New Delhi, June 25 -- The Cyber Police Station of New Delhi District has busted a fake export consultancy call centre, apprehending 18 persons, including the alleged mastermind, for cheating exporters on the pretext of securing overseas buyers and export certifications.

According to officials, the racket was exposed during the investigation of multiple NCRP cyber fraud complaints received from different parts of the country.

The complainants alleged that they were contacted by individuals posing as representatives of the firm, who promised assistance in obtaining export orders from international buyers. Victims were initially induced to pay a registration or token amount of Rs 5,000. They were subsequently made to transfer additional su...