Nashik Rural Police have busted a fake call centre operating illegally in Igatpuri, involved in loan and credit card recovery through intimidation and threats.
The raid took place at the Minatai Thackeray Complex in Igatpuri, following a confidential tip-off received by Police Inspector Sarika Ahirrao. During the operation, valuables worth Rs 24.32 lakh were seized, including computers, laptops, mobile phones, SIM cards, and other related materials.
According to Inspector Ahirrao, the operators were making calls to loan account holders as well as their relatives, friends, and neighbours, impersonating bank representatives. They used threats to recover dues on credit cards, home loans, and other types of loans.
Nearly 50 employees were found working at the centre, where they collected personal data of loan holders and misused it to intimidate individuals.
The operation was conducted under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Balasaheb Patil and Additional Superintendent of Police Aditya Mirkhelkar.
Police have arrested Narendra Shashikant Bhondve (32) of Igatpuri and Paras Sanjay Bhise (26) of Ghatkopar, Mumbai, who were running the illegal call centre. Both have been remanded in police custody.
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