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ED raids two illegal call centres in Patiala extorting US nationals
ED found three fake call centres with around 220 workers and seized 66 mobile phones as it probes fraud targeting US nationals.
- On Tuesday, the Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at four premises in Patiala, Pune, and Chandigarh targeting a "fake" call center syndicate that allegedly defrauded United States citizens.
- Officials said the "fake" call centers primarily targeted people in the United States using bulk spam emails and VoIP-based systems to induce payments under false pretexts.
- Searches under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act detected three call centers with around 220 persons working; the agency seized 66 mobile phones and 13 laptops.
- Residential properties in Chandigarh were allegedly used by the mastermind to coordinate operations, while the agency found a person involved in converting proceeds from Dollars into Indian Rupees.
- The agency is now analyzing seized Data and material to establish the syndicate's complete modus operandi, identify all involved persons, and trace the flow of funds generated through these alleged activities.
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The ED detected three live fake call centres in Patiala and Pune allegedly targeting US nationals. The probe is now examining digital evidence, reporting lines and the conversion of dollars into rupees.
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