Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Kerala Police Bust Cyber Fraud Call Centre Targeting US Citizens
The Kerala Police found and shut down a secret call centre in Thiruvananthapuram that was tricking people in the United States.
They arrested 10 people involved in the scam, which included fake loan offers.
The police think there is a main person named Akash who is still missing.
They have stopped a lot of money from being stolen and are trying to give it back to the people who were tricked.
The police are working with banks to stop more frauds like this.
Kerala Police discovered and shut down an illegal call centre targeting US citizens in Thiruvananthapuram.
10 people were arrested, and the suspected kingpin, Akash, is still at large.
The call centre was involved in cyber fraud schemes, including loan scams.
Police have blocked Rs 78 crore linked to cyber fraud and recovered 5% of the amount for victims.
The police are coordinating with banks to prevent cyber fraud and recover blocked funds.
- Who
- Kerala Police, 10 arrested suspects, US citizens targeted
- What
- Busting of a cyber fraud call centre targeting US citizens
- When
- July 28
- Where
- Sreekaryam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- To prevent cyber fraud and recover funds for victims
Law Enforcement Perspective
Suspects' Perspective
Nature of the Operation
Law Enforcement Perspective
The police view the operation as a serious cyber fraud targeting US citizens, involving loan scams and other fraudulent activities.
Suspects' Perspective
The suspects may argue that their actions were not intended to cause harm or that they were coerced into participating.
Legal Consequences
Law Enforcement Perspective
The police aim to bring all involved to justice and recover funds for the victims.
Suspects' Perspective
The suspects may seek leniency, claiming they were misled or were not the primary perpetrators.
- Location
- Sreekaryam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Number of Arrests
- 10
- Targeted Country
- United States
- Suspected Kingpin
- Akash
- Amount Blocked
- Rs 78 crore
- Amount Recovered
- 5% of Rs 78 crore