WASHINGTON: Investigations by US authorities have uncovered large-scale cyber fraud operations originating from India, with confirmed involvement of Indian call centers targeting American citizens, according to international reports.
The Washington Post reported that during investigations into multimillion-dollar financial fraud cases in the US state of Maryland, authorities traced an organized fraud network operating from India. The network was found to be systematically defrauding victims through sophisticated cybercrime methods.
According to the report, three Indian call centers targeted more than 650 American citizens, causing financial losses exceeding $48 million. Individuals linked to these call centers allegedly posed as representatives of US law enforcement agencies to intimidate victims into transferring money.
The investigation revealed that fraudsters used deceptive emails, phone calls, and fake pop-up messages to instill fear and coerce victims into making payments. Acting on intelligence shared by US authorities, Indian agencies conducted operations that led to the arrest of six key suspects involved in the fraud network, while a large quantity of electronic equipment was also seized.
FBI Special Agent Jimmy Paul confirmed the dismantling of the fraud network connected to the three India-based call centers. International experts noted that the misuse of fake identities of foreign state institutions highlights serious weaknesses in regulatory oversight and governance mechanisms.
Analysts further stated that the recent surge in organized cyber fraud incidents in India exposes poor regulation and institutional shortcomings, raising growing concerns at the global level over cross-border cybercrime and financial security.
