Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Hyderabad Police Arrest Two in Alleged ₹70-Crore Cyber Fraud Network
Police in Hyderabad arrested two men accused of helping cybercriminals.
The men are Gumma Ramesh and Mudale Anil.
Police say Ramesh and associates persuaded people to hand over bank accounts and SIM cards for money.
The items were allegedly sent to people in Haryana.
Police say the accounts were connected to more than 450 cybercrime cases across India.
They estimate the transactions at about Rs 60–70 crore, with one report calling it Rs 70 crore.
The investigation began after a person reported paying Rs 7,93,351.
The person had been promised Rs 45 lakh for an old one-rupee note.
Police say Anil opened three accounts and gave their details to Ramesh.
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested Ramanthapur residents Gumma Ramesh, 39, and Mudale Anil, 19.
Police allege Ramesh and absconding associates persuaded about 60–70 people to provide bank accounts and SIM cards for commissions.
The collected account materials were allegedly couriered to contacts in Haryana for use in cybercrime.
Police link the accounts to more than 450 cases across India and estimate transactions at roughly Rs 60–70 crore; reports describe the total as Rs 70 crore.
The investigation followed a complaint that a victim paid Rs 7,93,351 after being offered Rs 45 lakh for an old one-rupee note.
- Who
- Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested Gumma Ramesh and Mudale Anil; police also refer to absconding associates.
- What
- The two are accused of collecting bank accounts and SIM cards for cybercriminals.
- When
- One report says the arrests took place on Sunday; the complaint was filed on September 25. The reports do not specify the year.
- Where
- The accused are residents of Ramanthapur, Hyderabad; police say the collected account materials were sent to people in Haryana.
- Why
- Police allege the accounts and SIM cards were supplied to cybercriminals for commissions.
Police allegations
Accused response
Alleged role in the account network
Police allegations
Police allege the men collected bank account details and SIM cards that were sent to Haryana and used in cybercrime.
Accused response
Reports say the accused confessed during interrogation, but do not provide a separate response or denial from them.
Scale of the alleged transactions
Police allegations
Police reports cite about Rs 60–70 crore, while one describes the network as involving Rs 70 crore.
Accused response
The reports do not include a separate estimate or comment from the accused.
- Accused
- Gumma Ramesh, 39, and Mudale Anil, 19
- Alleged account and SIM card providers
- About 60–70 people
- Cases allegedly linked
- More than 450 cybercrime cases across India
- Estimated transactions
- About Rs 60–70 crore; one report describes the network as involving Rs 70 crore
- Reported victim payment
- Rs 7,93,351
- Fraud pretext
- An offer of Rs 45 lakh for an old one-rupee note
- Anil's alleged role
- Opened three savings accounts and handed their credentials to Ramesh for a commission
