A Hyderabad couple has gone missing during a holiday in Switzerland, prompting police to register a missing person case and launch an investigation into their whereabouts. Investigators are also examining reports that the couple may have travelled abroad after allegedly collecting large sums of money from investors. However, police have not confirmed any financial fraud and said the investigation is continuing from multiple angles.
According to police, the missing couple has been identified as businessman Pabba Chandrasekhar (51) and his wife Swapna (42), a homemaker. The couple, residents of Hyderabad, left India for Switzerland on June 22. They remained in regular contact with their family during the initial days of their trip, but all communication reportedly stopped after July 8. Repeated attempts by family members to reach them were unsuccessful, with both mobile phones either switched off or out of network coverage.
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Concerned over the sudden loss of contact, the couple’s daughter, Shreya, lodged a missing complaint with the police. Based on her complaint, investigators registered a missing case and initiated an inquiry. Police are examining the couple’s travel documents, itinerary, mobile phone records, and other available digital evidence to determine their current location and understand the circumstances surrounding their disappearance.
During the investigation, another angle emerged regarding the couple’s alleged financial dealings. Police are examining reports that they may have collected substantial amounts of money from multiple investors before travelling overseas. Some media reports have estimated the alleged investment amount at around ₹50 crore. However, authorities have not officially confirmed this figure, nor have they registered a separate financial fraud case at this stage.
Investigators are also trying to establish whether the Switzerland trip had been planned well in advance or whether it was undertaken after the alleged investment collections. Police are reviewing bank transactions, financial records, investment-related documents, and statements from individuals who may have invested money with the couple. Officials said appropriate legal action would be considered if sufficient evidence of financial irregularities emerges during the investigation.
Authorities are simultaneously seeking information through appropriate channels regarding the couple’s presence in Switzerland. Investigators are analysing mobile phone data, travel records, immigration details, and other technical evidence while also recording statements from family members and close associates to reconstruct the sequence of events.
Police have clarified that the matter is presently being treated primarily as a missing persons investigation. The reported investment fraud angle is being examined simultaneously, but officials cautioned against drawing premature conclusions before the investigation is completed. They emphasised that there is currently no official finding establishing that the couple deliberately fled the country or committed any financial offence.
According to the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF), investigations involving missing individuals and suspected financial fraud require coordinated analysis of banking records, digital communications, international travel data, and witness statements. Prompt reporting by family members and preservation of financial and communication records can significantly assist investigators in establishing the facts.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police continuing to examine all possible angles. Officials said the final outcome will depend on documentary, digital, financial, and forensic evidence gathered during the course of the inquiry, and no definitive conclusions should be drawn until the investigation is completed.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
