Hyderabad Cybercrime police have apprehended a habitual offender from Patiala Jail who duped 14 victims of ₹3 crore by impersonating a political aide to Rahul Gandhi. The suspect promised political favors and high-ranking positions in exchange for cash and gold.

  • Accused Gaurav Kumar alias Gora brought from Central Prison, Patiala.
  • Impersonated 'Kanishka Singh', a political aide to Rahul Gandhi.
  • Duped 14 victims across multiple states of ₹3 crore in cash and gold.
  • Investigation triggered by a complaint from AICC secretary Jetti Kusuma Kumar.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime police have successfully executed a production transit (PT) warrant to bring 45-year-old habitual offender Gaurav Kumar alias Gora from Central Prison, Patiala, to Hyderabad. The Amritsar-based accused is allegedly involved in a sophisticated impersonation racket that targeted politically ambitious individuals across the country.

The legal proceedings began on July 1, following a formal complaint lodged by AICC secretary Jetti Kusuma Kumar. The complainant alerted authorities that an unidentified individual was posing as Kanishka Singh, a known political aide to Rahul Gandhi. The suspect utilized WhatsApp calls and messages to establish trust and offer lucrative political favors and positions in exchange for monetary considerations.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this case is a textbook example of 'social engineering' within the political sphere. By targeting candidates who had previously contested Assembly elections, the accused exploited their desperation for power and influence. This indicates that fraudsters are now moving beyond simple financial scams to high-stakes identity theft involving political figures to maximize their gains.

According to police investigations, the scale of the fraud is extensive. The accused managed to swindle approximately ₹3 crore in the form of cash and gold ornaments from 14 different victims spanning several states. Interestingly, while the Hyderabad complainant alerted the police, they did not suffer any financial loss, preventing a local disaster.

"The exploitation of political proximity is a growing trend in cyber-fraud, where the perceived authority of a leader's aide bypasses the victim's critical judgment."

Prior to this, the suspect had been arrested by the Punjab Police in an unrelated case and was serving time in Patiala. The Hyderabad police, after establishing a link to the local case, secured the necessary warrants to bring him in for interrogation under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Did You Know?: A Production Transit (PT) warrant is a legal mandate that allows law enforcement to move a prisoner from one jurisdiction to another for the purpose of investigation or trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who did the accused impersonate to commit the fraud?
The accused posed as Kanishka Singh, a political aide to Rahul Gandhi.

2. What was the total amount defrauded by the suspect?
The investigation revealed that around ₹3 crore in cash and gold ornaments were collected from 14 victims.