Fake SIMs and Bank Accounts Syndicate Busted in Noida, Five Arrested

August 7, 2025, Noida — Five people were detained by the Noida Police on Wednesday in a major crackdown on cybercrime for their role in providing pre-activated SIM cards, bank accounts, and debit cards to cybercriminals operating throughout India. The defendants were involved in an interstate conspiracy that made it possible for online frauds, such as digital arrest scams, investment platforms, and fraudulent gaming applications.

The accused are from Bhopal, Vidisha, and Surajpur, according to law enforcement officials. In order to open bank accounts and obtain SIM cards, which were subsequently sold to scam networks, the gang operated by obtaining identity documents from gullible people. These resources were crucial for carrying out different types of online scams while hiding the true criminals’ identities.

According to reports, the syndicate collected 1% of the scam’s profits and charged ₹15,000 for remote access setup services. Later, these tools were used to target victims through phony law enforcement impersonations and complex phishing schemes.

According to police, the arrests came after a thorough technical investigation that involved monitoring mobile device activity, financial transactions, and IP addresses. During the raids, a number of cell phones, SIM cards, debit cards, and counterfeit documents were found.

Since the network is suspected of having ties to significant cybercrime syndicates in other states, authorities have confirmed that more arrests are likely. The public has been advised by police to exercise caution and refrain from disclosing personal information to unidentified agents or internet portals.

The Uttar Pradesh Police’s cyber division is working to dismantle fraud networks that use digital infrastructure that was acquired through identity theft and document forgery.

In order to gather more information, the five accused are being questioned while they are in custody.