Hyderabad Police Arrest Two in ₹29 Lakh ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud; One Suspect on the Run

HYDERABAD: 19-10-2026: Hyderabad police have reportedly arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud involving approximately ₹29.17 lakh. A third suspect is reportedly absconding, according to media reports published on October 19, 2026.

The alleged victims are a 63-year-old retired employee and his daughter. According to the reports, the pair were defrauded of ₹29,17,668 by individuals allegedly using a digital-arrest scam—a form of cybercrime in which fraudsters impersonate police officers or other government authorities and use threats, intimidation and fabricated legal accusations to pressure victims into transferring money.

Police reportedly arrested two suspects as part of the investigation, while efforts to trace the remaining suspect are continuing. The precise circumstances of the alleged fraud and any further investigative developments should be confirmed through an official police statement.

How the scam works

In digital-arrest scams, fraudsters may contact victims through phone calls or video calls, claim that their identity documents or bank accounts are linked to criminal activity, and threaten immediate arrest or legal action. They may then demand money under the pretext of verification, security deposits or settlement of a fabricated case.

Public safety advisory

• Genuine law-enforcement agencies do not conduct arrests or legal proceedings through video calls or demand transfers to personal accounts for verification.

• Never share OTPs, banking credentials, identity documents or screen access with unknown callers.

• Do not transfer money because of threats made over a phone or video call.

• If you suspect a cybercrime in India, report it promptly through the official National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in or call the cybercrime helpline at 1930.