Hyderabad Police cracks down on online fraud, removes 184 scam profiles in April

In a major crackdown on rising cyber fraud, the Cyber Crime Unit of Hyderabad Police has taken down 184 social media profiles and 801 online advertisements promoting illegal betting and fake investment schemes during April 2026. The action comes as part of intensified efforts to protect internet users from financial scams that have been increasingly targeting individuals across India. Officials revealed that these fraudulent profiles were actively luring users with promises of quick profits through betting platforms and bogus investment opportunities. Many unsuspecting victims were reportedly tricked into transferring money, only to realize later that they had been duped.

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