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Assam police arrest 330 in major crackdown on phone fraud rackets
Assam's police chief said those arrested were involved in various fraudulent schemes and telephonic extortion targeting residents. The operation marks a significant effort to combat organised fraud networks operating across the state.
LSN India ·
Police in Assam have arrested approximately 330 individuals in a major operation against fraudulent activities, according to Director General of Police Harmeet Singh. The arrested persons were allegedly engaged in running phone-based scams and extortion rackets that targeted unsuspecting members of the public. Those detained are suspected of making threatening calls to extract money from victims through various fraudulent schemes. The crackdown reflects heightened law enforcement efforts to dismantle organised fraud networks that have become increasingly prevalent across the northeastern state. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the specific nature of the fraud operations or the jurisdiction areas covered by the operation. The arrests come as police agencies across India intensify action against phone-based crimes, which have proliferated in recent years with scammers using sophisticated techniques to dupe residents.