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India Cracks Down on Pakistan-Linked Fake SIM Racket in Multi-State Operation

Coordinated raids across Assam, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Delhi result in seven arrests, seizure of 948 fake SIM cards, and uncover cybercrime links to Pakistan.

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The arrests were made by a joint team of Varanasi police commissionerate and cyber cell. (For representation)
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Overview

  • Assam Police's Operation Ghost SIM, launched with military intelligence input, dismantled a multi-state fake SIM card racket tied to cybercrime and espionage.
  • Seven individuals were arrested during simultaneous raids in Assam, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Delhi, with 948 fake SIM cards and technical devices seized.
  • The racket provided Indian SIM cards to cybercriminals in Pakistan, enabling WhatsApp scams and anti-national activities, including troop movement tracking.
  • Authorities are investigating how forged documents were used to bypass KYC protocols, with cases registered under the BNS, IT Act, and UAPA.
  • In a related operation, Varanasi Police arrested three suspects for creating mule accounts and selling fake SIM cards using unsuspecting individuals' Aadhaar and PAN details.