Maharashtra Police Arrest Ten in Raids on Fake Call Centres Targeting US Citizens

Police in Maharashtra's Palghar and Thane districts have arrested five individuals each for operating fake call centres targeting foreign nationals, primarily US citizens. The accused allegedly posed as tech support or software service representatives, convincing victims to pay via gift cards or advance payments, which were converted to cash through illicit channels. Raids led to the seizure of electronic equipment, and cases have been registered under relevant legal provisions. Investigations into victim identities and the full extent of the fraud are ongoing.