A sophisticated cyber heist in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, has exposed critical vulnerabilities in India’s Aadhaar biometric identification system, where cybercriminals successfully cloned SIM cards and stole biometric data from over 1,500 citizens across 12 states. This elaborate fraud network, operating primarily from Badaun and Amroha districts, represents one of the most significant identity theft operations uncovered in recent years.
The criminal enterprise was masterminded by Ashish Kumar, a BTech dropout, who developed sophisticated counterfeit websites that closely resembled official Aadhaar and Passport Seva portals. These fake platforms enabled the gang to input fraudulent data and generate forged documents, including passports, with access sold to a network of 200 to 300 agents spread across multiple states.
The cybercriminals employed advanced technical methods to bypass UIDAI security systems, including cloning credentials of authorized Aadhaar operators and copying sensitive biometrics like iris scans. They utilized specialized software to overcome geo-fencing restrictions that normally prevent remote access to Aadhaar portals, allowing them to upload tampered biometric data from unauthorized locations.
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