The Cyber Cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch, investigating cyber fraud cases, has discovered that most scams—including investment fraud, part-time job scams (like-and-earn scams), and other digital frauds—are being run by Chinese entities from abroad. Officials have identified key locations, mainly in Dubai, where these scams are being operated.
 
mid-day has accessed details of these locations, including specific towers and floors used for fraud. Sources say Indian authorities have repeatedly alerted Dubai officials about these hubs, but little action has been taken, allowing scammers to continue duping Indians out of crores. One of the key locations identified by the Mumbai Cyber Cell is the Al Attar Business Center in Deira, Al Barsha, near Mushtaq Metro Station, Dubai. A call centre on the second floor is reportedly at the heart of cyber fraud activities. Al Barsha is a residential area known for its malls.

Besides Dubai, cyber crime officials have traced operations to Cambodia, Myanmar, China, and Hong Kong. Representation Pic/istock