The Cyber Crime Police in Panchkula have dismantled an organized inter-state fraud ring operating out of a fake call centre in Delhi. The group allegedly duped citizens by posing as insurance officials and promising lucrative policy maturity payouts.
The Arrests and Recovery
Following a targeted investigation, authorities apprehended seven individuals connected to the racket. During the raid, police seized:
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9 mobile phones
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10 cheque books
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10 ATM cards
The investigation revealed a sophisticated operation involving fake SIM cards and rented bank accounts to funnel stolen funds.
The Modus Operandi
The fraudsters utilized a highly effective strategy to gain victim trust:
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Impersonation: Accused callers posed as representatives from reputable insurance firms.
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Data Exploitation: They shared accurate, private details of the victims’ existing policies to appear legitimate.
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The Hook: Victims were convinced to pay “final installments” or “taxes” to release their policy maturity amounts.
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The Fraud: Once the money was transferred to provided accounts, the suspects vanished.
Case Spotlight: The Kalka Incident
The racket was exposed after a resident of Kalka reported being swindled out of Rs 1,97,500. The victim was pressured into making two separate payments—Rs 98,000 for a final premium and Rs 99,500 for taxes. Suspicion arose only after the victim visited the actual company office in Chandigarh, prompting a formal complaint on the national cyber portal on April 9.
Investigation & Accused Profiles
DCP Amarinder Singh and investigating officer Abhishek Chhillar led the raid in Delhi on April 27.
| Accused Name | Status | Background |
| Amandeep Singh, Gurdeep Singh, Ashichandra Gupta, Tanzeer Ansari | Arrested April 27 | Residents of Delhi/Bihar; currently in judicial custody. |
| Ejaz Haider, Kartavyapuri, Suraj | Brought on Production Warrant | Already in Sunaria Jail (Rohtak) for prior offenses; Ejaz is from UP. |
Official Warning
ADGP Cyber Sibash Kabiraj emphasized that while fraudsters are becoming more organized in exploiting personal data, the police are equally committed to dismantling these networks. He urged the public to remain vigilant and verify any calls regarding financial “settlements” or “bonuses” directly with official branch offices.
