Gurugram Police has busted a fake call centre network operating from Ghaziabad that allegedly cheated people in the name of investments in insurance policies and government bonds, arresting three accused in a case involving fraud of around ₹26 lakh from a single victim.
Police identified the arrested accused as Udit Chopra, Jitesh Kumar Srivastava and Himanshu Premi alias Sardar. All three are residents of Delhi and were allegedly running the illegal call centre from Ghaziabad. Officials said 13 mobile phones, seven SIM cards and ₹50,000 in cash were recovered from their possession.
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Victim Lured With Insurance and Bond Investment Offers
The case began after a complaint was lodged at the Manesar Cyber Crime Police Station on January 21. The complainant alleged that he was contacted by callers posing as representatives of an investment advisory firm.
The accused allegedly persuaded him to invest in insurance policies and government bonds by promising assured returns and safe investment options. Police said the victim was initially shown small profits on minor investments to build confidence in the scheme.
Encouraged by these early returns, the victim gradually transferred larger amounts into multiple bank accounts provided by the fraudsters. Investigators said the operation was designed to make the investment appear genuine before the money was routed away.
Client Data Allegedly Used to Target Victims
During the investigation, police found that some of the accused had earlier worked in a private insurance company. They allegedly used client data obtained during their employment to identify and approach potential victims.
Police said Udit Chopra was primarily involved in making calls and convincing people to invest, while the other accused handled financial transactions and managed the operational network.
The funds collected from victims were allegedly transferred into multiple accounts and withdrawn quickly through ATMs and other channels to avoid detection. Officials said earlier arrests in the same case included individuals who operated bank accounts and withdrew cash.
Wider Cyber Fraud Network Under Probe
Police said the racket may not be limited to Gurugram or Haryana and could be linked to similar cyber fraud operations across several states. Investigators have also uncovered a separate network allegedly involved in supplying SIM cards used in the fraud.
Interrogation of the arrested accused is underway, while digital evidence, banking records and mobile data are being analysed to map the full scale of the network. Forensic examination is also being conducted to identify additional members and determine the total number of victims.
Police have advised citizens to remain cautious of unsolicited calls offering investment opportunities in insurance policies, bonds or schemes promising guaranteed returns. Officials said more arrests and further revelations are likely as the investigation progresses.
