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Goa Cops Bust Fake Bank Call Centre Cheating Americans
29 May
Summary
- 26 individuals arrested in South Goa for impersonating bank employees.
- The scam targeted US citizens using internet-based calling systems.
- Police seized electronic equipment valued at approximately Rs 55 lakh.
Authorities in South Goa's Verna Industrial Estate have dismantled an illegal call centre, leading to the arrest of 26 people on May 28, 2026. These individuals are accused of defrauding US citizens by impersonating bank employees.
The operation, conducted in the early hours of May 28, 2026, revealed a setup using internet-based calling systems to target Americans. The accused allegedly persuaded victims to transfer funds under false pretenses, often through gift cards.
All 26 arrested individuals, who originate from various Indian states, were residing in rented accommodation in Sancoale, South Goa. During the raid, police confiscated 145 laptops, 45 mobile phones, routers, headphones, and other accessories, with an estimated total value of Rs 55 lakh.
The accused employed VPN-based calling and spoofing technology to conceal their identities and locations while contacting victims abroad. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. The arrested individuals were remanded to police custody for two days by a local court on May 29, 2026, and investigations continue.
