Gujarat Police Dismantle Cross-Border Scam, Win US Praise

AHMEDABAD– Gujarat Police have successfully dismantled an illegal call centre operating in the Hansol area of Ahmedabad, which was targeting American citizens through a fraudulent loan scheme. The action has drawn praise from the United States, as the two nations’ law enforcement agencies cooperate in tackling cybercrime.

The U.S. Embassy in India said, “By seizing evidence and charging the individuals with offenses including cheating and criminal conspiracy, the authorities have sent a clear message against cybercrime.”

The call center was involved in duping U.S. citizens by offering fake loan schemes and extracting personal information and money under false pretenses.

Acting on intelligence inputs, the police conducted a raid and arrested two individuals connected to the operation.

Authorities also seized digital evidence including laptops, mobile phones, and call logs, which pointed to an organized attempt to defraud individuals in the US. (IANS)