Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Operation FAST Targets Fake SIMs Used in Cybercrimes
Cyber police are fighting cybercrime by cracking down on fake SIM cards.
They found that fraudsters are getting SIM cards using the fingerprints of people in rural areas, especially those aged 18-45.
These fake SIMs are then used for cybercrimes both in India and other countries.
The police are running Operation FAST to stop this and are asking people to be careful when giving their fingerprints to SIM card sellers.
Cyber police are combating the use of fake SIM cards in cybercrimes.
Rural adults aged 18-45 are the primary targets for obtaining biometric data.
Biometric data is misused to acquire SIMs for national and international cyber fraud.
Operation FAST has been launched across Madhya Pradesh.
Certain districts are identified as hotspots for fake SIM card supply.
- Who
- Cyber Police and District Police Force
- What
- Launched Operation FAST to stop the use of fake SIM cards
- When
- Not specified, ongoing operation
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To combat cyber fraud
Cybercriminals
Law Enforcement
Use of Fake SIMs
Cybercriminals
Obtain fake SIMs for various fraudulent activities to remain anonymous.
Law Enforcement
Prevent the use of fake SIMs and stop cybercrimes through Operation FAST.
- Operation Name
- Operation FAST (Forged Activated SIM Termination)
- Target Group
- Rural adults aged 18-45
- Primary Threat
- Misuse of biometric data for fake SIMs
- Hotspot Districts
- Sidhi, Chhatarpur, Datia, Dindori, Shivpuri
- SIM Card Usage
- For national and international cyber frauds
