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Crime
Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing Nabs Two in Chennai SIM Box Crackdown
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 07:32 AM
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The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing disrupted an illegal SIM box network in Chennai, arresting two suspects.
The cyber crime division of the Tamil Nadu police carried out a coordinated operation in Chennai, targeting an illegal SIM box network that was being used to route telephone calls without proper licensing. Investigators traced the activity to a local setup and executed a raid that led to the seizure of equipment associated with the illicit operation.
During the raid, two individuals were taken into custody. Both suspects are being held for further questioning and are likely to face charges under the Indian Telegraph Act and related cyber‑crime statutes. Authorities confirmed that the seized devices included multiple SIM cards and hardware used to bypass standard telecom regulations.
Police officials said the bust is part of a broader effort to curb unauthorized telecommunication practices that undermine revenue for service providers and compromise network security. The investigation remains ongoing, with the cyber crime wing promising to pursue any additional links to the racket.
During the raid, two individuals were taken into custody. Both suspects are being held for further questioning and are likely to face charges under the Indian Telegraph Act and related cyber‑crime statutes. Authorities confirmed that the seized devices included multiple SIM cards and hardware used to bypass standard telecom regulations.
Police officials said the bust is part of a broader effort to curb unauthorized telecommunication practices that undermine revenue for service providers and compromise network security. The investigation remains ongoing, with the cyber crime wing promising to pursue any additional links to the racket.