Assam Police have uncovered a multi-crore online tech scam in Guwahati, involving 191 individuals, reminiscent of the notorious Jamtara scam.
The scammers operated eight illegal call centers in Guwahati, targeting victims by posing as reputable organizations or using pop-up messages on computers.
They used tactics like convincing victims their bank accounts were compromised, their computers had viruses, or their personal information was at risk, ultimately stealing their information and money.
Bitcoin and hawala channels were used to transfer the ill-gotten gains, and the scammers recruited young adults aged 21 to 25 through social media platforms for their call centers.