5 arrested in call center scam targeting foreign nationals, ₹28.41 lakh seized in Tangra and Maheshtala

The Detective Department has successfully dismantled a call center operation that was scamming foreign nationals, leading to the arrest of five individuals. The operation, based in Active Acres, Tangra, came to light following coordinated raids in Tangra and Maheshtala. Authorities seized ₹28.41 lakh in cash, along with laptops, mobile phones, and other electronic devices, all linked to the fraudulent activities. The arrested individuals are now facing multiple charges, including cyber fraud, unauthorized access to computer systems, and criminal conspiracy.

The fraudulent call center used various deceptive tactics to target foreign nationals. Scammers posed as representatives of well-known companies and employed intimidation to convince victims to make payments for services or cases that did not exist. These fraudsters gained unauthorized access to the victims' computer systems, where they manipulated personal and financial information to facilitate fraudulent transactions. In one notable incident, a foreign national was scammed out of ₹8.71 lakh (approximately 10,000 USD).

As the investigation continues, authorities are working to uncover further details about the scam and its potential victims across the globe. The seized evidence includes electronic gadgets that are being examined to identify the full scope of the operation. The Detective Department has urged the public to be cautious when engaging with unsolicited online communications, particularly those involving financial transactions, to prevent falling victim to similar scams.