The CBI scored a decisive victory in its war on cyber fraud with the arrest of Ubaid Ullah, the mastermind behind an extensive illegal SIM card distribution ring. Nabbed in Guwahati on April 19, 2026, Ullah had been a fugitive since August 2025, supplying SIMs to scammers nationwide.
Under Operation Chakravyuh, probes revealed POS agents’ pivotal role in issuing fake SIMs used in high-stakes crimes including bogus digital detentions, fraudulent loans, and Ponzi-like investment traps.
The network amassed more than 10,000 unauthorized SIMs, funded by 67 lakh rupees funneled through various bank channels to agents. Stealthy courier services kept shipments anonymous, allowing the racket to thrive undetected.
Raids hit 45 sites in eight states, netting 10 POS operatives. Officials hailed the use of cutting-edge surveillance and inter-agency collaboration as key to this success.
This bust not only disrupts cybercrime infrastructure but also deters potential fraudsters. With investigations ongoing, the CBI vows to uproot every link in such pernicious chains.
