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Telangana Cyber Crime Crackdown: 101 Arrested, ₹17 Crore Fraud Traced

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Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 101 people in a multi-state cybercrime operation and traced about ₹17 crore in fraudulent transactions.

Telangana Cybercrime Crackdown Fraudulent Transactions Traced

By News National Editorial Team

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has arrested 101 people, including 18 women, in a coordinated multi-state operation targeting alleged cyber-enabled financial crimes and the misuse of mule bank accounts.

The two-week operation began on September 23, 2026, and covered Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Investigators said they have traced approximately ₹17 crore in fraudulent transactions and identified 1,172 cybercrime links across India, including 206 links connected to Telangana.

51 cases under investigation

According to TGCSB, the arrests are connected to 51 cases registered across its seven Cyber Crime Police Stations.

Of the 101 people arrested, officials identified 81 as alleged mule-account holders and 19 as alleged agents or intermediaries involved in arranging accounts for cybercrime networks.

The operation involved six special teams comprising more than 100 TGCSB personnel.

The number of arrests varied across the states covered:

Kerala — 35
Andhra Pradesh — 22
Karnataka — 17
Tamil Nadu — 14
Telangana — 12
Puducherry — 1

How mule accounts allegedly operated

Investigators said cyber fraudsters allegedly obtained bank accounts through agents and intermediaries and used them to receive, transfer and withdraw money obtained through fraudulent schemes.

The accounts were allegedly used for methods including ATM withdrawals, bulk transfers and transactions connected with overseas networks.

According to TGCSB, some account holders and intermediaries allegedly received commissions of up to 5% of the money routed through the accounts.

Professionals among those arrested

The investigation has identified suspects from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds.

Reports based on TGCSB information say those arrested include an alleged agent employed by a financial company, a person involved in money exchange, an ex-serviceman, a businessman, a private-sector employee and other professionals.

Investigators also identified alleged links involving employees and individuals with connections to multiple cybercrime cases.

One person was reportedly linked to as many as 50 cybercrime cases, while another was linked to 34 cases.

TGCSB said 50 of the 101 arrested individuals had more than five cybercrime links each across India, indicating the potentially wider reach of the networks under investigation.

Mobile phones, SIM cards and financial records seized

During the operation, investigators seized mobile phones, SIM cards, bank passbooks and cheque books allegedly connected with fraudulent transactions.

TGCSB also said that accounts opened in the names of trusts and NGOs were allegedly misused to receive and transfer cybercrime proceeds.

The investigation is continuing to identify additional links, interstate connections and possible international networks.

Warning for bank-account holders

The operation highlights the risks associated with allowing another person to use a bank account for receiving or transferring money.

People who knowingly allow their accounts to be used for illegal transactions can potentially become part of a financial-crime investigation, even if they are not the original perpetrators of the fraud.

However, the allegations against the arrested individuals remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.

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Verification note: The ₹17 crore figure and 1,172 links are figures attributed to TGCSB. The people arrested are accused in the cases; arrest does not establish guilt, and the investigation remains ongoing.