Quick Summary:
- The Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested a 37-year-old software engineer, Thufail Ahmed C.A.M., for allegedly cheating cybercrime victims by posing as a provider of legal aid.
- One victim, who lost ₹1.5 crore in cyber fraud, approached the accused for help and was cheated out of an additional ₹12.5 lakh through a fake company called ‘Quickmoto Legal Service.’
- The police discovered the company existed only on paper and tracked down thufail at another location under the name ‘India Legal Service’ in Kasturinagar, Bengaluru.
- Thufail had set up tele-calling centers employing 12 people to identify victims seeking assistance online.
- Preliminary investigations revealed that he had defrauded 29 individuals using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls to avoid detection. His brother in Dubai reportedly helped establish multiple fake companies for this scheme.
- Thufail has been detained under provisions of the IT Act, and authorities are investigating his criminal background.
Published: August 04, 2025
Indian Opinion Analysis:
The unearthing of this elaborate operation highlights vulnerabilities within India’s rapidly expanding digital landscape and its judicial aids targeting cybercrime victims. With fraud cases exploiting VoIP technology and operating across international lines via fake companies, strengthening cross-border investigative frameworks could become essential for deterring such activities. Additionally,awareness campaigns about verifying service providers may empower citizens against falling prey to scams like these.Addressing systemic loopholes could expedite justice delivery systems while reducing dependency on unauthorized entities offering legal solutions.
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