How a head constable, bank manager prevented 20 lakhs fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Timely intervention can do wonders in many instances. Proving the same, around 20 lakhs were saved in a single day from going into the hands of fraudsters, as a Head Constable and a bank manager intervened at the right time and alerted the victims.
With this intervention, two victims in different instances, who were about to lose their hard-earned money in the trap of online fraud were saved.

Going into the details, according to the Hyderabad police, Sadula Srinivas is a resident of Warisguda in Hyderabad. On October 9, 2024 went to ICICI Bank to transfer an amount of ₹9,00,000 to the accused's account for payment in a stock trading fraud. Soon, the Deputy Manager, Saleha Begum of ICICI Bank, Nallakunta Branch became suspicious and alerted Head Constable Feroz, who then counseled 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. Head Constable Feroz further advised him to report the incident to the Cyber Crime Unit.

Further in another incident, Naveen Kumar Sandhyala, who is a resident of Adikmet, Hyderabad on October 9, 2024, 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.

Hyderabad Police added that both incidents reflect the vigilance and prompt action taken by the bank staff and the Cyber Crime Unit and added that their timely intervention ensured that victims were saved from significant financial losses.

Further, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City appreciated the efforts and proactive response of the bank officials and cyber crime staff in preventing fraud and saving the victims. They were felicitated by Good citizen certificates and mementos by the Hyderabad Commissioner, CV Anand.

Meanwhile, the 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.