17.7 million fake mobile connections disconnected, 4.5 million spoofed calls blocked in India.

India's government has disconnected 17.7 million mobile connections linked to fake documents and blocked 4.5 million spoofed international calls. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is implementing a two-phase system to identify and prevent these fraudulent calls, with a centralized system expected soon. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious communications to aid in combating cybercrime and financial fraud.