Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Microsoft Tech Support Scam Busted in Bengaluru
Police in Bengaluru stopped a group of 21 people who were tricking Americans into thinking their computers had problems.
They pretended to be from Microsoft and asked for money to fix the imaginary issues.
The police found them and took them to court.
They also took their computers and phones to check for more evidence.
21 arrested for targeting US citizens with fake Microsoft tech support
Racket operated from Sigma Soft Tech Park in Whitefield
Accused posed as Microsoft technicians to cheat victims
Police seized computers, mobile phones, and other electronic evidence
Investigations ongoing to arrest absconding accused and analyze digital evidence
- Who
- 21 people arrested, accused of being part of a cyber-fraud gang
- What
- Operated a fake Microsoft tech support scam targeting US citizens
- When
- Raids conducted on November 14 and 15, case registered earlier
- Where
- Sigma Soft Tech Park in Whitefield, Bengaluru
- Why
- To cheat victims into paying for fake security fixes and compliance procedures
- Company Name
- Musk Communications
- Operating Since
- August
- Location
- Delta Building, Whitefield
- Area Size
- 4,500 square feet
- Arrested
- 21 people
- Charges
- IT Act sections 66 and BNS 314(8)