Man held for giving pre-activated SIMs to cyber fraud

Police apprehended a 33-year-old man in Berhampur for allegedly supplying pre-activated SIM cards to cybercriminals five years ago. The SIM, obtained legally, was used in a major Telangana fraud, costing victims over Rs 4.77 lakh through fake job offers on social media. Authorities urge the public against lending SIMs and to report suspicious activity.

PNSPNS
Feb 28, 2026 - 10:27
 0
Man held for giving pre-activated SIMs to cyber fraud
Police apprehended a 33-year-old man in Berhampur for allegedly supplying pre-activated SIM cards to cybercriminals five years ago. The SIM, obtained legally, was used in a major Telangana fraud, costing victims over Rs 4.77 lakh through fake job offers on social media. Authorities urge the public against lending SIMs and to report suspicious activity.

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow