The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad City have arrested a key accused in a major “Digital Arrest” cyber fraud case involving ₹1.07 crore. The arrested individual has been identified as Gurdeep Singh alias Lucky Narang (42), a resident of New Delhi, who has been named as Accused No. 3 in the case (Cr. No. 1883/2025).
Police said the accused was a major mule account supplier linked to organised cyber fraud networks and has been booked under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). One mobile phone was seized from his possession during the arrest.
Case Details
According to investigators, the victim, a 62 year old resident of Hyderabad, was targeted by fraudsters posing as officials of the Mumbai Crime Branch and other law enforcement agencies. The fraudsters falsely claimed that the victim’s Aadhaar number and mobile phone were linked to illegal activities, including money laundering.
Using threats of arrest and damage to reputation, the accused created fear and pressured the victim into transferring ₹1.07 crore under the pretext of a fake investigation. The victim was kept under constant psychological pressure through repeated phone and video calls, a tactic commonly referred to as “digital arrest.”
Role of the Accused
Police revealed that Gurdeep Singh ran a money exchange and travel business and along with his associates, procured bank accounts and credentials for use in cyber frauds. The cheated amount was routed through these mule accounts and then quickly transferred to higher level fraud operators.
Earlier, two other accused in the case were arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
Modus Operandi
The fraudsters followed a fixed pattern:
- Impersonation of law enforcement officials
- Fabrication of a criminal investigation story
- Threats of non-bailable arrest
- Coercion to liquidate assets and transfer money
- Continuous monitoring of the victim through calls and video calls
Public Advisory
The Cyber Crime Police have issued an advisory to the public:
- Police, CBI or courts never demand money over phone or video calls
- Do not share OTPs, bank details or Aadhaar information
- Never transfer money under threats or pressure
- Verify any such claims independently
Citizens are urged to report cyber fraud immediately by calling 1930 or by registering a complaint on the cybercrime reporting portal.
