Archive · 24 Jul 2025
ED Raids Call Centers in Chandigarh for Alleged Tech Support Scams
Imagine some sneaky companies in India pretending to fix your computer problems, but they're actually trying to steal your money.
These companies, located near Chandigarh, pretended to offer tech help but were really tricking people, especially those in other countries.
They used fake websites and even copied the names of real tech companies to make it seem legit.
They'd get money through online payment systems and then send it back to India, sometimes using shady methods.
The government is now investigating them to stop this from happening.
Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided call centers in and around Chandigarh.
These call centers allegedly cheated foreigners by posing as tech support providers.
The companies laundered funds through payment gateways and hawala.
Searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Some call centers falsely claimed to offer services for major tech brands.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate and call centers allegedly cheating foreigners.
- What
- ED raided call centers for allegedly cheating foreigners and laundering money.
- When
- Searches were launched on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.
- Where
- Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula.
- Why
- To investigate alleged fraud and money laundering activities.
Alleged Criminal Activity
No Opposing Sides Present
Fraudulent Activities
Alleged Criminal Activity
Call centers were involved in fraudulent activities.
No Opposing Sides Present
No opposing viewpoints are present in the given articles.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Location
- Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula
- Allegations
- Cheating foreigners, money laundering
- Method
- Posing as tech support
- Law
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Call Centers Mentioned
- FSAL Technologies, Terrasparq, Visionaire