Alwar cops block 2,469 mobile phone numbers, IMEI numbers to curb cybercrime

Alwar: As many as 2,469 mobile phone numbers and IMEI numbers were blocked by police in Alwar district on Saturday in a crackdown on cyberfraudsters.
Alwar SP Sanjeev Nain said the cyber cell of the district police has been making all efforts to curb cyberfraud and acts as per the directives from the state police headquarters. The district cyber cell blocked about 1,260 mobile numbers and 1,209 IMEI numbers used in cyberfraud, he said.
"Most of the blocked mobile phone numbers and IMEI numbers originated in other states, and the cooperation of the telecom service-providing companies was sought to block them. Further action will be taken in this matter. Liaison is on with banks, SIM card issuers, and related companies," said Nain.
He further said the district police are carrying out a campaign in Mewat to curb cybercrime. "If anyone is found involved, a case is registered, and action is initiated against them. The cyber cell will also train people who allocate SIM cards, advising them to link them with Aadhaar cards and educating SIM card holders not to misuse their mobile phones and SIM cards. The cyber cell is constantly monitoring mobile phones and SIM cards coming from other states," added Nain.