One person is detained after a Hyderabad Cybercrime unit exposes an import-export scam worth Rs 1.11 crore.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit has uncovered a major import-export scam worth ₹1.11 crore, leading to the arrest of one individual. The scam involved presenting a façade of legitimacy under the veneer of trade business, using professional communication and fake documentation to lure investors. The fraud involved promises of large orders and high returns, prompting victims to transfer funds under the pretext of registration fees, legal expenses, or logistics charges. Once the money was transferred, all contact ceased.

The main victim in this case was reportedly a local businessman who transferred a total of ₹1.11 crore over several installments. The accused leveraged the apparent credibility of an import-export venture to falsely assure the victim of profitable business opportunities abroad. Hyderabad Cybercrime officials launched the investigation with preliminary evidence suggesting a well-coordinated syndicate. After tracing digital footprints and bank transactions, they successfully arrested the principal suspect, believed to be a key node in the fraudulent network.

This case adds to the growing list of high-stake cyber scams uncovered by Hyderabad authorities in recent months. A separate digital arrest scam saw elderly victims coerced into transferring up to ₹1.38 crore, with scammers impersonating law enforcement agencies via video calls and fake court documents. In just late July 2025 alone, an 80-year-old retired PSU employee was defrauded of over ₹1.1 crore after fraudsters impersonated Bengaluru and CBI officials in a digital arrest scam.

Police advisory and recovery efforts have been reiterated, including verifying identities, avoiding installation of APKs or clicking suspicious links, and reporting complaints quickly. The arrested individual has been remanded in judicial custody, and further arrests are expected as the investigation unfolds.