Police Bust非法呼叫中心，26人因诈骗美国公民被捕
A raid in South Goa led to the dismantling of a fraudulent call center that targeted American citizens. 26 individuals, from various states across India, were arrested and charged with impersonating bank employees to cheat victims out of their money.
Highlights
- •Police raid on illegal call center in Verna Industrial Estate
- •26 people arrested for fraudulently targeting US citizens
- •Incident involved impersonation of banking officials during calls
- •Valued electronic equipment seized worth Rs 55 lakhs
On May 28, the police dismantled an illegal call center operating out of Verna Industrial Estate in South Goa. Twenty-six individuals were arrested and charged with swindling US citizens by impersonating bank employees.
Operation Details
The police received information leading to a raid at a factory hub in Verna early that morning. They found the illegal call center in operation, targeting American victims through fraudulent calls posed as banking transactions.
Accusations: The accused allegedly duped their targets by convincing them to transfer funds, often via gift cards, under false pretenses. According to investigators, 145 laptops, 45 mobiles, routers, headphones, and other electronic accessories were seized during the raid, estimated at a total value of around Rs 55 lakhs.Operational Techniques: The accused employed Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology enabled calling systems to mask their identity and location while contacting victims abroad. They registered cases under the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act.The national cybercrime helpline '1930' encourages the public to report such suspicious activities or approach local police stations for any concerns related to this case.
