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Crime
Gujarat cyber probe reveals 'Boss' scam network with ties to China, Pakistan
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 08:39 AM
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A cyber crime investigation in Gujarat has identified an international fraud operation dubbed the 'Boss' scam, tracing connections to actors in China and Pakistan.
The cyber crime cell of Gujarat Police launched a detailed probe after receiving multiple complaints about a sophisticated fraud scheme operating under the name "Boss". investigators traced the digital footprints of the perpetrators, uncovering a coordinated network that spanned several countries.
Forensic analysis of server logs, financial transactions and communication channels revealed that the core operators were based outside India, with clear links to entities in both China and Pakistan. The network allegedly used fake job offers, investment promises and counterfeit documents to lure victims across the globe, including Indian residents.
Gujarat authorities have filed a formal case under the Information Technology Act and are coordinating with law enforcement agencies in the two foreign nations. The probe remains ongoing, with officials warning the public to remain vigilant against similar online scams.
Forensic analysis of server logs, financial transactions and communication channels revealed that the core operators were based outside India, with clear links to entities in both China and Pakistan. The network allegedly used fake job offers, investment promises and counterfeit documents to lure victims across the globe, including Indian residents.
Gujarat authorities have filed a formal case under the Information Technology Act and are coordinating with law enforcement agencies in the two foreign nations. The probe remains ongoing, with officials warning the public to remain vigilant against similar online scams.