Global Scam Busted: International Fake Call Centre Cracked Down by Cyberabad Police

The Cyberabad police have arrested nine individuals involved in operating a fraudulent call centre targeting Australian citizens. Led by Praveen and Prakash, the ring duped victims into transferring money to accounts controlled by Indian nationals in Australia, eventually moving the funds back to India through covert means.

In a significant breakthrough against international cyber fraud, the Cyberabad police have apprehended nine individuals tied to an 'international fake call centre' operation that targeted Australian citizens for financial theft.

The investigation revealed that the key accused, Praveen and Prakash, orchestrated the scam by recruiting staff from Kolkata to manage the deceptive call centre. Their strategy involved contacting Australian citizens, manipulating them to transfer funds to accounts owned by Indian nationals residing in Australia. Subsequently, these funds were funneled back to India using various covert channels, including hawala and cryptocurrency transactions.

Over the span of two years, this operation illicitly garnered between Rs 8-10 crore by preying on unsuspecting Australians. The meticulous setup underscores the growing challenge of cybercrime and the complexities involved in tracing cyber fraud across international borders.

(With inputs from agencies.)