Telangana Cybercrime Crackdown Arrests 101, Traces Rs 17 Crore

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau carried out a two-week operation against people suspected of helping cybercrime networks.

The operation began on September 23 and covered six states and Puducherry.

The Bureau said it arrested 101 people, including 18 women.

Investigators traced about Rs 17 crore in transactions they said were linked to fraud.

They alleged that some people supplied bank accounts to help move the money.

The accounts were allegedly used to receive, transfer and withdraw funds.

Officials said some account holders and intermediaries were paid commissions of up to 5%.

Police seized phones, SIM cards, passbooks and cheque books.

The arrests are connected to 51 cases, and investigators say their work is continuing.