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500 SIMs Illegally Sold for Cyber Crimes; DoT Uncovers Fraud

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SIM swap fraud is increasing in India

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad unit of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has uncovered a major SIM card fraud involving the sale of 500 Vodafone Idea (VIL) SIMs through a fraudulent Point of Sale (PoS) agent. The agent allegedly supplied these SIMs to unregistered and illegal telemarketers, with some being used in SIM boxes to send bulk SMS messages, according to a statement issued by DoT on Thursday.

FIR Filed, Key Suspect on the Run

An FIR has been registered against the suspected customers and the PoS agent, who is currently absconding. Authorities have seized two 512-slot SIM boxes and 130 SIM cards, and further investigations are underway to track the source of these SIMs. The Telangana police actively supported the operation, the DoT confirmed.

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Government Cracks Down on Cyber Fraud

Under the leadership of Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, DoT is intensifying efforts to combat cyber fraud and digital scams. The Department’s Intelligence Unit (DIU) is being strengthened at both headquarters and field levels to analyze telecom data and identify fraudulent activities.

The Role of SIM Boxes in Cyber Crime

SIM boxes, often used by fraudsters, facilitate social engineering scams, financial frauds, and unsolicited commercial communications (UCC). These illegal activities not only cause financial losses but also pose national security risks, as anti-national elements sometimes exploit such methods.

The DoT team in Hyderabad is continuing its investigations, analyzing data to prevent further misuse of telecom resources and protect citizens from digital fraud.

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