Delhi call centres busted for Telangana loan fraud

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has dismantled a cybercrime network operating through three fraudulent call centres in Delhi. Authorities arrested 21 Telugu-speaking women and one male bank account holder during coordinated raids in the Shiva Market area.

The network had been active for approximately 18 months, targeting victims across Telangana. The telecallers allegedly impersonated representatives of finance companies, such as Bajaj Finance, to promise fraudulent loan approvals. Victims were coerced into paying various fabricated costs, including processing fees, verification charges, documentation fees, and insurance premiums.

Once payments were collected, the suspects would either cease communication or demand additional funds. If victims sought refunds, the group reportedly used intimidation and blackmail, threatening legal action or the misuse of personal documents. Investigators have linked the network to 22 cybercrime cases in Telangana and seized 23 mobile phones and two bank passbooks. Three alleged organisers, identified as Lalith Singh, Kuldeep Singh, and Anil, remain at large.