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Illegal Dwarka Call Centre Busted, Five Cyber Fraudsters Arrested
Delhi Police found a call centre that allegedly tricked people in other countries.
Five people were arrested during a raid in Uttam Nagar.
Police said the suspects pretended to work for Amazon or Apple support.
They contacted people using internet-based calling programs.
The suspects allegedly asked victims to install software that let them access computers remotely.
They also allegedly tried to obtain payments or private financial information.
Police found laptops, phones, routers and records at the site.
The investigation is continuing, and one woman was served a notice rather than being formally arrested, according to police.
Delhi Police arrested five people accused of running an illegal international call centre in Vipin Garden, Uttam Nagar.
The suspects allegedly impersonated Amazon and Apple technical-support agents while targeting foreign nationals.
Police said victims were persuaded to install AnyDesk and other remote-access software or disclose financial information.
Authorities recovered 10 laptops, four mobile phones, two Wi-Fi routers, headsets and digital evidence.
A case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act; further investigation is underway.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Simranjeet, Mark Martin, Elton John Salters, Abhishek S Abraham and Anita in connection with the alleged fraud operation.
- What
- An illegal international call centre allegedly impersonating Amazon and Apple support agents was raided and five people were apprehended.
- Where
- The call centre operated from Vipin Garden in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, and the case was registered at Mohan Garden Police Station.
- When
- The raid took place during the intervening night of September 28 and 29; the case was registered on September 29, 2026.
- Why
- Police said the suspects targeted foreign nationals to obtain payments or sensitive financial information through impersonation and remote-access software.
Key facts
- Location
- Vipin Garden, Uttam Nagar, Delhi
- Operation
- Delhi Police's AATS, Dwarka District
- Targets
- Foreign nationals
- Impersonated organisations
- Amazon and Apple
- Recovered equipment
- 10 laptops, four mobile phones, two Wi-Fi routers, headsets and calling accessories
- Reported tools
- MicroSIP, X-Lite, Google Voice and AnyDesk
- Case
- FIR No. 259/2026 under Sections 318(4), 319(2), 61(2) and 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act
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