Hyderabad: Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two accused in a visa extension fraud case and recovered ₹9.60 lakh in cash from the main accused. Police alleged that the duo cheated victims by promising long-term visa extension services and collecting money without providing the promised service.
The arrested accused are Arjun Reddy, 38, a native of Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, and Anjaiah Reddy, 45, a native of Narasaraopet in Palnadu district. Police identified Arjun Reddy as the alleged mastermind who induced victims to transfer money. Investigators said Anjaiah Reddy allowed the accused to use his bank account to receive the cheated amount.
According to the complaint, the accused promised to obtain a long-term visa extension for the complainant’s daughter. They also assured the complainant that they would refund the money if the process failed. Trusting those assurances, the complainant transferred money through multiple transactions.
Visa extension fraud targeted multiple victims
Police said the accused continued to send false updates after receiving the money. They collected personal documents by claiming they needed them for visa processing. Later, they demanded additional payments before they stopped responding. They neither processed the visa nor refunded the money.
Investigators found that the accused had allegedly cheated several other victims using the same method. Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police registered a case after receiving the complaint. The complainant suffered a loss of ₹9.60 lakh.
Police said the accused contacted victims through acquaintances and social media. They promised long-term visa extensions and collected money as processing fees. They then provided fake progress updates and sought additional payments before cutting off communication.
Visa extension fraud investigation recovers entire amount
The investigation relied on human intelligence, technical analysis, call detail record analysis, beneficiary bank account verification and mobile location tracking. Police later arrested both accused after completing legal formalities and recovered the entire cheated amount of ₹9.60 lakh from the main accused.
Deputy Commissioner of Police T. Sai Manohar appreciated the investigation team led by Inspector Raghavender for solving the case and recovering the full amount. He also commended Assistant Commissioner of Police Ravindereddy for supervising the investigation.
Police advised the public to verify the credentials of visa and immigration service providers before making payments. They also urged citizens to report cyber fraud immediately by calling 1930 or using the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.