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News18•30-09-2026, 16:00
Illegal International Call Centre Busted in Delhi, 5 Arrested for Amazon/Apple Impersonation
  • •Five individuals were arrested in Delhi's Dwarka for operating an illegal international call centre targeting foreign nationals.
  • •The accused impersonated Amazon and Apple technical support executives to defraud victims.
  • •Police recovered 10 laptops, four mobile phones, and various calling accessories during the raid.
  • •The fraudsters used voice modulation and remote-access software like AnyDesk to trick victims into making payments or sharing sensitive financial information.
  • •Key arrested individuals include Simranjeet, Mark Martin, Elton John Salters, Abhishek S Abraham, and Anita, with specific roles in the operation.

Key Questions Answered

The accused impersonated Amazon and Apple technical support executives, using voice modulation apps to contact foreign nationals and remote-access software like AnyDesk to induce payments and steal financial information.

The illegal call centre was located in Vipin Garden, Uttam Nagar in southwest Delhi's Dwarka area, and was raided on the intervening night of September 28 and 29.

Five people were arrested during the raid, and a sixth individual was apprehended and served a notice by the police.