Ludhiana Police Bust Multiple Hawala Networks Linked to Cyber Fraud and Money Transfers
Ludhiana has been a focal point for hawala networks linked to cyber fraud, despite multiple police busts. In May, authorities arrested 132 individuals, including three local hawala operators, involved in fake call centres targeting foreign nationals. The racket reportedly earned around Rs 35 crore monthly, with 40% of proceeds funneled through hawala channels to Delhi and Gujarat. Police froze over 300 bank accounts containing Rs 16 crore. Another network was dismantled in June, with 11 arrests related to illegal money transfers connected to domestic and international operators.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (38/100). Lens Score 65/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 6 Sept, 07:14 am. Other outlets followed.
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