Indian DoT directs telecom operators to block 28,200 mobile handsets and reverify 20 lakh connections linked to cybercrimes.

The Indian Department of Telecom (DoT) directs telecom operators to block 28,200 mobile handsets and reverify 20 lakh mobile connections due to their alleged involvement in cybercrimes. The DoT, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and state police, aims to dismantle fraud networks and safeguard citizens from digital threats. Analysis by MHA and state police revealed 28,200 misused mobile handsets, with 20 lakh numbers associated with these devices.

May 10, 2024
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