Illegal call centre busted in Goa, 26 held for duping U.S. citizens
Police have dismantled an illegal call centre in Goa, arresting 26 individuals for defrauding U.S. citizens by impersonating bank employees. The operation revealed that the accused used technology to mask their identities while targeting victims. Authorities seized numerous electronic devices valued at approximately ₹55 lakh during the raid.
- ▪The illegal call centre was located in the Verna Industrial Estate in South Goa.
- ▪The accused targeted Americans by posing as officials of U.S.-based banks.
- ▪A total of 145 laptops and 45 mobile phones were seized during the operation.
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Police have dismantled an illegal call centre operating from the Verna Industrial Estate in South Goa and arrested 26 persons for allegedly cheating United States citizens by impersonating bank employees, officials said on Friday (May 29, 2026). Fake call centres duping U.S. citizens busted in Bengaluru, man from Delhi, another from U.P. arrestedActing on inputs, a raid was conducted at a factory hub in Verna in the early hours of May 28, where the illegal setup was found to be functioning, they said.According to police, the accused targeted Americans by posing as officials of U.S.-based banks through internet-based calling systems.
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