<h1>Raids Uncover Call Centres Laundering Crores via Fake Tech Support Schemes Since 2016 Under PMLA</h1> The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on multiple call centres in and around Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, uncovering operations involving fraudulent tech support services targeting foreigners. These centres, lacking transparency about their promoters and staff qualifications, were found to be laundering crores of rupees through foreign counterpart companies using payment gateways and hawala channels. One call centre operated a fake facility and established a US-based company falsely claiming to provide support for major tech brands. Websites associated with these entities misrepresented their operations and infrastructure. Investigations revealed these centres had been engaging in such fraudulent activities since 2016, using deceptive web platforms and call transcripts to perpetuate scams.