VoIP scam
Mumbai Police Bust International Cyber Fraud Ring: Nine Arrested for Impersonating US Officials
Dec 10, 2025 11:58 pm CST
Mumbai Police Crime Branch has dismantled two fake call centers in Andheri East, arresting nine individuals who allegedly defrauded American citizens by impersonating US officials. The operation used VoIP technology to target foreign nationals, extracting payments through intimidation tactics. Seized equipment valued at Rs 4.72 lakh includes laptops, mobile phones, and fraudulent documentation.
Belagavi Police Raid Illegal Call Centre: 33 Arrested in International Cyber Fraud Targeting US Citizens
Nov 15, 2025 05:33 pm CST
Karnataka police raided an illegal call centre in Belagavi that targeted US citizens through sophisticated cyber scams, resulting in 33 arrests from nine Indian states and Nepal. Authorities seized laptops and phones with VoIP software used to disguise call origins, while the masterminds from Gujarat and West Bengal remain at large. Police are coordinating with CBI and Interpol to contact American victims.