Telangana Cyber Fraud Racket Busted: 600 SIM Cards Smuggled to Cambodia, Crores Lost by Victims
Telangana cyber fraud racket busted as 600 SIM cards were smuggled to Cambodia. Five arrested, crores lost by victims in nationwide phishing scam.
Hyderabad: In a major breakthrough, the Telangana cyber fraud racket busted involving SIM cards smuggled to Cambodia has exposed a large international network targeting Indian citizens. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested five members of the gang who were allegedly involved in sending Indian SIM cards abroad to carry out cyber frauds worth crores.
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Shamshabad Airport Interception Exposes Cyber Fraud Network
The operation began on March 31 at Shamshabad Airport, where officials intercepted a suspect trying to board a flight.
- Accused identified as Syed Ashraf Ali
- Found carrying 198 Indian SIM cards hidden in luggage
- Intercepted by immigration officials during checking
- Detailed interrogation revealed a larger international fraud network
This incident led to the unearthing of the Telangana SIM card cyber fraud Cambodia link.
600 SIM Cards Smuggled Since 2023, Crores Lost
Investigations revealed shocking details about the scale of the operation:
- Over 600 Indian SIM cards smuggled to Cambodia since 2023
- Used for phishing calls, fake threats, and identity theft
- Victims across India have reportedly lost crores of rupees
Police believe the fraud network was systematically targeting unsuspecting individuals.
How the Gang Operated
The cyber fraud gang smuggling SIM cards to Cambodia was led by Rizwan from Uttar Pradesh.
Modus operandi:
- SIM cards collected through local agents in Hyderabad and other cities
- Activated using fake documents or in the names of innocent people
- Supplied to international operators sitting in Cambodia
- Used for scams targeting Indian victims
Shockingly, three of the arrested individuals were associated with point-of-sale centers of telecom companies like Airtel and Jio, who allegedly misused their positions.
Police Hunt for Absconding Accused
Authorities are currently searching for:
- Courier agent Arvind Kumar, who is absconding
Police indicated that more shocking revelations are expected as the investigation progresses.
Cyber Security Bureau Issues Public Warning
Following the Telangana cyber fraud racket busted, officials have issued an advisory to prevent misuse of personal details:
- Do not share Aadhaar or personal documents casually
- Check active SIM cards linked to your name on Sanchar Saathi portal
- Report any unknown numbers immediately
Authorities stressed that misuse of SIM cards can lead to crimes being committed in someone else’s name.
The Telangana cyber fraud racket busted involving 600 SIM cards smuggled to Cambodia highlights the growing threat of international cyber crime networks. With crores already lost by victims, officials have intensified the investigation and urged citizens to stay alert and safeguard their personal information.
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