ED Conducts Raids at Multiple Locations in West Bengal Over Illegal Call Centre Network

Kolkata, March 16: The Enforcement Directorate carried out search operations at around ten locations across West Bengal on Monday in connection with an investigation into an alleged illegal call centre racket suspected of defrauding foreign nationals.

Officials said the coordinated raids were part of a money laundering probe linked to suspected cyber fraud activities run through unauthorised call centres operating in different parts of the state. Investigators believe the network targeted overseas victims by posing as representatives of government agencies or technology support services.

During the searches, authorities examined digital devices, financial records and other documents that could help trace the flow of funds generated through the suspected scam. The agency is also trying to identify individuals involved in running the operation and the channels used to transfer the proceeds of crime.

The action is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to crack down on cyber-enabled financial fraud and illegal call centre operations that exploit international victims through deceptive schemes.

Officials indicated that further investigation is underway and additional action may follow based on the evidence collected during the raids.