Scammed by Cyber Criminals: MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy's Experience

BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy was scammed by cyber criminals posing as government officials offering financial aid to unemployed youth. He transferred Rs 1 lakh for 40 applicants under the 'Prime Minister Viksit Bharat' scheme, only to realize the fraud and reported it to Jubilee Hills police.

BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy revealed that he fell victim to a cyber scam after criminals posed as government officials offering a financial aid scheme in his constituency.

Contacted on April 5, the scammers convinced Reddy they could secure Rs 10 lakh per recipient, part of a central initiative called the 'Prime Minister Viksit Bharat' scheme.

Believing this would benefit local unemployed youth, Reddy paid Rs 1 lakh for 40 applications, funding it from his resources. Later realizing it was a con, he filed a formal complaint with the Jubilee Hills police.