Khammam, July 25 : Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the state Cyber Security Bureau to probe a massive Rs.1,000-crore cyber fraud centered in Khammam district. The investigative team is being headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) K.V. Muralidhara Prasad to fast-track the investigation.
Given the scale and severity of the racket, the Cyber Security Bureau has taken over all existing cases initially registered at the V.M. Banjar and Sathupalli police stations of the district. A fresh consolidated FIR has been filed, launching an extensive investigation into international links, inter-state money laundering networks, and complex banking channels. DGP Anand has instructed the SIT to submit weekly progress reports to senior police officials.
Initial investigations reveal that the cyber-criminal network lured unemployed youths and unsuspecting citizens with false promises of jobs and lucrative business deals. The gang opened bank accounts in the victims’ names and took full control of their ATM cards and online banking credentials. These mule accounts were subsequently used to siphon off and transfer over Rs.1,000 crore stolen from cyber fraud victims across the country.
Key suspects identified in the fraud network include prime accused Potru Praveen, alongside Potru Kalyan, Morampudi Chennakesava Rao, Janjunuri Shivakrishna, and Uduthaneni Vikas. While several suspects have already been arrested, police have launched a manhunt for the remaining absconders. The SIT has also expanded its focus to track down colluding bankers, fake shell companies and local accomplices who facilitated the illegal operations.
Keywords: Telangana Police, DGP CV Anand, SIT Investigation, Khammam Cyber Fraud, 1000 Crore Scam, DSP Muralidhara Prasad, Mule Accounts, Potru Praveen, Cyber Security Bureau, Money Laundering
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