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Operation Octopus 2.0: 52 arrested including 32 bank officials in pan-India cyber fraud crackdown

Sunday, 19 April 2026, 14:14 · 1 min read

Hyderabad City Police (the law enforcement agency of Telangana's state capital) have arrested 52 people, including 32 bank officials, in a coordinated sweep against organised cyber fraud networks. Dubbed 'Operation Octopus 2.0', the seven-day operation spanned nine Indian states and targeted bank insiders, mule account holders, and intermediaries accused of enabling large-scale financial crimes. The arrests highlight the growing role of corrupt banking staff in facilitating cyber fraud, a concern with implications for financial security across India.

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The HinduOperation Octopus 2.0: 52 arrested, including 32 bank officials, in pan-India cyber fraud crackdown by Hyderabad Police ↗︎
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