Andhra Pradesh: MLA loses ₹1.07cr in cyber scam
TDP MLA Putta Sudhakar Yadav lost ₹1.07 crore this week after falling for a cyber scam.
Posing as Mumbai cybercrime officers, the scammers accused him of money laundering and human trafficking using fake FIRs, threatened arrest, and pressured him to pay for "provisional bail."
Over five days, Yadav transferred the money in multiple installments to different accounts.
Authorities have registered a case and are investigating
The scam unraveled when the fraudsters demanded another ₹60 lakh, prompting Yadav to realize he'd been tricked.
He reported it to Hyderabad cybercrime police on Thursday evening.
Authorities have registered a case and are investigating, focusing on tracking down the culprits and recovering the funds.
With digital scams on the rise, police are reminding everyone—if you get suspicious calls like this, report them right away at helpline 1930 or through official channels.