PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldFake Call Centres in India Scam US Elderly of $27.39 Million
The Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad uncovered a fake call centre scam targeting elderly US citizens, involving 927 collections totaling $27.39 million from July 2025 to September 2026. The funds were routed through UAE, Hong Kong, and crypto-assets before entering India via hawala and angadia channels. Callers impersonated US officials to intimidate victims into handing over cash, gold, or transferring money.
Deccan Herald··Hyderabad




