Hyderabad: Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police recovered an additional Rs.3.48 lakh in an ongoing digital arrest scam probe, officials said on Tuesday, pointing to a wider international fraud network.
The accused, Gajarla Avinash, 26, from Katlakunta village in Jagtial district, had earlier been arrested. Police had seized Rs.12 lakh, a mobile phone and his passport at that time.
Investigators said Avinash had travelled to Cambodia after being offered a fake data entry job. However, he was later forced into organised cybercrime operations. He allegedly posed as a law enforcement official and threatened victims with fabricated cases.
He then extorted money through mule bank accounts, police said. According to investigators, nearly Rs.24 lakh was siphoned off during January and February 2026.
During custody, the accused revealed that part of the money had been hidden. This led to the recovery of Rs.3.48 lakh and another mobile phone, officials added.
Authorities said the seized amount was linked to multiple fraudulent transactions. These included cases registered in Visakhapatnam. Further investigation is underway to trace the money trail and identify other members involved.
Digital arrest scam network and Cambodia link
Police said the digital arrest scam had links to a larger cross-border network operating from Cambodia. They added that such frauds relied on impersonation and intimidation to target victims.
Officials said efforts were ongoing to identify additional suspects and dismantle the network. They also warned the public to remain cautious of calls posing as law enforcement authorities.