New Delhi: In a major crackdown on counterfeit electronics, the Crime Branch of Delhi Police has busted a large-scale fake mobile phone racket operating out of Karol Bagh and Anand Parbat, seizing over 1,658 counterfeit devices and exposing an interstate fraud network.
The operation revealed illegal assembly units where scrap and discarded mobile components were refurbished, repackaged, and sold as branded smartphones to unsuspecting customers. Investigators found widespread IMEI tampering, allowing the devices to evade detection and traceability.
The racket, spanning multiple states including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal, functioned on a high-volume, low-cost fraud model targeting budget buyers. Authorities confirmed that two accused have been arrested, while further investigation is underway to identify additional links in the network.
The operation was led by Inspector Mahipal Singh under the supervision of ACP Satendra Mohan and overall command of Sanjeev Kumar Yadav.
DCP Crime Branch Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, officials emphasized that evolving crime patterns are being met with equally advanced enforcement strategies. “This operation sends a strong message that while crime may evolve, law enforcement is constantly adapting to stay ahead,” he said.
Police have urged citizens to remain cautious while purchasing electronic devices, especially from unauthorized sellers, and to verify product authenticity to avoid falling prey to such frauds.
