Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Multiple Scams and Police Actions in Hyderabad and Vijayapura
In Hyderabad and Vijayapura, several people were scammed through fake ads, trading platforms, and matrimony sites.
A homemaker lost money to a fake babysitter ad, a businessman was duped by fake fast-food franchise representatives, and others were cheated through fake trading apps and matrimony platforms.
The police have recovered some of the money and are investigating these cases.
Additionally, a sub-inspector was accused of abusing locals who demanded a breathalyzer test for a driver involved in an accident.
The police are also looking into this misconduct.
A Hyderabad homemaker was scammed by a fake babysitter ad on Instagram, losing thousands of rupees.
A Malkajgiri businessman was duped of ₹2.65 lakh by fraudsters posing as fast-food franchise representatives.
A Vijayapura trader was cheated of ₹2,04,71,500 through a fake trading platform called “The Octa Trading App.”
A Vijayapura doctor was allegedly cheated of ₹2,15,50,000 through a fake matrimony platform and crypto trading website.
A Kondapur businessman lost ₹1.03 crore to online fraudsters posing as American stockbrokers on WhatsApp.
- Who
- Hyderabad homemaker, Malkajgiri businessman, Vijayapura trader, Vijayapura doctor, Kondapur businessman, Sub-inspector Srinivas, Jangamgari Kirti Reddy
- What
- Scams and police misconduct
- When
- Recent incidents, exact dates not specified
- Where
- Hyderabad, Vijayapura, Nagarkurnool
- Why
- Fraudulent activities and alleged police misconduct
Victims
Fraudsters
Scam Methods
Victims
Victims were lured through fake ads, trading platforms, and matrimony sites.
Fraudsters
Fraudsters used fake trading apps, matrimony platforms, and impersonation to scam victims.
Police Action
Victims
Victims reported the scams to the police, leading to investigations and recoveries.
Fraudsters
Fraudsters were traced, their bank accounts were frozen, and recoveries were made.
- Victim 1
- Hyderabad homemaker
- Scam Amount 1
- Thousands of rupees
- Victim 2
- Malkajgiri businessman
- Scam Amount 2
- ₹2.65 lakh
- Victim 3
- Vijayapura trader
- Scam Amount 3
- ₹2,04,71,500
- Victim 4
- Vijayapura doctor
- Scam Amount 4
- ₹2,15,50,000
- Victim 5
- Kondapur businessman
- Scam Amount 5
- ₹1.03 crore
- Accused 1
- Jangamgari Kirti Reddy
- Accused 2
- Sub-inspector Srinivas
- Incident Location 1
- Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Incident Location 2
- Velugonda Gate, Nagarkurnool
- Incident Location 3
- Malkajgiri, Hyderabad
- Incident Location 4
- Vijayapura
- Incident Location 5
- Kondapur, Hyderabad
- Total Recovered
- ₹1.32 crore