A police team investigating a cyber fraud case has successfully apprehended Abdul Roshan, a 46-year-old man from Haranhalli, Karnataka, who is alleged to be the mastermind behind supplying mobile phone SIM cards to online fraudsters. During the operation, authorities seized an astonishing 40,000 SIM cards from various mobile operators along with 180 mobile phones.
The arrest took place at a rented residence in Madikeri, following a thorough investigation by Cyber Police Inspector I.C. Chitharanjan and his team. District Police Chief S. Sasidharan revealed that Roshan played a pivotal role in a cyber fraud ring responsible for cheating a victim from Vengara out of Rs1.08 crore.
The police are continuing their investigation to dismantle the broader network involved in these fraudulent activities.