From a rented Jaipur flat, a fake call centre spun a crore-plus online fraud
Jaipur police have dismantled a fake call centre based from a rented flat in Bhankrota area and arrested five individuals accused of defrauding people online by promising easy returns from online gaming and investment schemes. The group, comprising Ramesh Kumar (25), Naina Ram (35), Krishna Kumar (24), Pappu Ram (25), and Praveen Kumar (21), were all residents of Barmer, Balotra, and Jodhpur districts.
The operation was part of Rajasthan Police's 'Cyber Shield' campaign, aimed at curtailing cyber fraud and raising awareness about online crimes. The five suspects were identified after an investigation started following a complaint received via the 1930 cybercrime helpline. According to police, the accused ran websites such as RAMESH247.COM and 99exch to lure customers.
Customers were contacted through WhatsApp, and after providing bank account details and QR scanners, they were urged to deposit more money. The police seized significant assets during the raid, including cash, electronic devices, and personal identification documents, valued at a combined total exceeding Rs 1.5 lakhs. The case is currently under investigation under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
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