Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Jaipur Police Bust Fake Apple Support Centre Targeting US Citizens
Police in Jaipur say they found a fake customer-support office.
The office allegedly pretended to help Apple customers.
It sent messages to people in the United States.
The messages falsely mentioned charges for Apple products or services.
Some victims were allegedly asked to pay hundreds of dollars.
Police arrested 14 people during the raid.
They also took computers, phones and other equipment.
Investigators are checking the devices to learn how many people may have been affected.
Jaipur police arrested 14 people accused of operating an international fake Apple support call centre.
The operation was allegedly run from a flat at Manglam Grand Residency on Sirsi Road.
Police said the suspects targeted US residents through SMS messages about supposed Apple-related charges.
Victims were allegedly asked to pay amounts including $399, $499 and $699, along with other charges.
Authorities seized laptops, mobile phones and other equipment, and registered cases under the Information Technology and Telegraph Acts.
- Who
- Jaipur police and the Cyber Crime Unit arrested 14 people accused of running the operation.
- What
- Police busted an alleged fake Apple customer and technical support call centre involved in cyber fraud.
- When
- The raid took place after police monitored the suspected premises; the articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- A flat at Manglam Grand Residency on Sirsi Road, in the Bindayaka police station area of Jaipur.
- Why
- The suspects allegedly used fake Apple-related messages to obtain money from citizens in the United States.
- Arrests
- 14 people were arrested.
- Targeted victims
- Citizens in the United States.
- Alleged payments
- Victims were allegedly asked for $399, $499, $699 and other charges.
- Seized equipment
- 13 laptops, 24 mobile phones, routers, SIM cards, chargers, extension boards and other technical equipment.
- Location
- Manglam Grand Residency on Sirsi Road in Jaipur’s Bindayaka police station area.
- Legal provisions
- A case was registered under the Information Technology Act and the Telegraph Act.
- Investigation
- Police are examining devices to identify victims, alleged losses, the calling network and other possible participants.