ED Conducts Searches at Three Locations in Hyderabad in Cyber Fraud and Money Laundering Case, Seizes ₹6.40 Lakh Cash
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Kochi, has carried out search operations at three premises in Hyderabad in connection with an ongoing cyber fraud investigation linked to Allamraju Satyanarayana Murthy. The searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, on October 28, 2026. During the operation, officials recovered and seized incriminating documents, digital evidence and ₹6.40 lakh in cash. The seized materials are expected to help investigators examine the financial transactions and uncover further details about the alleged cyber fraud network.
Hyderabad : The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Kochi, has conducted coordinated search operations at three premises in Hyderabad as part of its ongoing investigation into an alleged cyber fraud case linked to Allamraju Satyanarayana Murthy.
The searches were carried out on October 28, 2026, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The operation was aimed at gathering important evidence and examining possible financial transactions connected to the suspected cyber fraud activities.
During the searches, ED officials recovered several incriminating documents and digital evidence believed to be relevant to the investigation. The agency also seized cash amounting to ₹6.40 lakh from the premises searched.
Digital Evidence and Documents Seized
The recovery of digital evidence is considered an important part of the ongoing investigation, as electronic records may provide information about financial transactions, communications and other activities connected to the alleged fraud.
Investigators are expected to examine the seized documents and digital materials to identify possible financial links, trace suspicious transactions and establish whether other individuals or entities were associated with the suspected activities.
The ₹6.40 lakh in cash seized during the operation will also be examined as part of the agency’s investigation into the alleged proceeds of crime.
ED Investigation Continues
The search operations form part of the ED’s wider efforts to investigate the money-laundering aspects of cyber fraud cases and trace funds allegedly generated through unlawful activities.
By examining the documents, electronic records and other materials recovered from the three premises, the agency aims to gather further evidence and understand the financial trail connected to the case.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details may emerge as officials analyse the seized material and examine the suspected financial transactions.
The latest searches highlight the importance of following the financial trail in cyber fraud investigations, particularly where digital evidence and financial records may help investigators uncover the movement of suspected illegal proceeds.
News Source: Enforcement Directorate (ED) – Official Press Release
