Varanasi Police Arrest SIM Swap Gang After ₹12 Lakh Theft

Law enforcement in Varanasi has apprehended a criminal gang specializing in SIM swap frauds. The gang reportedly targeted a police officer, illegally obtaining a duplicate SIM card and gaining unauthorized access to the victim's bank account. Through this method, they successfully withdrew ₹12 lakh from the officer's account. SIM swap scams involve fraudsters contacting telecom providers to transfer a victim's phone number to a new SIM card under their control, enabling access to banking apps and sensitive accounts. This arrest highlights the growing threat of SIM swap fraud targeting even law enforcement personnel in India. Authorities are investigating the gang's involvement in other similar crimes. Source: The420.in.