Russia: Call center scheme that deceived hundreds from over 20 countries exposed in Moscow


Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), in collaboration with the Russian Interior Ministry, has exposed three Moscow-based illegal call centers that affected hundreds of citizens from more than 20 European and Asian countries, the FSB reported.

“The unlawful activities of an organized crime syndicate that controlled the operation of three call centers in Moscow have been disrupted,” the FSB said. They were part of an international fraud network led by Khimprom crime group leader Yegor Burkin, who is on Russia’s wanted list. According to the FSB, call center employees were procuring funds from individuals for a scam investment project.

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Source: TASS News


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