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CBI Disrupts Phishing SMS Factory, Arrests Three Cyber Fraudsters

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested three members of a cyber gang for supplying 21,000 SIM cards used in phishing scams. This operation, termed a 'phishing SMS factory,' was responsible for sending large volumes of fraudulent messages related to digital arrests, loan scams, and investment offers across India.

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CBI Disrupts Phishing SMS Factory, Arrests Three Cyber Fraudsters

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