Ahmedabad Cyber Crime busts international fraud racket targeting Canadian citizens

The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police has uncovered an alleged international fraud operation following a raid at a residential apartment in the Chandkheda area of Ahmedabad.

Four men, Kush Patel, Harsh Patel, Ashu Patel and Sunil Rawat, were arrested during the raid at a flat in Sopan Heights on New CG Road. The suspects are accused of cheating citizens in Canada out of large sums of money.

The accused allegedly contacted foreign nationals while posing as officials from the Canada Revenue Agency or bank representatives. Victims were reportedly told that their bank accounts were at risk, after which they were persuaded to share personal and financial details.

Police said the group used specialised software and fake digital identities to gain the victims’ trust. The suspects then allegedly instructed victims to transfer money through gift card vouchers from various companies under the pretext of securing their accounts.

During the raid, officers recovered a script used for the calls, six laptops, five mobile phones and headsets, along with cash amounting to ₹1.87 lakh.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the proceeds from the alleged fraud were transferred to the bank account of another individual identified as Shivang, who is currently a fugitive.

The cybercrime unit has registered a case against the four arrested suspects and launched a search for the fifth accomplice. Authorities are also investigating the extent of the network and whether the fraud operation targeted victims in other countries or cities.