DoT says over five crore fake mobile connections disconnected in anti-fraud drive
The Department of Telecommunications in India has disconnected over five crore fraudulent mobile connections to combat cybercrime. The initiative is part of a broader effort involving law enforcement and financial institutions to prevent digital fraud.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing global challenge of digital security and the government's role in protecting citizens from financial cybercrime.
More than five crore fraudulent mobile connections have been disconnected, over 12 lakh lost and stolen mobile phones recovered, and cyber frauds worth more than ₹1,800 crore prevented through the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) framework over the past two years, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on Monday.
The report is a straightforward summary of government data and official statements.
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