Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Cyberabad Police File Fraud Case Against US Tech Firm
A company in India called Hanker Systems is upset because a US company named Avanade Technologies didn't pay them for a job they did.
They hired a software developer for Avanade, but Avanade didn't pay the bills, which add up to about Rs 1.45 crore.
The Indian company tried many times to get the money, but Avanade kept avoiding paying.
Now, the police in Hyderabad have started a legal case against Avanade for not paying and cheating.
The police will also tell the US government about this problem.
Cyberabad cybercrime police filed a case against Avanade Technologies for alleged non-payment of Rs 1.45 crore.
The dispute involves the hiring of a senior software developer for a US-based client.
Hanker Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. fulfilled its contractual obligations but Avanade failed to pay invoices from July to October 2025.
The case was registered under sections relating to cheating, criminal breach of trust, and fraud, along with IT Act violations.
The police will send case details to the US Department of Justice for further action.
- Who
- Hanker Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. vs. Avanade Technologies, LBA Global Partners (USA) Inc., Fifth Third Bank
- What
- Alleged non-payment of contractual dues amounting to Rs 1.45 crore
- When
- July to October 2025 (engagement began in July 2025)
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Avanade Technologies allegedly failed to release payments against multiple invoices despite repeated follow-ups
- Complainant
- Hanker Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- Accused Company
- Avanade Technologies
- Amount in Dispute
- Rs 1.45 crore ($161,120)
- Period of Non-Payment
- July to October 2025
- Legal Sections Involved
- Cheating, Criminal Breach of Trust, Fraud, Section 66-D of IT Act
- US Entities Involved
- Avanade Technologies, LBA Global Partners (USA) Inc., Fifth Third Bank
- Location of Incident
- Hyderabad, India
- Action Taken
- FIR registered, case details to be sent to US Department of Justice