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Crime
Cybercriminals Scam Chinchwad Firm of ₹34 Lakh by Blocking SIM Cards
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 09:35 AM
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A cybercrime ring blocked the SIM cards of a Chinchwad-based firm, leading to a loss of ₹34 lakh.
A cyber fraud case was reported in Chinchwad, Pune, where criminals blocked the SIM cards of a local firm, resulting in a loss of ₹34 lakh.
The firm could not receive calls or messages, which disrupted its day‑to‑day operations and caused the financial hit.
Pune Police’s cybercrime cell has opened an investigation and is tracing the perpetrators behind the SIM‑blocking scam.
Security experts advise businesses to safeguard their SIM cards and monitor for any unusual activity to prevent similar incidents.
The case highlights the growing threat of SIM‑blocking scams across India.
The firm could not receive calls or messages, which disrupted its day‑to‑day operations and caused the financial hit.
Pune Police’s cybercrime cell has opened an investigation and is tracing the perpetrators behind the SIM‑blocking scam.
Security experts advise businesses to safeguard their SIM cards and monitor for any unusual activity to prevent similar incidents.
The case highlights the growing threat of SIM‑blocking scams across India.