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Published

22 Sept 2026

Source date

21 Sept 2026

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Allahabad High Court Denies Relief to Accused in International Cyber Fraud Targeting Foreign Nationals

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Why it matters

The Allahabad High Court has denied relief to accused persons implicated in an international cyber fraud racket operated through an illegal call centre. The Court observed that monetarily scamming foreign nationals is detrimental to the country's political, economic, and social fabric, as well as the trust of foreign citizens.

Key points

  • The matter arises from an illegal call centre operation in which 119 individuals were arrested for monetarily scamming foreign nationals.
  • The Allahabad High Court refused to grant relief to accused persons involved in the cyber fraud.
  • The Court observed that such operations harm the political, economic, and social fabric of the country and undermine foreign nationals' confidence and trust.

What changed

The Allahabad High Court declined to grant relief to accused persons arrested in connection with an illegal call centre cyber fraud targeting foreign nationals.

Who it affects

Accused persons arrested in connection with international cyber fraud and illegal call centre operations.

Jurisdiction

Allahabad High Court

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