Hyderabad: Man from Maharashtra arrested for fraud

Gurjot Singh reportedly involved in as many as 16 investment fraud cases across India, including two cases in Telangana

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested one Gurjot Singh (26), a driver from Maharashtra for his alleged involvement in as many as 16 investment fraud cases across India, including two cases in Telangana.

He had lent his bank account to cyber fraudsters, who further diverted money obtained from frauds into that account.

According to the police, recently a 56-year-old man from the city became the latest victim of the gang. Initially he had invested small amounts in different bank accounts provided by the suspects, who showed some profit every day.

The suspects told the victim that he would receive the profit amount into his application wallet and the same could be withdrawn into his personal bank account, after deduction of tax for each withdrawal.

Believing them to be genuine he deposited an amount multiple times totaling Rs 2.4 crore. Later they stopped the withdrawal process.

Based on his complaint, the Cybercrime police booked a case and subsequently traced and arrested the suspect. Efforts are on to nab others.