Global Scam Uncovered: Russia Detains Call Center Fraudsters

 



A fake call center operating from Russia has been accused of orchestrating a massive scam targeting India and around 50 other countries. On Monday, the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia detained 11 employees of this fraudulent call center network. It is alleged that over 100,000 people have been financially defrauded. The scam involved luring victims with promises of high returns on investments, only to siphon off their money once they fell for the trap. Reports suggest that these fake call centers earned nearly $1 million daily through these fraudulent activities.


According to the FSB, the operation was part of an organized international crime network. Victims from India, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Japan, European Union nations, and several other countries were targeted. Reuters reports that the FSB suspects the involvement of David Kezerashvili, a former Georgian Defense Minister, in this international scam. Kezerashvili is believed to be hiding in London. When contacted, a spokesperson for the former minister declined to comment.


Kezerashvili served as Georgia's Defense Minister from 2006 to 2008, during the presidency of Mikheil Saakashvili. He owns a company called the Milton Group, which has previously faced allegations of involvement in international fraud schemes. These accusations have sparked controversies in the past. In 2020, the BBC published an investigative report on the matter, which Kezerashvili challenged in court. A recent ruling in the case was in favor of Kezerashvili.


Amid the rising prevalence of cybercrime, the Indian government has also advised citizens to remain vigilant. According to data from the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), cybercrime incidents have shown a steady increase over the past few years. From January to April of this year, 740,000 complaints were registered. In 2023, over 1.5 million complaints were recorded, compared to over 900,000 in 2022 and approximately 450,000 in 2021, highlighting the growing severity of the issue.


Official figures indicate that between January and April this year, ₹1,203 crore (approximately $145 million) in fraudulent transactions were blocked. During the same period, scams involving investment traps accounted for ₹2,225 crore ($270 million), while scams via friendship apps led to losses of ₹132 crore ($16 million). Cyber fraud linked to stock market trading resulted in losses of ₹14,200 crore ($1.7 billion) in just the first four months of the year.


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