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**Illegal Telephone Exchange Busted in Bengaluru, National Security at Risk**
**Bengaluru, August 2, 2025** – The Cybercrime division of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru has launched an investigation into an illegal telephone exchange operating in the Whitefield area. The operation, run by an unidentified group, allegedly used a SIM box and 42 SIM cards from a major private mobile service provider to reroute international calls as domestic ones, profiting from the difference in rates.
The investigation was initiated following a complaint filed by a nodal officer from the mobile service provider, based on information from the Telecom Department. Authorities believe this illegal activity poses a significant threat to national security and is causing substantial financial losses to the private company.
The CCB has registered a case against the unknown individuals involved under various sections of the IT Act and the Telegraph Act. The investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the illegal operation.
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