Hyderabad cyber frauds: Three victims lose Rs 5.35 cr; CP warns against 'digital arrest' scams

Hyderabad, Oct 13 (UNI) Three cyber fraud cases reported in Hyderabad on Monday resulted in losses of Rs 5.35 crore, prompting City Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar to urge citizens to remain vigilant against digital arrest scams, fake trading apps and fraudulent messages. In a statement on Tuesday, Sajjanar said a company accountant lost Rs 2.70 crore after opening a suspicious ZIP file and acting on fake WhatsApp messages impersonating the CEO. In another case, a 72-year-old woman was cheated of RS 2.12 crore after fraudsters threatened her with false money laundering allegations and subjected her to a 20-day 'digital…