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Bengaluru Police Busts Large-Scale Cyber Fraud Network Duping Victims with Fake Online Legal Services

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A massive operation by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and Cyber Crime Police Station of the Bengaluru City Police led to the busting of a large-scale cyber fraud network that duped victims by offering fake online legal services. The operation was launched after a complaint was registered on February 12, 2025, through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. The complainant, cheated of Rs.1.5 crore, was allegedly convinced by multiple individuals claiming to represent the company Quickmoto Legal Service to transfer Rs.12.5 lakh in stages.

Key Takeaways:

  • The cyber fraud network duped over 29 victims across India, with losses running into crores of rupees.
  • The network was operated by a call centre in Kasturinagar, Bengaluru, employing 12 telecallers who used VoIP-based application Zoiper-5 to contact victims.
  • The mastermind behind the racket was operating from Dubai and had set up several fake companies, including India Legal, which was used as a front for the operation.
  • Searches conducted at seven call centres led to the seizure of incriminating documents, computer hard drives, and other gadgets.
  • The operation was executed under the leadership of DCP (Crime-2) Mr. Raja Imam Qasim, with technical support from the Department of Telecommunications and in coordination with Tata Teleservices.
  • The investigating team included officers from the CCB's Cyber Crime Station, along with technical experts from the Department of Telecommunications and Tata Teleservices.

Statistics:

  • Over 29 cases have been registered against the network across India on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
  • The network duped victims of losses running into crores of rupees.
  • The network employed 12 telecallers in its call centre.
  • Instruments seized during the operation included 10 computer hard drives, fake company seals, lease agreements, cheque books, and mobile phones.

Sources:

  • PTI news agency
  • Hindustan Times
  • National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
  • Bengaluru City Police

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