Delhi Police Uncover Fake Call Center, Arrest 11 for Rs 40 Lakh Scam

Police Operation Leads to Arrests

On Thursday, the Delhi Police dismantled a fraudulent call center, apprehending 11 individuals linked to the operation. The suspects impersonated bank staff to deceive numerous victims.

Over 100 Complaints Filed

Authorities reported receiving more than 100 complaints from various regions across the country against the accused, who collectively swindled approximately Rs 40 lakh.

Victim's Experience

One victim recounted that he received a call from someone claiming to be a bank executive, who promised to enhance his credit limit. Subsequently, Rs 33,000 was withdrawn from his credit card without his consent.

Separate Case in Bhopal

In a different case, the Crime Branch in Bhopal has initiated an FIR after a complaint from the Additional Director of the Madhya Pradesh Ministry of Backward Classes and Minority Welfare. The complaint alleges that certain madrasas and institutions fraudulently withdrew over Rs 57 lakh in scholarship funds.

Fraudulent Claims by Madrasas

According to Shailendra Singh Chauhan, Additional DCP of the Crime Branch in Bhopal, investigations by the central government have uncovered that some madrasas illegally claimed scholarship funds for Class 11 and 12 students.

Investigation Details

Chauhan stated, "The Crime Branch has filed an FIR following the complaint from the Additional Director. The investigation has revealed that over 40 madrasas, with around 972 students enrolled, have fraudulently withdrawn more than Rs 57 lakh in scholarship funds." He also mentioned that nodal officers responsible for processing scholarship applications would be questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.