Fake SIM Cards Scam: Telecom officer held over thousands of fake cards as CBI busts phishing network
Published: 8:28 PM, Jan 8, 2026 | Updated: 8:28 PM, Jan 8, 2026 According to the CBI, a phishing network operating from NCR and Chandigarh was uncovered in December 2025. This network provided bulk SMS services to cybercriminals, including foreign actors, who used the platform to target Indian citizens. The investigations revealed that the criminal…