A daring police raid in Noida’s Sector-10 has led to the exposure of a fake call center raking in crores through a brazen lapsed insurance policy scam. Phase-1 station officers arrested Varun Sharma, Madan Gupta, and Pradeep Verma, seizing an arsenal of scam paraphernalia: laptops, mobiles, PRI phones, and data logs.
For six months, this outfit dodged law enforcement by changing spots monthly. Sharma, the kingpin, orchestrated calls using Just Dial-sourced data—5,000 numbers for 10,000 bucks. Fraudsters impersonated policy experts, convincing marks to pay hefty ‘investment’ or ‘processing’ sums from 10,500 to 1 lakh rupees for phantom refunds.
The scam’s scale is staggering: 20+ NCRB complaints nationwide. Looted cash flowed into dummy accounts, now frozen at 20 with 1.2 crores impounded. A twist—much of it bankrolled cricket betting apps, with Sharma handling transfers for a cut of the action.
Just Dial looms under investigation, with notices in the works. FIR lodged, probe intensifies to dismantle the full network. This bust spotlights how everyday data sales fuel crime waves.
Public alert: Scrutinize unsolicited policy revival offers. Noida Police’s precision strike reaffirms their frontline role against cyber predators, urging vigilance in our connected world.