Multiple Call Centers busted by Karnataka State Cyber Command - defrauding US Citizens

May 22, 2026, Karnataka, India

In a strategic operation against gangs targeting US Citizens, Karnataka State Cyber Command conducted raids on a Fake Call Centers operating in the name of M/s QUICK BOOK a prominent USA based accounts company. The Call centers cheated several U.S. citizens. The Cyber Command arrested the persons who were operating the Call Centers. The Cyber Command is currently headed by Dr. Pronab Mohanty, IPS.

As per the media release, based on specific source information, the officials of the Cyber Crime Police Station (South East), along with members of the Special Cyber Cell conducted raids at four different places of Bengaluru City, where fake call centers were being operated.

Modus Operandi: Impersonating Quick Book

The fake Call Centers were impersonating M/s Quick Book, a prominent accounting firm of USA. Fraudsters were cheating US citizens by providing counterfeit tax advice, licensing and renewal information, and were also providing fake license keys and services.

For these spurious services, they were fraudulently collecting huge sums as fees. The Call Center personnel were mentioning fake names resembling those of US officials, and defrauding gullible US citizens.

Shell Company for Layering fraud proceeds

As per the press release, above accused created a company called the "Circle Square LLC" and allegedly used different shell companies to fraudulently siphon-off huge amounts of money from US citizens. Investigation is on to ascertain how these amounts were obtained, through which accounts the funds were transferred out and liquidated.

Seizure and accused

44 SSDs, 2 Mobile Phones, 2 Laptops, 9 CPUs, Scripts prepared in advance to converse with the Victims and various other accessories. Accused were identified to be residents of Delhi & Uttar Pradesh viz Prashant, Akash.

Sources

• thenewsminute.com
• indiatoday.in
• thehindu.com