Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Prime Accused Arrested in Pakistan-Linked Fake SIM Card Case
Police in Assam arrested a man named Mostafa Rahman for allegedly running a fake SIM card scheme linked to Pakistan.
They think he was using the cards to commit cybercrimes and send information to people in Pakistan.
They seized a laptop, phones, and other items from him.
The police are investigating this case, called 'Operation Ghost SIM', which involves possibly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan.
This individual will face serious charges related to terrorism and cybercrime.
The prime accused in a fake SIM card racket with links to Pakistan was arrested in Assam.
The arrest of Mostafa Rahman brings the total number of arrests in the case to 11.
Police recovered a laptop, phones, ATM machines, and various identification cards.
The SIM cards were allegedly used for cybercrimes and anti-national activities, including sharing information with Pakistani agents.
Charges include criminal conspiracy, waging war against India, and violations of UAPA and IT Act.
- Who
- Mostafa Rahman, the prime accused, was arrested by Assam Police.
- What
- The arrest of Mostafa Rahman and recovery of evidence related to the fake SIM card scheme.
- When
- Mostafa Rahman was arrested on Saturday night; Operation Ghost SIM launched on May 16.
- Where
- Arrests and operations were carried out in Assam, Rajasthan, and Telangana.
- Why
- To investigate a fake SIM card racket with Pakistan links, used for cybercrimes and anti-national activities.
- Accused Arrested
- Mostafa Rahman
- Total Arrests
- 11
- Operation Name
- Operation Ghost SIM
- Items Recovered
- Laptop, phones, ATM machines, cards, IDs
- Charges
- Criminal conspiracy, waging war, UAPA, IT Act
Sources
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