Telangana Cyber Crime Police Arrests 165 Criminals

Hyderabad: More than half of those suspected of committing cyber fraud are not super-qualified professionals, it turns out. About 35 per cent had only cleared their SSC or had dropped out earlier, and another 20 per cent had only cleared their Intermediate, according to data developed by the Telangana Cybercrime Security Bureau.

The bureau said the remaining 45 per cent of those indulging in cyber fraud were techies with BTech of MCA degrees or those holding MBA, after analysing data pertaining to 165 persons it had arrested from across the country in the six months.

The bureau said these 165 suspects were wanted in 795 cybercrime cases in the state and 3,357 cases across the country.

The bureau also said that almost half 49 per cent to be exact of cybercrime suspects were in the age group of 21-30 years.

Among the suspects, 34 per cent identified themselves as businessmen, hoteliers and realtors by profession. The rest included digital content creators, cab drivers, gym trainers, event managers, quacks, and those employed in a variety of establishments including delivery services. Among the others were the unemployed (14 per cent), students (nine), farmers and labourers (five) and government employees (three per cent.

The bureau said the major factors behind their involvement included earning easy money, criminal family background, debts, and the influence of a third person.