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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Rs 38 lakh worth dry ganja seized, 9 arrested in Anakapalli district
Visakhapatnam: The Rolugunta police in Anakapalli district conducted a raid at oil-palm orchards between Kothalam and Addasaram villages and seized 750 kgs of dry cannabis worth over Rs 38 lakh and arrested nine individuals. According to Anakapalli district police chief Tuhin Sinha, the raid was carried out based on credible information about the illegal storage of cannabis. During the operation, the police team discovered suspects unloading ganja from a car and quickly surrounded the area, arresting nine individuals while two others escaped. The police confiscated 750 kg of dry cannabis, one four-wheeler, three bikes, and Rs 2,500 in cash from the suspects. Upon interrogation, the arrested individuals revealed that the main accused, V Govinda and Bangaru Appala Naidu, had sourced the contraband from Papulu Venkatesh in Kalimela, Malkangiri district of Odisha. The investigation revealed that the suspects had transported and hid 600 kg of cannabis at the plantation four days prior to the bust and were caught while attempting to store an additional 150 kg. The suspects' roles were also uncovered, with T Venkata Srinivasa Raja, K Rakesh, and B Nanaji assisting in collection, storage, and transportation logistics, while M Laxman Reddy and M Siva Kumar arranged the vehicle for the illegal trade. The investigation indicated that this was not the first offense for some suspects, with Govinda previously implicated in four ganja-related cases and Anji Babu involved in two prior cases. The police continue their investigation to apprehend the two suspects who escaped.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Investigation into fake call center scam in Vizag transferred to crime investigation department
Visakhapatnam: The investigation into the fake call center case, which was busted by the Anakapalli district police in the industrial hub of Atchutapuram, was transferred to the crime investigation department (CID) by the state police department. This decision was made as the case requires an in-depth investigation with cyber experts, given that the scam targeted American citizens from India. It may be recalled that the fake call center recruited youth from the northeastern states for online fraud and allegedly looted over Rs 600 crore from Americans. This operation was busted by the Anakapalli district police, who also arrested 33 people on Thursday. Given the international nature of the crime, with money transactions in dollars and bank accounts in the USA, the state police higher-ups and the govt deemed it necessary to hand over the case to the CID. The CID will now take the lead in investigating the case, focusing on tracing the money looted by the fake call center. The Anakapalli district police, who initially investigated the case, will also be part of the investigation. The district superintendent of police (SP), Tuhin Sinha, confirmed that the case was transferred to the CID but assured that the local police would continue to cooperate. "We came to know about the allegations, and a proper departmental investigation will take place. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo We will not spare anyone if they commit any unlawful activity, which is unacceptable," he told TOI. Meanwhile, allegations have surfaced against a DSP-rank officer and local police personnel, suggesting they were aware of the fake call center's activities. Senior officials have asked the Anakapalli district police chief to verify the facts and take departmental action against anyone found guilty. The CID is expected to request central intelligence agencies to verify if any complaints were lodged in the USA regarding the scam. With the case now in the hands of the CID, the investigation is likely to gain momentum, and efforts will be made to bring the perpetrators to justice. The decision to transfer the case to CID was taken due to the complexity of the case, which involves cyber expertise and international money transactions.
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.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- The Hindu
Anakapalli police bust cybercrime syndicate; 33 persons arrested for duping U.S. citizens
The Anakapalli police have busted a cybercrime syndicate in Atchutapuram mandal on Thursday and arrested 33 persons for their alleged involved in a fake call centre scam. The accused were allegedly impersonating the staff of Amazon customer support and targeting U.S.A. citizens. The value of the fraud has been estimated to be around ₹20 crore. Anakapalli Superintendent of Police Tuhin Sinha told the media that acting on a tip-off, the police conducted simultaneous raids at three places in Atchutapuram and busted the cybercrime racket, which had allegedly been operating for the past two years. Computers, networking devices, and digital infrastructure were seized during the raids. Punit Goswami from Maharashtra and Avihant Daga from Rajasthan are suspected to be the main accused as they used to dupe people by impersonating managers of Amazon customer support teams. The group that ran the fake call centre had a systematic and organised hierarchical structure, the SP said while describing the modus operandi of the fraudsters. 'At the first level of the team are diallers recruited from North Eastern States. They would call U.S. citizens by introducing themselves as the staff of Amazon customer support. They would tell the targeted customers that an unauthorised transaction had been made through their Amazon account. Customers who yield to their queries would be told to share confidential personal details. Then the diallers would escalate the calls to the second level, anchors,' the SP explained. The anchors would introduce themselves as bank officials and members of the Federal Trade Commission (FDC). They would try to convince customers that some fraudulent activities were going on and try to gather bank details and social security numbers. 'The anchors would then forward the cases to the third level, which would introduce them as the closure team. They would convince the gullible customers to buy gift cards and share redemption codes,' the SP said. In the next stage, the managers would connect with the customers and try to redeem gift cards using online tools, cryptocurrency platforms and dark web exchanges. The SP said that the managers then send these cases to the next level, which is yet to be cracked during the investigation. The police found that the fake call centre gang had a proper HR and administration wing, which recruits people from Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Gujarat. They train them in U.S. English accent, impersonation techniques and handling customers with in-call scripts. The gang was found using VOIP masking, identity theft, spoofed communication, and international money laundering channels, the SP said. Mr. Sinha said these gang members are paid a salary in the range of ₹25,000 and ₹75,000. During the raid, the police have seized ₹3 lakh in cash, which was about to be given to the employees as bonuses. 'The gang would dupe the customers of thousands of dollars each, indicating massive cumulative losses,' he added. The SP also stated that the district police are conducting an in-depth investigation with support from cyber forensic experts and law enforcement agencies. Efforts are on to trace the entire syndicate hierarchy, uncover the financial and digital trail, and identify the masterminds operating at higher levels, including possible international links.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BJP highlights economic strength, benefits of Ujjwala Yojana
The BJP on Thursday cited a host of developments to project buoyancy in the Indian economy and the positive impacts of the Modi government's welfare measures. Its national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha noted that the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana , a scheme providing LPG connections to poor households that completed its ninth anniversary on May 1, has provided 10.33 crore connections so far, with nearly nine crore beneficiaries turning out to be sustained users of the programme. This negates the opposition's claim that many beneficiaries did not opt for refills after utilising the initial free gas cylinders , Sinha told reporters. The scheme has led to an expansion in the LPG network with 7,959 more distributorships, overwhelmingly in the rural areas, he said, adding that the per capita consumption was 3.95 cylinders. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Air conditioners without external unit. (click to see prices) Air Condition | Search Ads Search Now Undo Sinha said the beneficiaries include 1.85 crore in Uttar Pradesh, 1.23 crore in West Bengal and 1.16 crore in Bihar, adding that it shows the wide popularity of the welfare programme that also led to a drop in carbon footprints. He also cited several case studies to assert that the scheme led to the mitigation of pulmonary diseases among women, as they began using smoke-free mode of cooking. Live Events The BJP spokesperson also referred to a Moody's report to highlight the strength of the domestic economy, which will not be impacted much by the US tariffs. India is well-positioned to deal with the negative effects of US tariffs and global trade disruptions as domestic growth drivers and low dependence on exports anchor the economy, Moody's Ratings said on Wednesday. In a note on India, the ratings agency said government initiatives to boost private consumption, expand manufacturing capacity and increase infrastructure spending will help offset the weakening outlook for global demand. Sinha said the EPFO also reported 7.5 lakh new subscribers in March, with 59 per cent of them falling in the 18-25 years age group.
