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Police Uncover ₹68 Crore Cyber-Fraud Scheme with 22 Arrests in Delhi and Mumbai

Special units executed simultaneous raids in Delhi and Mumbai to dismantle a call-centre data-leak fraud alongside a pan-India share-investment scam.

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Gurugram Call Centre Data Leak
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Overview

  • Delhi Police’s IFSO unit arrested 18 suspects in a six-month probe that traced insider moles at a Gurugram call centre leaking SBI customer data to siphon off about ₹2.6 crore.
  • Fraudsters impersonated SBI executives to harvest OTPs and CVVs and then laundered proceeds through high-value gift cards, domestic air bookings and conversion into Tether (USDT).
  • Mumbai Cyber Police apprehended four individuals accused of duping over 30 investors in a ₹65 crore share-investment racket using fake websites, forged SEBI documents and a Dubai-linked front.
  • Authorities seized 100+ mobile phones and SIM cards along with bank details and forged documents while agencies work on asset freezes and tracing funds through mule accounts and offshore wallets.
  • Investigations continue across multiple states and international hubs as law enforcement prepares further crackdowns to dismantle remaining cyber-fraud networks and money-laundering channels.