The scam, operating for over a year in KR Puram lured unsuspecting investors from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, amassing nearly Rs 50 crore. Victims like Sandadi Narasimha Reddy and Pandeti Venkataseshaiah suffered substantial losses, with Reddy reportedly assaulted and threatened by the accused. As investigations unfolded, the claim of illegal detention and torture during a police operation have also emerged.