IMEI tampering
Delhi Police Bust Major IMEI Tampering Operation: Five Arrested in Cybercrime Crackdown
Nov 27, 2025 04:08 pm CST
In a significant anti-cybercrime operation in Delhi's Karol Bagh, police have dismantled an illegal mobile manufacturing unit specializing in IMEI tampering. Five suspects were arrested with nearly 2,000 devices and specialized software used to manipulate phone identifiers. The operation targeted devices intended to evade tracking by authorities, primarily serving criminal networks across Delhi-NCR.
SIM Card Owners Face Legal Liability for Misuse: DoT Issues Stern Warning on Telecom Security
Nov 24, 2025 07:03 pm CST
The Department of Telecommunications warns that mobile subscribers may be held legally responsible if SIM cards registered in their name are misused for cyber fraud or illegal activities. Citizens are advised to verify IMEI details through the Sanchar Saathi portal and avoid using tampered devices, with violations potentially resulting in three-year imprisonment and fines up to Rs 50 lakh under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.