In a major cybercrime crackdown, the Sonipat Police have successfully dismantled a fraudulent call centre operating in the Bahalgarh area, uncovering an alleged international fraud racket that duped foreign nationals of nearly Rs 2.5 crore. Acting on a specific tip-off, law enforcement officials raided the premises and apprehended three individuals suspected of being actively involved in the operation.
Modus Operandi of the Fraudsters
According to police reports, the gang allegedly impersonated technical support executives and bank officials to target foreign nationals through unsolicited phone calls. Victims were falsely informed that their bank accounts or digital systems had been compromised. Under the pretext of security verification and technical assistance, they were persuaded to transfer money to accounts controlled by the fraudsters. Investigators suspect that the racket utilized international payment gateways and various online transaction channels to siphon off funds from victims abroad, making it a complex cross-border financial crime.
Seizure and Financial Trail
During the raid, police recovered three laptops, three mobile phones, and Rs 5 lakh in cash from the call centre premises. A preliminary investigation revealed suspicious financial transactions linked to cyber fraud amounting to nearly Rs 2.5 crore. The evidence collected is being meticulously analyzed to trace the complete money trail and identify additional accomplices.
Legal Proceedings and Arrests
An FIR has been registered at the Bahalgarh police station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. The accused were produced before a local court, which remanded them to two days of police custody for further interrogation. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mayank Hasiya, a resident of Omaxe City in Sonipat; Ansh Pandey, from Nangloi in Delhi; and Sahil Sharma, from Burari in Delhi.
Ongoing Investigation
Police officials stated that the investigation is now focused on tracing the larger network behind the operation, including the masterminds who orchestrated the fraud. Authorities are also working to follow the money trail that was routed through international channels, with the aim of preventing such crimes in the future and bringing all perpetrators to justice. The case highlights the growing menace of cyber fraud and the need for heightened vigilance among the public.
