Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Cyberabad Police Invoke PD Act Against Matrimonial Fraudster
Cyberabad Police detained a man accused of cheating women through matrimonial websites.
Police said he used fake names and profiles.
He allegedly pretended to be a wealthy NRI who wanted to marry.
After gaining victims’ trust, he reportedly asked them for money for made-up emergencies.
Police also said he obtained bank details, credit card information and OTPs.
These details were allegedly used for unauthorized transactions and online betting.
The accused is identified as Manda Venkata Kameshu, also known as Karthik Reddy.
Police said he has been linked to 19 cheating cases since 2021.
The Preventive Detention Act was used to stop him from allegedly committing more offenses.
Cyberabad Police invoked the Preventive Detention Act against Manda Venkata Kameshu, alias Karthik Reddy.
Police said he targeted unmarried women seeking matrimonial alliances through websites and social media.
He allegedly used fake profiles and promised marriage while posing as a well-settled NRI.
Police said he obtained money, financial credentials and OTPs using fabricated emergencies.
He has allegedly been involved in 19 cheating cases since 2021 and was detained at Cherlapalli Central Prison.
- Who
- Cyberabad Police detained Manda Venkata Kameshu, alias Karthik Reddy, following action by Commissioner Dr. M. Ramesh.
- What
- He was detained under the Preventive Detention Act as a suspected cybercrime offender accused of matrimonial fraud.
- When
- Police said the alleged offenses occurred since 2021; the detention was announced in the report without a specific date.
- Where
- He was detained in Cherlapalli Central Prison in Hyderabad’s Cyberabad jurisdiction.
- Why
- Police said the detention was intended to prevent further cheating activities.
- Accused
- Manda Venkata Kameshu, alias Karthik Reddy
- Alleged offenses
- Matrimonial fraud, unauthorized financial transactions and online betting-related misuse
- Reported cases
- 19 cheating offenses since 2021
- Police authority
- Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr. M. Ramesh
- Legal action
- Preventive Detention Act
- Detention location
- Cherlapalli Central Prison
- Targeted victims
- Unmarried women seeking matrimonial alliances