The Ahmedabad Police uncovered an illegal international call center in Naroda, deceiving Americans by posing as a fake loan company and collecting illicit fees. Acting on intelligence, the Naroda police, led by Sub-Inspector V.R. Chaudhary, raided a residential flat in Aatrey Ivaan-3 society. Inside, they found individuals running a call center pretending to be from “Advance America” to scam US residents. The accused used stolen databases to send fake loan approvals and extract personal information like Social Security Numbers.
The group coerced victims into paying processing fees for non-existent loans, accepting payments in gift cards converted to Indian currency. The arrested individuals, including Krunal Chawla, were part of this fraudulent scheme. The police also identified suspected associates involved in laundering the scam’s proceeds. Seized during the raid were laptops, mobile phones, and other equipment used in the operation, valued at Rs 2.17 lakh. Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Kumar Bansal named Manish as the mastermind behind the operation, previously running similar centers in Kerala and Goa.
The main accused orchestrated the fraud network in Ahmedabad, camouflaging the call center as a legitimate customer service unit. The setup aimed to deceive victims with scripted conversations and fake documents. A case has been filed under relevant laws, including charges of cheating and forgery, as investigations continue to uncover the extent of the fraud network.
