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26 Arrested in Major Cyber Fraud Crackdown at Verna Industrial Estate
Verna / Goa:
In a major crackdown on international cyber fraud, Goa Police on Wednesday busted an illegal call centre operating from the Verna Industrial Estate that allegedly targeted and cheated United States citizens by impersonating bank and loan officials.
A total of 26 individuals from various Indian states were arrested during the operation conducted by the Verna Police on May 28, 2026.
Police said the accused were running a sophisticated fraud racket using advanced technologies such as VPN calling, caller ID spoofing, and active voice response systems to deceive victims based in the United States.
HOW THE FRAUD OPERATED
According to investigators, the accused posed as officials from American banks and financial institutions. Victims were allegedly informed that they had poor credit scores, unpaid penalties, or financial violations requiring immediate settlement.
The callers then pressured victims into making payments through electronic methods, particularly using gift cards, which were later converted into Indian currency.
Authorities stated that the fraud network specifically targeted vulnerable individuals and used scripted conversations to create fear and urgency among victims.
MASSIVE ELECTRONIC SEIZURE
During the raid, police seized electronic equipment valued at approximately ₹55 lakh, including:
- 145 laptops
- 45 mobile phones
- Internet routers
- Digital communication devices
- Data storage equipment
Officials believe the operation may have had links to a wider international cybercrime network.
ACCUSED FROM MULTIPLE STATES
The arrested individuals belong to several Indian states including Gujarat, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Assam.
Some of the identified accused include:
- Vinayakwana Makhwana (32) – Ahmedabad
- Ghachi Alfarz (28) – Gujarat
- Akash Biswa (26) – Meghalaya
- Akash Sunar (23) – Meghalaya
- Kesang Tamang – West Bengal
- Rahul Sarsar (29) – Mumbai
- Ajay Biswa (25) – Meghalaya
- Tanmoy Dasgupta (20) – Assam
- Rehan Shaikh (27) – Mumbai
COURT REMAND & INVESTIGATION
All accused were produced before a court in Vasco and were remanded to two days of police custody for further investigation.
Police are currently examining the seized digital equipment to identify additional suspects, financial transactions, and possible international links connected to the operation.
Cybercrime investigators are also coordinating with central agencies to trace the money trail and determine the total scale of the fraud committed against overseas victims.
Officials stated that further arrests and revelations are likely as the investigation progresses.
A Growing Cybercrime Concern
The bust highlights the increasing use of India-based illegal call centres in international cyber fraud operations targeting foreign citizens through impersonation scams, financial intimidation, and digital payment manipulation.
Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious against unsolicited financial calls and online fraud tactics.
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