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New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- New Indian Express
International Cybercrime Racket Busted in Andhra's Atchutapuram; 33 Arrested
VISAKHAPATNAM: Anakapalli District Police have uncovered a large-scale international cybercrime operation in Atchutapuram. Speaking to the media, Anakapalli District Superintendent of Police (SP) Tuhin Sinha stated that, based on a report from the Village Revenue Officer (VRO) and comprehensive intelligence inputs, police arrested 33 individuals under his leadership. The gang targeted American citizens, committing fraud by posing as Amazon customer support representatives. They used advanced technology to carry out psychological fraud and extort large sums of money, the SP added. The police conducted raids at three key locations in Atchutapuram and arrested the individuals at the scene, subsequently producing them before the court. During the raid, the police seized several computers, network equipment, digital assets, and cash amounting to Rs 3 lakh.
India Today
22-05-2025
- India Today
Andhra cops bust cyber scam targeting US citizens through fake Amazon calls
The Anakapalli District Police uncovered a large-scale international cyber fraud syndicate operating from Achyutapuram, Andhra on a formal complaint by the Village Revenue Officer and intelligence inputs, the police, under the leadership of the Superintendent of Police, raided three locations simultaneously and arrested 33 syndicate was targeting US citizens by impersonating Amazon customer support representatives, engaging in a sophisticated operation of identity theft, psychological manipulation, and digital During the raids, officers seized computer systems, high-end networking equipment, multiple vehicles, Rs 3 lakh in cash, and various items used to run the operation, including furniture and household amenities that converted the sites into makeshift training and residential other individuals found on the premises were identified as new recruits undergoing training in impersonation techniques and scam call OPERANDIInvestigations revealed a well-structured hierarchy within the network. Diallers made spoofed VOIP calls, pretending to be Amazon's fraud alert staff. Once a victim was engaged, 'Bankers' took over, impersonating officials from US banks or the Federal Trade Commission to obtain sensitive personal and financial final stage, handled by 'Closures,' involved convincing victims to purchase gift cards and share redemption then laundered the proceeds via cryptocurrency platforms and dark web tools. Recruitment and training were managed by HR/Admin teams, who primarily hired people from states like Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and salary structure reflected the levels of responsibility within the scam. The callers earned Rs 20,000 per month, bankers made Rs 35,000-Rs 40,000, Closures received Rs 50,000, and managers were paid up to Rs 75, to police, each closure agent handled several victims a day, leading to financial fraud estimated to be in crores of rupees every key individuals, Punit Goswami from Maharashtra and Avihant Daga from Rajasthan, have been arrested. Authorities believe they played a significant role in coordinating the operation, and efforts are ongoing to identify the top-level masterminds behind the syndicate, including possible international police have stressed the gravity of the crime, as it not only caused substantial financial losses to foreign nationals but also posed a serious threat to India's international reputation. The use of spoofed communication, identity theft, and international money laundering mechanisms highlights the network's sophistication and scale.A First Information Report has been registered at Achyutapuram Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the IT Act, and the Indian Penal Code, including cheating using electronic means, organised crime, identity theft, criminal conspiracy, and Anakapalli District Police, in coordination with cyber forensic experts and other law enforcement agencies, are now tracing the full extent of the operation's digital and financial trail to bring all those involved to justice. IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
