Hyderabad: Additional Commissioner of Police (Crimes & SIT) M. Srinivasulu said the Cyber crime police registered 78 FIRs in Hyderabad during February 2026 and arrested 117 accused during a special enforcement drive.
Police conducted the arrests under “Operation Octopus”. Cyber Crime teams worked with Law and Order units during the operation. Investigators tracked suspects across several states.
Officers arrested the accused from 16 states in connection with 74 cyber crime cases. Most cases involved trading and investment fraud schemes.
According to police data, investigators detected 63 trading and investment fraud cases. In addition, they registered six digital arrest fraud cases. Police also recorded four OTP fraud cases and one social media fraud.
During the investigations, police facilitated refunds of ₹34,76,884 to victims. Officials said the arrested accused were also involved in 1,081 cyber crime cases across the country.
Investigators examined several bank accounts linked to the accused. These accounts recorded transactions worth nearly ₹139 crore.
Cyber crime police seize cash, phones and bank documents
During the operation, police seized large quantities of evidence connected to cyber fraud activities. Officers recovered ₹36,00,000 in cash from the accused.
Investigators also seized 221 mobile phones and 26 laptops used in cyber fraud networks. In addition, police recovered 115 cheque books and 141 SIM cards.
Authorities further confiscated 54 debit cards and 56 shell company stamps. Investigators also seized 152 bank passbooks and several incriminating documents.
During February 2026, Zonal Cyber Cells received 2,963 complaints through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Subsequently, police registered 461 FIRs based on these complaints.
In addition, investigators arrested 11 accused involved in nine cyber crime cases across India. Police also secured refunds of ₹24,10,741 for victims.
Meanwhile, cyber patrol teams monitored social media platforms throughout the month. As a result, they identified 124 fake profiles on Facebook and Instagram.
Officials said these profiles ran 539 advertisements promoting illegal online gaming and betting applications. Authorities reported the accounts and ensured their removal from the platforms.
Police advised citizens to remain cautious about fake social media and matrimonial profiles. They also warned against fraudulent investment groups, phishing links and malicious APK files.
Officials urged the public not to share personal or financial details with unknown persons online. They also warned citizens about “digital arrest” impersonation scams.
Police further stated that online betting and gambling activities remain illegal in Telangana and may lead to legal action.
Authorities advised victims to immediately report cyber fraud by calling the helpline number 1930 or by filing complaints through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
The Cyber Crime Police Station Hyderabad registered 78 FIRs during February 2026. Under the special drive “Operation Octopus”, Cyber Crime Police along with Law & Order teams arrested 117 accused persons from 16 States in connection with 74 cyber crime cases.
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