BENGALURU: Cybercrime police have registered a case of cheating against a dozen private firms, allegedly run by Chinese nationals or companies to loot money from innocent people by providing them instant loans through mobile applications.
On Wednesday, police registered the case based on a complaint filed by Jayakumar, an assistant registrar of companies.
The cybercrime unit has registered 10 cases between February 28 and April 13 based on complaints filed by officials from the registrar of companies, ministry of corporate affairs. “Police have named 59 companies as suspects in the 10 cases. These tainted firms are allegedly run by Chinese nationals or companies. They showed locals as directors and in many instances, those directors were not aware of it,” a police officer said.
Firms named
In Wednesday’s case, police have named Pesolo Private Ltd, Tesupa Pvt Ltd, Mosli Pvt Ltd, Zong Pvt Ltd, Taptica Pvt Ltd, Pakola Pvt Ltd, Gooko Pvt Ltd, Loscoop Pvt Ltd, Starmex Pvt Ltd, Menasi Pvt Ltd, Jolichi Pvt Ltd and Yoomi Ecommerce Allias Adview Technology Pvt Ltd as the suspect firms.
Jayakumar told police the firms would grant instant short-term loans through mobile apps and charge their customers huge processing fees and exorbitant interest. Later, they would adopt unethical methods, including threats and harassment, to recover their loans.
Preliminary investigation revealed that staff were hired to operate the illegal business and employees’ documents were used without their knowledge to appoint them as directors.
Police have questioned several persons working with these firms. Further probe is on.
