Chandigar/Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered three operational call centres allegedly involved in a fake call centre scam targeting US nationals during searches conducted at four premises in Patiala, Pune and Chandigarh on September 15, 2026.
The searches were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged scam.
During the operation, the ED detected three live call centres, where around 220 persons were found working at the time of the searches.
The discovery of fully operational centres has provided investigators with fresh material in the probe into the alleged network targeting victims in the United States.
The agency seized a large number of digital devices, incriminating documents and cash from the searched premises. The electronic devices and documents are expected to be examined to trace the financial transactions, communication networks and other individuals associated with the alleged operation.
The searches mark another significant action by the ED against organised cyber-enabled financial fraud, particularly operations that allegedly use call centres to target victims overseas.
Further details regarding the quantum of cash seized, the identity of the operators and the alleged financial beneficiaries are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
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