State vs Two arrested individuals — Digital arrest scam in Hyderabad

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19 Oct 2026News

Police confirm one suspect remains on the run in Hyderabad digital arrest scam case

While two individuals have been arrested for the digital arrest fraud targeting a retired employee, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have confirmed that one additional suspect involved in the case is currently absconding.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police have captured two people involved in a scam but are still searching for one more suspect.
Who:: The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police are the investigators and two arrested individuals are the accused.
When:: Reported on 19 Oct 2026.
Where:: Hyderabad, Telangana.
Why:: An additional suspect is currently absconding, meaning they are hiding to avoid being caught by the police.
What it means:: The police must continue their search to locate and arrest the final suspect in this case.

18 Oct 2026Arrest

Two arrested for duping man, daughter of ₹29.17 lakh in digital arrest scam; police identify links to 16 cases across India

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two persons for their involvement in a digital arrest case in which a 63-year-old retired employee...

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested two people for allegedly tricking a man and his daughter out of money.
Who:: The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested the two accused individuals.
When:: Reported on 18 Oct 2026.
Where:: Hyderabad, Telangana.
Why:: They are accused of involvement in a digital arrest scam involving a retired employee.
What it means:: Police identified links connecting these individuals to sixteen other cases across India.

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State vs Two arrested individuals — Digital arrest scam in Hyderabad

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Police confirm one suspect remains on the run in Hyderabad digital arrest scam case

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