Hyderabad, May 2 -- In a significant crackdown on cyber-enabled fraud, Hyderabad Police have taken down 184 social media profiles that were promoting illegal betting platforms and fake investment schemes.

The action was carried out by the Cyber Crime wing as part of ongoing monitoring of online platforms where such content is increasingly being circulated to lure users. Police found that these profiles were being used to push links to external apps and websites, where victims were promised quick profits, high returns, and referral bonuses.

Officials said that the operation uncovered a wider network behind these accounts, with hundreds of paid advertisements used to amplify their reach. Many of the posts were designed to appear legitimat...