Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Vizag Cops Arrest 10 for Enabling Cyber Frauds
Police in Vizag arrested 10 people who were helping criminals by making fake SIM cards.
These fake SIMs were used to create fake accounts on social media and do bad things like scams.
In another case, a 79-year-old man and his wife were tricked by people pretending to be police and government officials.
These fake officials made the couple sign a fake paper and threatened to arrest them if they told anyone.
The couple was forced to give away Rs 90 lakh, which they got from selling their investments and taking a loan.
The police are warning people about these scams and how criminals are using advanced technology to trick people.
Vizag police arrested 10 agents for illegally activating 1,100–1,300 SIM cards.
Fake SIMs were used to create fraudulent accounts on social media platforms.
Cybercriminals used these SIMs for scams like digital arrests, betting, and tax fraud.
An elderly couple in Pune was extorted Rs 90 lakh in a digital arrest scam.
Fraudsters posed as officials to coerce the couple into signing a fake affidavit and transferring money.
- Who
- Cybercriminals and SIM activation agents in Vizag, an elderly couple in Pune.
- What
- Arrest of 10 agents for illegal SIM activation and a digital arrest scam.
- When
- Between September and November.
- Where
- Vizag and Pune, India.
- Why
- To conduct various cyber frauds, including digital arrests and extortion.
Law Enforcement
Cybercriminals
SIM Activation Fraud
Law Enforcement
Arrested agents exploited SIM activation process to create fake SIMs for cybercriminals.
Cybercriminals
Used fake SIMs to create fraudulent accounts and conduct various scams.
Digital Arrest Scam
Law Enforcement
Elderly couple was coerced into signing a fake affidavit and extorted Rs 90 lakh.
Cybercriminals
Fraudsters posed as officials to extort money, threatening arrest and claiming national security.
- Number of Arrested Agents
- 10
- SIM Cards Activated Illegally
- 1,100–1,300
- Amount Extorted
- Rs 90 lakh
- Scam Duration
- 6 weeks
- Fraudster Positions
- TRAI officer, IPS officers, RBI officials
- Technology Used
- SIM Box devices with 90–360 SIM card slots
- Platforms Used for Fraud
- Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp
- Victim's Age
- 79 years
