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Frauds Run Fake Health Camps to Collect Aadhaar Data, Activate 3,000 SIMs in Delhi
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What Happened?
Delhi Police arrested two men for allegedly running fake health camps to harvest Aadhaar details, activating over 3,000 SIM cards linked to cybercrime. The operation reportedly defrauded victims of around Rs 2.64 crore.
Key points
- The accused, Jitendra Singh and Brajesh Kumar, were arrested in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- They allegedly organized fake health camps offering subsidized medicines to collect Aadhaar and biometric details.
- Over 3,000 SIM cards, including e-SIMs, were activated through this operation.
- The fraud involved financial losses of approximately Rs 2.64 crore linked to more than 20 cybercrime complaints.
- Payments for activated e-SIMs were made using USD Tether, a cryptocurrency.
- The investigation revealed communications with contacts abroad, suggesting links to larger cyber fraud operations.
Key insights
- The operation could lead to increased scrutiny of health camps and biometric data collection practices.
- Victims of the fraud may face long-term consequences related to identity theft.
- The case may prompt law enforcement to enhance measures against cybercrime.
Why it matters
This case highlights the risks associated with identity theft and cyber fraud in India.
Entities
Delhi Police· OrganizationJitendra Singh· PersonBrajesh Kumar· PersonMathura· CityUttar Pradesh· StatePress Trust of India· Organization
Source
India Today
