ID theft racket at Indian call centre :: The Register

Amicus, an information technology workers union,

said the case highlighted possible data protection risks about moving financial services overseas. "Companies that have offshore jobs need to reflect on their decision and the assumption that cost savings benefiting them and their shareholders outweigh consumer confidentiality and confidence."

Are workers in India more prone to commit crimes? Why? Do they have less to lose if they are caught? Are they less likely to get caught?