Ahmedabad Boss Scam Leads to Major Cybercrime Network

Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police uncovered a large cybercrime network while investigating the Ahmedabad Boss Scam involving an alleged ₹1.5 crore fraud.

The case began in June when fraudsters allegedly posed as a senior company official. They then convinced an employee to transfer ₹1.5 crore. Police quickly investigated the case and recovered around ₹1.3 crore for the victim.

However, the investigation soon revealed a much larger operation. Police found that the accused had allegedly procured around 4,500 SIM cards for cybercrime activities. Officers also recovered eight electronic devices. One device could reportedly operate four SIM cards at the same time.

Two Suspects Arrested in Cyber Fraud Case

As part of the investigation, police arrested two suspects from West Bengal and Kolkata. Investigators questioned them about their alleged roles in the cybercrime network.

Meanwhile, the investigation also revealed possible links to locations outside India. Police reportedly found connections to malware developed in China. In addition, investigators traced a connected call centre to Islamabad, Pakistan.

Authorities are now examining whether fraud proceeds moved through different countries. They are also working to understand how the wider network operated.

251 Cybercrime Complaints Linked to Numbers

The investigation revealed the possible scale of the network. Police found 251 complaints on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal linked to mobile numbers associated with the accused.

Furthermore, authorities are examining whether the operation worked as a possible Cybercrime-as-a-Service network. Such networks can provide tools and services to other fraudsters.

For example, these services may include SIM cards, OTP assistance, malware and other technical support. As a result, different groups can handle separate parts of a cyber scam while working together.

The findings have raised concerns about the growing use of organized networks to support online fraud and cybercrime.

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The Ahmedabad investigation is still ongoing. Police and the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre are examining the wider network and its suspected international connections. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.