Hyderabad, Oct.11 (NSS): On October 9, 2024, HC Feroz of Cyber Crime Unit, Hyderabad City, with the assistance of Deputy Manager Saleha Begum of ICICI Bank, Nallakunta Branch, Hyderabad, successfully prevented two separate fraudulent transactions involving a total amount of ₹19,50,000.
One Sadula Srinivas of Warisguda, on October 9, 2024, went to ICICI Bank to transfer an amount of Rs nine lakh to the accused’s/beneficiary’s account for payment in a stock trading fraud. The Deputy Manager became suspicious and alerted HC Feroz, who then counselled the victim and stopped him from making the payment to the scammer’s account. The victim had already paid ₹3,00,000 to the fraudsters. HC Feroz advised him to report the incident to the Cyber Crime Unit.
In another incident, Naveen Kumar Sandhyala of Adikmet, Hyderabad, on October 9, went to ICICI Bank to transfer an amount of ₹11,50,000 to the accused’s/fraudster’s account as part of a digital arrest/money laundering fraud. Once again, the Deputy Manager grew suspicious and immediately contacted HC Feroz. He counseled the victim and prevented him from making the payment to the scammer’s account. HC Feroz also advised him to report the incident to the Cyber Crime Unit.
Both incidents reflect the vigilance and prompt action taken by the bank staff and the Cyber Crime Unit, ensuring that victims were saved from significant financial losses.
Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City appreciated the efforts and proactive response of the bank officials and cyber crime staff in preventing the fraud and saving the victims. They were felicitated by Good citizen certificates and mementos by the C.P., Hyderabad.
Police Commissioner, Hyderabad City requested bank officials to keep an eye on suspicious transactions and fraudulent depositors, current account holders and if any suspicious activity is noticed, it can be reported to Cyber Crimes Unit, Hyderabad or call 1930.
