Fraud & Impersonation Alert
Individuals and websites have been impersonating Manikanth Devarakonda (SEBI Reg. RA — INH000015871) to solicit money and run unauthorised trading schemes. This page consolidates every complaint filed to date, for public verification.
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We accept payment only into the account and UPI ID published on the official payment page, in the name of Manikanth Devarakonda. We are not liable for any payment made to any other account, UPI ID, or individual. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be Manikanth Devarakonda outside these verified channels, do not transfer money — verify directly using the contact details here first.
BSE Impersonation Portal — filed cases
Filed in compliance with Exchange Notice No. 20250804-59 dated 4 Aug 2025 (“Advisory on Impersonation of Research Analysts and Unauthorised Market Practices”).
| Case ID | Date Identified | Complaint Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | 10 Sep 2025 | Impersonation via Telegram — “manimoneyy manikanth devarakonda” | Filed & actioned |
| 226 | 17 Jun 2026 | Fake website — trade-with-mani.com | Filed & actioned |
| 225 | 17 May 2026 | Fake website — learn-with-mani.com | Filed & actioned |
| 224 | 17 May 2026 | Fake Instagram profile — instagram.com/manimoneyy_/ | Filed & actioned |
| 223 | 17 May 2026 | General credential misuse — running a scam using RA credentials | Filed & actioned |
For each case above: a police complaint was filed with acknowledgment, a warning was published on the official website, and existing clients were notified directly.
Screenshot: BSE Impersonation Portal — case tracker for SEBI Reg. RA INH000015871.
National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP)
Formal complaints filed at cybercrime.gov.in against each impersonating platform.
| Acknowledgement No. | Category | Platform Reported | Complaint Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20810250077453 | Online Financial Fraud — Demat/Depository Fraud | Telegram — “manimoneyy manikanth devarakonda” | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 20807260067258 | Online & Social Media Related Crime — Cheating by Impersonation | Instagram — instagram.com/manimoneyy_/ | 30 Jul 2026 |
| 20807260067257 | Online & Social Media Related Crime — Cheating by Impersonation | Website — trade-with-mani.com | 30 Jul 2026 |
| 20807260067253 | Online & Social Media Related Crime — Cheating by Impersonation | Website — learn-with-mani.com | 30 Jul 2026 |
Regulatory timeline
Every step taken with BSE's RA Membership team since the first impersonation was identified.
First report filed with BSE
Reported a WhatsApp/UPI-based impersonation scam operating under the Manikanth Devarakonda name, with a cybercrime complaint attached.
BSE directs compliance with Exchange Notice
BSE's Membership team directed compliance with Exchange Notice No. 20250804-58/59 on impersonation of Research Analysts.
Second victim's complaint forwarded
Forwarded a fraud complaint and transaction evidence received from an affected investor to BSE for record and action.
Compliance consultant engaged
Engaged a compliance consultant to formalise and expedite the impersonation reporting process.
Additional fake platforms reported
Reported two further fake websites (trade-with-mani.com, learn-with-mani.com) and a fake Instagram profile to BSE, and filed fresh NCRP cybercrime complaints for each.
Compliance confirmed & cases filed
Confirmed compliance with Exchange Notice No. 20250804-59 and filed all outstanding cases on the BSE Impersonation Portal — Case IDs 223 through 227 issued.
View or download the evidence
Every document referenced on this page, exactly as filed or received. Click a row to open it in a new tab, or use the download button to save a copy.
BSE Impersonation Portal — Case Reports
Cybercrime Portal (NCRP) — Acknowledgements
BSE Correspondence — Email Threads
Two items were withheld from this list: correspondence containing an affected investor's full name, phone number, and bank transaction details. Publishing another person's private financial information isn't appropriate, even in the course of reporting fraud committed in your name — everything else here is unedited.
Think you've been contacted by an impersonator?
Do not share money, KYC documents, or trading credentials with anyone claiming to be Manikanth Devarakonda outside the verified channels below. Reach out directly to confirm before taking any action.