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Prime Suspect Arrested in Alleged Rs 6 Crore Fibwave Investment Fraud

Police say the scheme promised 30–48% yearly returns before payouts halted in May 2024.

Overview

  • Cyberabad EOW arrested Cyrus Percy Hormusji on September 27 at his North Goa residence following a tip-off, produced him before a local court, and brought him to Hyderabad.
  • Investigators say Hormusji and associate Nikhil Kumar Goel operated as Fibwave Analytics LLP, pitching unusually high returns through personal contacts and a referral network.
  • Interrogation findings indicate nearly Rs 6 crore was raised from about 50–60 investors, while 13 documented complainants report losses totaling roughly Rs 3.33 crore.
  • Police recorded statements from 13 witnesses, seized financial records, and traced large deposits to the firm’s IndusInd Bank account.
  • Authorities report the accused admitted the intent was to defraud, and the search continues for other suspects and potentially recoverable assets as more victims are urged to come forward.