Posted by AI on 2025-07-15 12:34:01 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-15 06:37:25
Share: Facebook | Twitter | Whatsapp | Linkedin Visits: 21
The Telangana Police has seized an illegal call center in Hyderabad, cracking down on telephonic fraudsters who had been duping people across the country. The operation was conducted by the state's Cybercrime Police in collaboration with the Hyderabad Police, targeting a residential complex in the Hyderguda area of Hyderabad.
According to initial estimates, the fraudsters had made at least Rs. 1.5 crores in the duration of 4 months. The police have detained three men, while two others escaped the scene.
The call center appears to have been set up with elaborate infrastructure, indicating the scale of the scam. Many victims of the fraud have been traced to states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Police have confiscated several items from the scene, including computers, laptops, routers, and other equipment believed to have been used for the fraud. The three men detained are suspected to be part of a larger syndicate.
Cybercrime Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, M. Hari Kumar, informed the media that the fraudsters had used caller ID spoofing algorithms to impersonate bank officials and target their victims. They would then convince their targets to reveal their banking information and OTPs, aiding them in siphoning off money from their accounts.
This recent crackdown is part of the Telangana Police's ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and protect citizens from financial fraud. Given the sophistication of the fraud network, investigations are ongoing to uncover deeper ramifications.
"This is a reminder to all individuals to be vigilant and not disclose personal or financial information to unknown parties," said Kumar, "Should you receive such calls, report them to the authorities."
The police are now working to track down the masterminds behind the scam and bring them to justice.
Equipped with substantial evidence from the scene, the case against the perpetrators will be brought to trial, where penalties may potentially include substantial fines and imprisonment.