Surat police bust fake weight-loss scam, Rs 75–80 crore fraud suspected

AHMEDABAD: The Surat Cyber Crime Police have uncovered an alleged nationwide cyber fraud in which women were cheated in the name of weight-loss treatment. The racket, allegedly operated under the banner of Curest Science & Wellness Pvt. Ltd, used fake websites, misleading advertisements and telemarketing calls to lure victims into buying costly medicines.

The investigation began after a complaint was registered with the Surat Cyber Crime Police. During a raid at a call centre in Gurugram, police found a large operation involving around 100 to 150 telecallers allegedly contacting potential victims across the country using scripted sales pitches.