Fake SIM Cards Fuel Cybercrime Surge as Eastern Uttar Pradesh Emerges Under Scrutiny

A quiet digital crisis is spreading across India. In the past three months, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has disconnected more than 6.1 million mobile numbers after uncovering large-scale fraudulent registrations. 

Investigators say eastern Uttar Pradesh has become a major centre for this growing network of fake SIM cards.

The findings reveal how fake mobile connections are being used to power phishing calls, financial scams, and other forms of cybercrime. Government data shows that around 3.2 million fake SIM cards were traced to western Uttar Pradesh, while 1.6 million originated from the eastern region. These connections, officials say, often serve as digital weapons for organized criminal groups operating across India. 

To counter this threat, the government has launched the Sanchar Saathi portal (sancharsaathi.gov.in) and a companion mobile app. Through this platform, users can check all mobile numbers issued in their name using the “Know My Mobile Connections” feature. 

It allows them to identify unfamiliar numbers and report them for immediate action.

Officials believe this initiative will help citizens monitor their telecom identities and reduce the misuse of personal data. By creating transparency between users and service providers, the government hopes to build stronger digital accountability. 

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