along with the SIM Boxes and SIM cards from providers like Jio, Airtel, and Vi, police confiscated laptops, mobile phones, Airtel fiber internet equipment, and other networking tools.
Investigations revealed international connections, notably to Cambodia, a known hub for cyber financial fraud and cyber slavery operations. The mastermind, identified as Jack (also known as Raju or Palavalsula Sai Krishna) from Vizag, is believed to be orchestrating the scam from Cambodia.
Jack reportedly recruited members in India and coordinated operations through WhatsApp. He promised monthly salaries and shares of illicit gains to the local operatives who managed the telecom infrastructure. Hundreds of SIM cards were procured across states, assisted by local contacts.
The arrested individuals remain in custody as authorities continue to investigate the extent of the network and its cross-border implications. This operation underscores the evolving sophistication of cyber fraud and highlights the critical role of coordinated enforcement to safeguard citizens.
