Archive · 23 May 2025
Police Arrest 33 in Cybercrime Scam Targeting US Citizens
A group of people were pretending to be Amazon customer support to trick US citizens.
They called people and tried to get them to share personal details and buy gift cards.
The scammers used different levels, including callers, anchors, and managers, to carry out the fraud.
Police conducted raids, arrested 33 people, and seized computers and cash.
The police are investigating to find the leaders and the total amount of money stolen.
Anakapalli police arrested 33 individuals in Achyutapuram for cyber fraud.
The fraudsters impersonated Amazon customer support to target US citizens.
The scam involved multiple teams with distinct roles, including dialers and managers.
Police seized computers, networking devices, and ₹3 lakh in cash.
The police are investigating the full scope of the syndicate and its masterminds.
- Who
- Anakapalli police
- What
- Busted a cybercrime syndicate; 33 arrested
- When
- May 23, 2025
- Where
- Achyutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To defraud US citizens
- Arrests
- 33
- Location
- Achyutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
- Target
- US citizens
- Estimated Fraud Value
- ₹20 crore
- Methods
- Impersonation, Identity Theft, Fraud
Sources
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