Uttar Pradesh Police Busts Illegal International Call Centre in Deoria, Arrests Alleged Kingpin
A joint operation in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, has dismantled a fraudulent international call centre, leading to the arrest of alleged mastermind Tej Narayan. Police recovered SIM boxes, routers, hundreds of SIM cards and bank passbooks, and are now probing the racket’s international links.
According to investigators, the accused had reportedly acquired technical expertise in Mauritius and used it to conduct coordinated cyber-fraud activities from within India. The raid led to the seizure of six SIM boxes, seven routers, 219 SIM cards and multiple bank passbooks, all of which police believe were part of a wider network used to reroute international calls and execute scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.
Officials noted that SIM box fraud not only causes substantial financial losses to telecom operators but also poses a national-security risk by masking the origin of international communications. The evidence recovered from the site is now being examined to trace the financial trails and identify additional individuals or entities linked to the cross-border racket.
Police stated that the investigation has now shifted toward mapping the operation’s international connections, with teams working to determine how far the network extends outside India. Authorities expect more arrests as they track digital footprints and communication logs recovered during the raid.
The bust marks a significant breakthrough for law-enforcement agencies battling the rapid rise of cyber-enabled fraud in India. As the inquiry unfolds, officials say the case underscores the growing need for enhanced vigilance, stronger cyber-monitoring systems and deeper international cooperation in tackling technologically advanced criminal networks.

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