A fake call centre, which allegedly cheated US nationals on the pretext of providing technical support, was busted in Gurugram and 20 people have been arrested in this connection, police said on Saturday.
The fake call centre, operating from a flat in Flora Avenue Sector-33, was busted under 'Operation Endgame, the police said.
The fake call centre used to pose as companies providing technical support and take huge sums of money as service charges, the police said.
The accused included four women, police said, adding that Rs 50,000, 16 laptops and 25 mobile phones were seized from the spot.
"Mahender Bajrang Singh was the manager of the alleged fake call centre. He was running the call centre with the support of his aide since May," Assistant Commissioner of Police, Priyanshu Diwan said.
"Mahender used to take money from the victims through gift cards varying from $100 to 500 each," he said.