Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Hyderabad Man Arrested in Taxi Rental Scam and Attempted Murder
Imagine a person named Kranthi Kumar promised people big money if they invested in a taxi business, but it was all a trick, and he took their money.
He got arrested for cheating people out of a lot of money.
In a separate incident, a man named Venugopal tried to hurt his wife, Mahalaxmi, after a history of fighting, demanding money, and selling her jewelry.
Neighbors helped and called the police.
Now the police are investigating both cases.
Kranthi Kumar was arrested for allegedly cheating 28 investors out of Rs 2.8 crore with a car rental scheme.
Kumar promised high monthly returns from a car rental scheme.
U. Venugopal was arrested for attempting to murder his wife, Tanniru Mahalaxmi.
Mahalaxmi had previously reported domestic violence and harassment from her husband.
Venugopal attacked Mahalaxmi with a paper-cutter blade.
- Who
- Kranthi Kumar and U. Venugopal
- What
- Kranthi Kumar cheated investors in a taxi rental scheme; U. Venugopal attempted to murder his wife.
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Kumar was seeking money through fraudulent investments; Venugopal, due to disputes and domestic violence.
- Fraud Amount
- Rs 2.8 crore
- Number of Investors Duped
- 28
- Attempted Murder Suspect
- U. Venugopal
- Attempted Murder Victim
- Tanniru Mahalaxmi
- Dowry
- 15 tolas of gold and Rs 10 lakh