6 hrs ago

Police Bust Bareilly Fake Call Centre Selling Counterfeit Sexual Drugs

Police in Bareilly say they found a call centre that was selling fake sexual enhancement drugs.

They arrested two people during a raid.

Police say another person ran away and is still being sought.

The group allegedly pretended to be doctors and traditional medicine experts.

They used Instagram to advertise the products and took orders by phone.

Customers were asked to pay through UPI, and the products were sent in parcels.

Police say the ingredients came from open markets and could put people’s health at risk.

Officers seized equipment, packages and cash as they investigate.

Key facts

Arrested: Sameeruddin, 24, and Yusuf, 25
Third accused: Iliyas Khan fled the scene; police said efforts are underway to arrest him.
Alleged duration: Police said the operation had been active for about a year.
Customer payments: Rs 250 to Rs 300 or more through UPI, according to police.
Advertising identity: “Herbal and Jari Booti,” an identity police said was fake.
Seizure: Police listed six computers, eight monitors, a laptop, 12 mobile phones, 85 packets of alleged counterfeit drugs and other equipment.
Cash seized: Rs 1.99 lakh
Investigation: Police said they are examining bank accounts and financial transactions and seeking information about other members and suppliers.

theprint.in · 6 hrs ago