Hyderabad police have arrested a 29-year-old man accused of cheating around 10 women, including a minor, of lakhs of rupees by luring them into romantic relationships and then extracting money on various pretexts.
Police identified the accused as Koduri Chandrasekhar Azad, also known as Arjun, a native of Guntur who was residing in Kukatpally. The case was registered at Jubilee Hills police station on a complaint by a minor girl.
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Investigators said the accused allegedly targeted women from affluent backgrounds through social media, developed relationships with them and later sought money citing business investments and personal needs. Police suspect a similar pattern was used to cheat nearly 10 women.
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According to the complaint, the accused persuaded a minor from Jubilee Hills to part with ₹13.11 lakh after claiming that he was launching a startup. Officials said he had earlier been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act in connection with the same victim, and after securing bail, allegedly resumed contact and cheated her again.
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Police suspect the accused used money collected from victims to buy a car and project a wealthy lifestyle. Investigators believe that this image helped him gain credibility and lure more women into his circle.
In a related development, police booked a car driver’s wife for allegedly blackmailing the minor victim. She is accused of extorting ₹9 lakh by threatening to reveal the victim’s communication with the accused to her parents. Police said that aspect of the case remains under investigation.
Second Complaint Filed as Inquiry Expands
A second woman has also filed a complaint alleging that the accused cheated her in the name of love and took away a gold chain. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and transferred a Zero FIR to Narsingi police station.
Police said the accused has been remanded and further investigation is underway. Officials are examining whether more victims may come forward as the probe widens.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
