The Cyber Crime Unit of the Hyderabad Police has taken into custody four individuals accused of participating in an online betting scam involving at least Rs 1.5 crore. This announcement was made by police officials on Wednesday. The suspects reportedly facilitated the use of SIM cards registered under the names of their relatives and friends, which were employed in fraudulent online betting activities and gaming scams promoted through deceptive social media ads.

Identification and Background of the Accused

The arrested individuals have been recognized as Mohammed Syeed Uddin, 26, Mohd Tajuddin, 31, Mohd Younis, 25, and MD Ayub, 24. Law enforcement officials revealed that Uddin had previously been employed at a call center in Dubai and had reached out to his associates to obtain several SIM cards for the fraudulent activities. A complaint was filed leading to a formal investigation under various legal provisions, including Sections 66C and 66D of the IT Act, Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the BNS, as well as Sections 3 and 4 of the Telangana Gaming Act.

Details of the Fraudulent Scheme

According to law enforcement, the accused allegedly contacted a victim posing as representatives from an online betting platform named “BETINEXCHANGE.” They lured the complainant by assuring high and guaranteed returns on investments. The victim reportedly began by depositing approximately Rs 20,000 and was initially shown profits amounting to Rs 5,000, which served to establish trust in their operations. Following continuous persuasion and encouragement from the suspects, the victim made multiple deposits utilizing various payment methods, including bank transfers, UPI IDs, and cash deposit machines provided by the fraudsters.

Financial Losses and Ongoing Investigation

Between 2025 and January 2026, the complainant is said to have deposited around Rs 1.5 crore across numerous transactions from both his and his wife’s bank accounts. Although he received about Rs 20 lakh initially as profit, he ultimately experienced significant financial losses, leading to a complete depletion of his investments. Whenever the victim attempted to withdraw funds, the fraudsters misled him, redirecting him to various interconnected betting platforms to prevent him from accessing his money.

Law Enforcement Actions and Future Steps

The police are actively pursuing the investigation to trace the financial trail related to the case. They are focused on freezing additional accounts that may be linked to the fraudulent activities and are working to apprehend other suspects who are currently evading arrest. In the ongoing investigation, law enforcement has already confiscated at least five mobile phones connected to the case as they continue to gather evidence and build their case against the arrested individuals.

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