NOB-Hyderabad news: Cyber Crime Police, Hyderabad City, have detected a “Digital Arrest” cyber fraud case involving Rs.1,95,76,000/- and arrested two accused from Bhavnagar, Gujarat. A case was registered based on a complaint received on 13.12.2025. The accused, by impersonating government and telecom officials, induced the victim to transfer money under the false pretext of verification and case enquiry. The cheated amount was routed through multiple mule bank accounts and further transferred to overseas fraudsters through Hawala channels. The arrested accused are habitual cyber offenders, and the bank accounts operated by them are involved in 22 cybercrime cases across multiple states, with transactions amounting to approximately Rs.3.5 crore. Two mobile phones used in the commission of the offence were seized. The arrests were made under the supervision of ACPs R.G. Siva Maruthi and Jaipal Reddy. The investigation was led by Inspector N. Ramu, with the assistance of SI PVS Abhishek and staff. The public is advised to remain vigilant and note that no government agency conducts digital arrests or demands money for verification. Any cyber fraud may be reported to 1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in said V. Aravind Babu, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Cyber Crime, Hyderabad City.