AI sextortion and fake loan racket Pop-up; Including women telecallers and fake SIM card network

AI sextortion and fake loan racket Pop-up; Including women telecallers and fake SIM card network

Last Updated Jun - 04 - 2025, 06:31 PM | Source : Fela News

Police disclose sextortion and fake loan cheat using AI, women telecallers, fake SIM cards, hidden recordings, and extortion tactics.

Police have discovered a major cybercrime racket involving sextortion and fake loan scams, where women telecallers, AI technology, and fake SIM cards were used to target victims. Akshita, Jayshree, Pinki, and Dimple appeared to lead normal lives but were secretly involved in this arranged crime web.

Jayshree, a former SBI BPO employee, played a major role in the sextortion gang. The group sent friend requests on social media, gained trust, and initiated video calls using AI-generated videos. The victim’s screen and reactions were secretly recorded, and then they were threatened with public exposure if they didn’t pay money.

In another method, the group promised fake bank loans. Under Dilshad Ali’s supervision, telecallers contacted people offering attractive loan deals. Once trust was built, they asked for personal documents and a processing fee through QR code payments. After receiving the money, the scammers cut all contact and vanished.

The masterminds behind the operation were Ujjawal Pandey, who owned a cyber café, and Gaurav Barua, a graduate from IGNOU. They provided fake SIM cards and account kits, supports the scam works smoothly. Another suspect, Amit, owner of the call centres and observes operations, is currently on the run.

This scam represents how technology and tools (digital) can be used in harmful ways. From fake individuals and AI video calls to financial trap through spam loans, the network used different tricks to take money from innocent victims. Police continue to solve and urge the public to be aware of online interactions and financial offers.

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