Indian Police Arrest 21 in Microsoft Impersonation Scam Targeting U.S. Citizens
Indian authorities have dismantled a Bengaluru-based cybercrime syndicate that impersonated Microsoft support staff to defraud U.S. victims. The group allegedly extorted millions by fabricating FTC violations and offering bogus security repairs.
A two-day raid on Musk Communications in Whitefield yielded laptops, phones, and hard drives—critical evidence for tracing the scam's financial trails. The operation was led by Cyber Command specialists, signaling heightened scrutiny of tech-enabled fraud.
Notably, the gang operated from a 4,500 sq ft office leased since August 2025, raising questions about commercial real estate oversight in tech hubs. While no cryptocurrency links were found, the case underscores global cybercrime's evolving sophistication.
