The Haryana Police has dismissed Sub-Inspector Satish Kumar for allegedly taking bribes from cybercriminals running illegal call centres in Panchkula, in one of the strongest disciplinary actions yet against internal collusion in cybercrime cases.
Officials said the officer had been receiving regular payments in exchange for turning a blind eye to fraudulent operations that targeted victims across India. The dismissal order, issued by Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldeep Singh in Jind district, followed a detailed investigation led by Panchkula Police Commissioner Shibas Kaviraj.
“The Haryana Police uniform stands for honesty, discipline, and service,” SP Singh said in a statement. “Any officer who deviates from these principles has no place in the department.”
Links to Illegal Call Centres
According to the investigation, Satish Kumar’s involvement came to light during a broader crackdown on cyber-fraud call centres operating out of Panchkula, Gurugram, and Faridabad, which often impersonate government agencies, banks, and courier firms to defraud victims.
Kumar allegedly accepted “protection money” to shield these centres from police raids and tipped off operators ahead of enforcement actions.
A police spokesperson confirmed that a criminal case has been registered against Kumar under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, Information Technology Act, Telecommunication Act, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
“The evidence clearly established his nexus with cyber-fraud networks,” the spokesperson said. “This represents a serious breach of public trust.”
From Constable to Corruption Accused
Satish Kumar, who joined the Haryana Police as a constable in 2000, was most recently posted on naka duty under the Uchana police station in Jind.
Investigators believe his connection with cybercriminals dates back to his previous postings in northern Haryana, where illegal call centres began proliferating in 2023 and 2024.
Internal sources said the bribes were not large sums individually, but regular enough to guarantee “non-interference.” Police traced digital payments and messages linking Kumar to several operators already under probe for large-scale cyber fraud and data theft.
SP Kuldeep Singh said it was the force’s internal vigilance cell that first flagged anomalies in Kumar’s financial records and call patterns.
A Message of Zero Tolerance
Police officials said the action reflects a growing institutional awareness that cybercrime cannot be tackled without integrity within law enforcement ranks.
“Such acts bring disrepute to the department and will not be tolerated,” SP Singh said. “We have increased coordination between cybercrime units and internal security cells to detect and act against misconduct early.”
The investigation into the illegal call-centre network — which reportedly spans multiple districts and employs dozens of agents — is continuing. Further departmental and legal action against other potential facilitators is expected in the coming weeks.
