Four members of a UP gang arrested in Adilabad for cybercrime using old phones
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 14:59 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Police in Adilabad busted a criminal network from Uttar Pradesh that was using discarded mobile phones to carry out cyber‑fraud. Four suspects were detained during the operation. The bust highlights growing concerns over low‑tech tools being repurposed for high‑tech crimes.
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