Fake Microsoft call centre unearthed, three held
The Hindu
Special teams conducted searches in and around Ambattur
The Crime Branch-CID of the Tamil Nadu police on Thursday arrested three directors of iTrope Technology, alleged to be a fake call centre hosting Microsoft services.
On a complaint lodged by Microsoft India Pvt. Ltd., the agency launched a preliminary inquiry which brought out prima facie offence. The CB-CID’s Cyber Crime Cell registered a case and special teams conducted searches at various places in and around Ambattur, including at iTrope Technology.
Vivek, Mohamed Umar and Rajesh Philomon, directors of iTrope Technologies, and their team cheated people from all over the world by running a fake call centre and hosting websites that were shown to offer Microsoft services and that carried toll-free numbers to contact them. They induced the users to believe that they were associated with Microsoft and convinced them to install applications that gave them remote access to their computer systems, the CB-CID said in a release.
With Bengaluru’s population expected to reach 18 million this year, builders are making the most of the state government’s revised permissible floor area ratio that allows them to construct additional floors
Explore the history and present of Bengaluru's Majestic area, set for redevelopment under Project Majestic in 2025.
Sanjay Raut criticizes BJP, claims farmers' suicides in Maharashtra are due to government, not Aurangzeb, sparking political controversy.
Chennai will get its sixth reservoir along East Coast Road (ECR) and Rajiv Gandhi Salai in Chengalpattu district with a capacity to store nearly 1.7 thousand million cubic feet to cater to the city growing needs.
Karnataka establishes dog squads to combat narcotics in prisons due to increased cases of drug use.
Puducherry Congress chief criticizes AINRC-BJP government for issuing new liquor permits, advocates government control of manufacturing and distribution network.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister presents MTFP with borrowing and repayment plans, highlighting state's economic growth and investments.
Former higher education minister C. N. Ashwath Narayana, who wanted to initiate a debate on the government’s move on closure of universities, and said closure of universities would lead to denial of opportunities for students to undertake higher studies.
Watch ‘Mayabazar’, ‘Aditya 369’, ‘Kshana Kshanam’ and other Telugu films at Red Lorry Film Festival in Hyderabad
Tamil Nadu budget 2025: Tamil Nadu government submits Chennai Metro Rail DPRs to Union government for equity contribution, plans for future projects.
Since the use of pesticides for whitefly control is not very effective, awareness among farmers is being created.
Discover the elusive nightjar and vibrant birding community in Ernakulam, Kerala, through unique birding experiences and conservation efforts.
Electricity, Prohibition, and Excise Minister V. Senthilbalaji said he would face the allegations from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) legally, adding that the agency’s complaint regarding irregularities in Tasmac was made with “ulterior motives” and without any evidence.