Dewas Telecom Agent Arrested: SIM Card Fraud Explained

How a Telecom Agent in Dewas Used One Photo to Issue 84 SIM Cards

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March 30, 2026 16:27 IST

A telecom agent in Dewas, India, has been arrested for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards using a single photograph, highlighting the risks of identity fraud in the telecom sector.

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Key Points

A telecom agent in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, was arrested for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards using a single photo.
The accused, Abrar alias Arbaaz alias Abdul, worked as an agent for telecom companies.
Police investigation revealed that Abrar and others gained illegal benefits through this SIM card fraud.
Authorities have registered a case against Abrar and are conducting further investigations into the racket.

An agent for telecom companies was arrested in Dewas in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards to different persons using a single photo, a police official said on Monday.

Kotwali police station in-charge Shyamchandra Sharma identified the accused as Abrar alias Arbaaz alias Abdul.

Details of the SIM Card Fraud

"He works as an agent for telecom companies. Abrar was arrested for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards to different persons using a single photo. It was found that Abrar and some other individuals obtained illegal benefits through this fraud," Sharma said.

A case has been registered against Abrar and further probe into the racket is underway, he added.

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