Ordinary Homes, Extraordinary Crimes: The Rise of SIM Box Scams
In Hyderabad’s quiet neighborhoods, behind tea stalls and modest homes, a sophisticated scam network thrives. Small SIM boxes—almost invisible—relay international calls, enabling ‘digital arrest’ scams that have siphoned crores from unsuspecting Indians. These calls, often posing as law enforcement or government officials, trick victims into transferring money under threat. Investigations reveal how lax telecom oversight, weak banking safeguards, and tech-savvy criminals turn everyday spaces into cybercrime hubs. As authorities scramble to respond, the scams expose deep vulnerabilities in India’s digital infrastructure—and how crime can hide in plain sight.
