In a recent crackdown by Indian law enforcement agencies, a massive scam network operating on the dark web has been dismantled, exposing the faces behind the façade of fake online identities. The operation, code-named ‘Operation കള്ളന്,’ has led to the arrest of over 50 individuals, with many more suspects still at large.
According to officials, the scam network had been duping unsuspecting victims, mostly based in India and the US, into transferring large sums of money into offshore accounts. The scammers would pose as representatives of reputable companies, including banks and financial institutions, and convince their victims to make payments for fake services. The network was reportedly operating for over two years, amassing a staggering amount of ill-gotten wealth.
The operation was led by a joint team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), with assistance from international partners. The arrests have sent shockwaves through the dark web, with many scam networks going into hiding. The success of Operation കള്ളന് is a significant blow to the global scam ecosystem, and a testament to the vigilance of Indian law enforcement agencies.
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