The Thane police have arrested a 31-year-old man accused of running a call center on the outskirts, selling controlled medicines to US nationals without proper licensing. The Wagle Estate Crime Unit caught Akash Ravendrasingh Yadav in an operation.

Major Points
Illegal Operations:
Yadav was pretending to be an agent of a well-known pharmaceutical company and was selling prescribed medicines such as Soma, Tramadol, Viagra, Cialis, and Oxycodone to the citizens of the United States of America.

Utilization of Technology:
The culprit employed VOIP technology connected with desktop computers to communicate with American citizens and conduct the illegal transactions.

Seizures from the Call Centre:
During the raid, the police seized various equipment and accessories utilized in the illicit activities.

Violations and Charges:
Yadav has been charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Information Technology Act, and Indian Telegraphic Act for offenses such as cheating, impersonation, and the unauthorized sale of controlled medications.

Statements from Leaders or Officials:
Police Official from Kapurbawdi Station:
"The illegal sale of controlled medications without proper authorization is a violation of both national and international regulations. This poses a significant risk to public health and safety."The Thane police are probing further to identify the other accused and the number of other illegal call centers running in the region. This case once again raises a point that illegal pharmaceutical sales need stringent monitoring and so does digital fraud.