Hyderabad: The Cyber Crime Police Hyderabad arrested three key accused in a digital arrest fraud case involving ₹1.07 crore, in which a senior citizen was cheated by impersonators posing as law enforcement officials.
Police said the accused were identified as Gurdeep Singh alias Lucky Narang, Har Preet Singh alias Karan Kowshik, and Kumar Mohit alias Mohit Kowshik, all residents of New Delhi. The arrests were made in connection with Crime No. 1883/2025 registered under relevant sections of the IT Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
According to investigators, the 62-year-old victim lodged a complaint on October 16, 2025, stating that he received calls from unknown persons claiming to be officials from the Mumbai Crime Branch. The callers falsely alleged that the victim’s Aadhaar and phone number were linked to illegal activities. By creating fear of arrest and reputational damage, the fraudsters coerced him into transferring ₹1.07 crore under the pretext of a money laundering investigation.
Police said the accused formed a gang that procured current bank accounts and credentials from individuals by offering commissions and accommodation in hotels across Delhi, Jaipur, and other cities. The fraud amount was routed through these accounts and transferred to the kingpin of the racket.
Digital arrest fraud network and modus operandi revealed
Investigators said the accused tested internet banking facilities from hotel rooms and facilitated transactions in coordination with other gang members. Mobile phones containing bank account details and credentials were seized during the arrests. Police added that the accused were also involved in multiple cyber fraud cases reported from states including Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh.
Explaining the modus operandi, police said victims were contacted by fraudsters impersonating officials from agencies such as the CBI, police, customs, or courts. The callers created false narratives involving money laundering or serious crimes, issued threats of non-bailable arrest, and demanded liquidation of assets, falsely claiming the money would be submitted to courts as proof of innocence.
The case was detected by a special team led by Inspector K. Prasada Rao under the supervision of senior officers of the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hyderabad.
Police issued a public advisory urging citizens not to share bank credentials, OTPs, or personal details over phone calls and warned that no government agency would ever demand money through calls. Victims of cyber fraud were advised to immediately dial 1930 or report incidents on the national cybercrime portal.
