- KR Bharat
- 2026-01-02
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued an important public advisory explaining why bank accounts are being frozen in cybercrime cases and how citizens can protect themselves from legal trouble. Police said accounts are commonly frozen when they are found to be linked to cyber offences such as online fraud, fake investment schemes, illegal loan apps, betting and gaming proceeds, or suspicious cryptocurrency transactions.
The advisory warned against “money mule” scams, where fraudsters lure individuals with offers of easy loans or commissions and misuse their bank accounts for illegal transactions. Police stressed that selling or allowing others to use one’s bank account is a serious criminal offence, and account holders are legally responsible for all transactions, even if they claim ignorance.
Such involvement can lead to arrests and cases under the IT Act, BNS, and PMLA, along with long-term consequences affecting credit scores, employment prospects, and travel documents. Citizens and business owners have been urged to verify buyers and sources of funds before accepting payments and to avoid dealing with unknown persons or suspicious platforms.
If a bank account is frozen, account holders should contact their bank to identify the concerned police authority and submit required documents for verification. Accounts will be unfrozen only after due procedure and official clearance. DCP Cyber Crimes V Aravind Babu appealed to the public to remain vigilant and immediately report suspicious requests to the 1930 cyber crime helpline or via cybercrime.gov.in.
