Overview
- Police carried out coordinated raids in Hadapsar, Fursungi and Mundhwa after a 15‑day intelligence probe that culminated in searches on June 10–12 and led to two arrests and an FIR against 12 people.
- Officers say call‑centre operatives used scripted calls and staged small wins on gaming apps to build trust and persuade victims to transfer larger sums into accounts controlled by the network.
- Investigators seized about ₹18.5 lakh in cash, 690 grams of gold, 2.5 kg of silver, more than 120 computers and phones, SIM‑box equipment, bank records, and an illegal pistol with six live cartridges.
- The FIR alleges the ring forged employees’ Aadhaar and PAN details to procure SIM cards and open bank accounts that disguised payments, and police say five minors were found working at the sites.
- Authorities are analysing seized devices and financial records to map victim losses and have named additional suspects including one reportedly based abroad as they continue asset tracing and arrest efforts.