A cyber fraud network operating from India while targeting citizens of the United States has been uncovered in the Danilimda area of Ahmedabad. Following the bust of the alleged fake call center running from a residential property, a local youth has been arrested for reportedly cheating victims online by extracting money under the guise of loan approvals.
According to police, the accused has been identified as Sahil Mustaqali Mirza, 28, a resident of Shridevi Park Society in Danilimda. He was arrested on June 3 following a raid conducted by a surveillance team. Investigations revealed that he was operating a structured call center setup from his home and maintaining continuous contact with foreign nationals.
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Acting on specific intelligence, police raided the premises and recovered electronic devices, computer data, and communication records. Preliminary examination of the seized documents and digital records suggests links to suspicious activities consistent with cyber fraud operations.
Investigators further found that the accused impersonated representatives of US-based financial entities, using fake identities linked to companies such as “Prosper Finance” and “Lending Tree”. He allegedly used internet-based voice calling applications to display US-style phone numbers while contacting potential victims and convincing them that their loan applications had been approved.
Victims were reportedly told that their loans had been sanctioned but could not be processed due to low credit scores. They were then asked to pay processing fees, security deposits, and insurance charges. To build trust, the accused allegedly sent fake approval letters and fabricated documents, which led victims to transfer money believing the claims were genuine.
Police stated that payments were collected through digital payment platforms and gift cards. Initial investigation suggests that multiple individuals may be involved in the network, assisting in data supply and financial transactions. The entire setup is being treated as an organized cyber fraud module.
During the raid, police seized a laptop, mobile phones, a router, a headset, and several digital documents. The devices reportedly contained information of foreign nationals, email accounts, and call records, all of which are currently under detailed forensic examination. Authorities believe the recovered data may reveal wider international links of the fraud network.
The case is currently under investigation under relevant provisions related to cyber fraud and criminal conspiracy.
