The arrests were conducted in four states. A file image for representation. |Picture source: Special arrangement
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five people responsible for selling SIM cards without authorization. The operation was taken during a search in 42 states in eight states in part of the ongoing Transnational Organized Cybercrime Group’s “Operation Chakra-V”.
The search was conducted at 38 locations of point-of-sale agents of telecom operators, with SIM cards allegedly available in Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. They are used for illegal activities, including “digital arrest” scams, imitations, fraudulent advertising, and investment/UPI fraud.
During the operation, the agency said it seized charges and articles involving individuals involved in the distribution of unauthorized SIM cards, including mobile phones, electronic devices, copies of KYC (Know Your Customer) and personal identification cards.
The arrests were conducted in four states. “This action is part of the Government of India’s ongoing commitment to a serious response to cybercrime and its perpetrators, with a particular focus on demolishing the infrastructure behind such crimes,” the CBI said in a statement.
publishing – May 10, 2025 09:05 pm ist
