Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Telangana Youth Faces UAE SIM Fraud, Stranded Amidst False Cybercrime Charges
A young man named Anil from India went to work in the UAE.
He bought a phone SIM card there.
Later, someone else used his ID papers, which he gave when buying the SIM, to get more SIM cards and use them for bad things.
Now, Anil is in trouble because of crimes he didn't commit, and police have filed cases against him.
Because of these cases, he has a travel ban and can't go back home to his family.
He's stuck in the UAE and has to pay fines every day for overstaying.
People are asking the government to help him get back home safely and prove he is innocent.
Bolly Anil, a 26-year-old from Telangana, is stranded in the UAE due to two criminal cases filed against him at Ajman Police Station.
The charges reportedly stem from the fraudulent misuse of his identity documents for SIM card issuance, leading to a travel ban.
Anil travelled to the UAE in 2021 on a visit visa arranged by a travel agency and bought a SIM card in Abu Dhabi.
A significant language barrier exists, as Anil speaks only Telugu, complicating his understanding and communication regarding the legal proceedings.
An appeal has been made to the Indian government for intervention to secure Anil's release and safe return, highlighting concerns about migrant worker exploitation.
- Who
- Bolly Anil (26), a Telangana native, Ajman Police, TPCC NRI cell convener Shaik Chand Pasha
- What
- Anil is stranded in the UAE due to two criminal cases filed against him, stemming from the fraudulent misuse of his identity documents for SIM card issuance.
- When
- Anil travelled to the UAE in 2021. Cases were registered in 2022. He attempted to return home in July 2025.
- Where
- Abu Dhabi and Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Why
- Anil's identity documents were allegedly misused to issue SIM cards that were later linked to criminal activities, leading to cases and a travel ban against him.
Anil's Situation
Allegations
Nature of Charges
Anil's Situation
Anil is an innocent victim of identity fraud, trapped in legal complications due to the misuse of his documents by others, possibly a SIM card shop owner or travel agent.
Allegations
Anil has been implicated in two criminal cases, 751/2022 and 2468/2022, registered with the Ajman Police Station, involving allegations that could include harassment of women, due to SIM cards linked to his identity.
Awareness and Communication
Anil's Situation
Anil speaks only Telugu, creating a significant language barrier, and was unaware that the cases were still active after initial questioning by police.
Allegations
Despite the language barrier, police questioned Anil in 2022 and allowed him to resume work, suggesting they were initially satisfied he was not the primary perpetrator.
- Victim Name
- Bolly Anil
- Age
- 26
- Hometown
- Chirlavancha village, Vemulawada mandal, Rajanna Sircilla district, Telangana
- Country of Incident
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Entry to UAE
- 2021 on a visit visa arranged by a Jagtial-based agency
- Legal Issues
- Two criminal cases (751/2022, 2468/2022) at Ajman Police Station, UAE
- Current Status
- Stranded in UAE due to travel ban, facing daily overstay fines (50 dirhams) after visa cancellation
- Advocacy
- TPCC NRI cell convener Shaik Chand Pasha appealing to Central and State governments for intervention
