A joint operation by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and Ramagundam Police dismantled a sophisticated cyber financial fraud network in Jannaram, Telangana. On July 29, authorities arrested four individuals—Yandrapu Kamesh (24), Bavu Bapaiah (43), Bavu Madhukar (32), and Gotla Rajeshwer (40)—and seized five SIM Box devices, 230 illegally acquired SIM cards, an HP laptop, multiple mobile phones, and Airtel fiber equipment.

The investigation began after a DoT complaint via its Chakshu Portal, reporting threatening calls impersonating government officials. Under TGCSB Director Shikha Goel and Police Commissioner Amber Kishor Jha, the team traced the operation to a rented house in Jannaram through Call Detail Records and field intelligence. The perpetrators used SIM Boxes to make coercive calls, falsely accusing victims of crimes.

The probe uncovered international links to Cambodia, with the mastermind, Jack aka Palavalsula Sai Krishna, orchestrating the scam from abroad. Krishna, connected to Bapaiah since meeting in Chandigarh, sent SIM Boxes and promised salaries up to Rs 70,000. The group procured SIMs from Andhra Pradesh with help from local contacts.

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The arrested suspects are in custody, with investigations ongoing to expose further connections. This operation underscores the global reach of cybercrime and the critical role of inter-agency collaboration in protecting citizens.

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