Telangana Authorities Arrest 63 in Cyber Fraud Crackdown Targeting Americans; 1,800 Fake Websites and 167,000 Counterfeit KYC Documents Involved

In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, Telangana authorities arrested 63 individuals operating a fake call center in Hitech City. The operation, described as a first-of-its-kind by Senior Advocate NS Nappinai, targeted an international cyber gang that was allegedly deceiving American citizens. The investigation revealed a vast network of 1,800 fake websites and 167,000 counterfeit KYC documents, highlighting the scale of identity fraud in India. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime, with additional reports emerging from Delhi regarding a separate fake passport syndicate being dismantled by the Crime Branch, which is believed to aid criminals in fleeing the country.