The Hyderabad City Cyber Crime Police have arrested 42-year-old Gurdeep Singh, a resident of New Delhi, in connection with a digital arrest fraud case in which a senior citizen from Hyderabad was cheated of over ₹1.07 crore.
According to police sources, Gurdeep Singh, also known as Lucky Narang or Lucky, was apprehended as the third accused in the case. He is alleged to have played a pivotal role in the transfer of fraud proceeds and in facilitating the operations of the criminal network.
A cyber crime wing officer said the complaint was lodged on October 16, 2025. The 62-year-old complainant reported that he received a call from an unknown individual claiming to be an officer of the Mumbai Crime Branch. The caller alleged that the victim’s phone number and Aadhaar details were linked to illegal activities. The complainant was then connected to another person posing as an investigation officer.
The officer added that the victim was subjected to sustained psychological pressure and threats of arrest, being made to believe that cooperation with a money laundering probe was mandatory. Under this psychological pressure, the victim transferred ₹1.07 crore to accounts controlled by the fraudsters.
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“Gurdeep Singh runs a money exchange and travel business. Together with his associates, Prashant Kumar, Deepak Kumar, and others, he formed a network that procured bank accounts and credentials for cyber fraud operations. Account holders were lured to hotels in Delhi, Jaipur, and other cities with offers of commission and accommodation, while the accounts were used to channel money received from victims quickly up the fraud chain,” the officer explained.
The police identified Gurdeep Singh as a mule account supplier. In the same case, account holder Deepak (also known as Deepak Gahlawat) and account supplier Prashant Kumar were previously arrested in New Delhi and remanded to judicial custody.
Cyber crime experts said the network specifically targeted senior citizens and business professionals, who were trapped through phone calls and online communication. Fear and psychological pressure were the main tactics used by the criminals, making victims believe that legal action was imminent against them.
The police added that the investigation is ongoing and that additional accomplices may be identified. To probe the case further, Hyderabad police are coordinating with authorities in other cities to map the network and prevent future cyber fraud incidents.
Experts advise victims of such digital frauds to immediately contact cyber crime helplines and exercise caution in banking transactions. The police have appealed to citizens to remain vigilant against unknown calls and suspicious messages and to avoid sharing personal information.
This arrest sends a clear message from the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police that high-value digital fraud and money laundering networks will be dealt with strictly. The arrest of Gurdeep Singh, along with the judicial custody of other accused, underscores the seriousness of the case and the police’s commitment to tackling cyber crime.
About the author – Ayesha Aayat is a law student and contributor covering cybercrime, online frauds, and digital safety concerns. Her writing aims to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats and legal responses.
