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New Indian Express
05-08-2025
- New Indian Express
Bengaluru: Two arrested for converting international calls into local
BENGALURU: Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths busted an international illegal telephone racket operating in the city, and arrested two persons who were converting international calls into local ones using a SIM box and mobile app, causing loss of several crores of rupees to the government and telecom companies. A SIM box is a device that allows the routing of phone calls through VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) networks, effectively bypassing traditional international routes and terminating calls as local. It houses multiple SIM cards and connects to a VoIP gateway. The accused have been identified as Fayaz MA (31) and Mohammed Saffaf (30), both natives of Malappuram in Kerala. According to police, a relative of one of the accused, who works in Dubai, found that migrant workers were struggling to make calls to India due to high call charges. The relative then shared this information with the accused, suggesting they could make money by facilitating cheaper calls. The accused procured SIM cards from foreign countries via courier, and used the SIM box to route calls illegally. They made crores of rupees through the racket and transferred a share of the profits to their handler every month through hawala channels. They had been operating the racket from a rented accommodation in Immadihalli in Whitefield for the past six months, police said. Based on a complaint from a private telecom service provider and the Department of Telecommunications on July 30, CCB officials raided the premises and arrested the duo. They seized 703 SIM cards and other equipment. The total loss to the exchequer is currently under investigation.
Mint
04-08-2025
- Mint
Fake companies, 11 SIM cards and cheque books: How cops busted cybercrime network providing fake services in Bengaluru
Bangalore City Police Department's Central Crime Branch (CCB) and the Cyber Crime Police Station have busted a large cybercrime network which was providing fake online legal services to citizens who were victims of cyber fraud, reported PTI. The report added that based on a complaint lodged through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, the operation was launched on 12 February 2025, at the Ramamurthy Nagar Police Station. It was alleged that the complainant was cheated of ₹ 1.5 crore by being lured into installing a solar plant. The victim discovered a website called "Quickmoto Legal Service" while searching online for legal help to recover his lost money. Soon several telecallers who are self-proclaimed representatives contacted him and he lost another 12.5 lakhs in stages. Later, the case was transferred to the CCB and a special team was formed under the leadership of Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), Ajay Hillori. During the probe, it was found that the company "quickmoto legal" was not present at the address. Also, a call centre operating under the name "India Legal Service" in Kasthurinagar, Bangalore, was under operation. The probe further pointed out that several tele callers were employed and the cyber fraud victims were being called using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) based application called Zoiper-5. Also, the police came to know that he accused's brother, who was based in Dubai, had set up several fake companies and built a casual network for online fraud. He set up a fake company called "India Legal" in Kasthurinagar, where he hired 12 telecallers and cheated the cyber victims by promising to refund their money. The police produced the prime accused before the court and remanded in 7-day police custody. When the premises at 7 locations were searched, 10 computer hard disks, seals of fake companies, lease agreements, check books, and other documents were seized. Additionally, one mobile phone, 1 CPU, 11 Vodafone SIM cards, and SIP trunk server system data items were seized. The police confirmed the organisation is involved in illegal financial transactions worth crores of rupees, and over 29 cases across India have been registered against this network on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Meanwhile, a probe to identify and trace more individuals involved in this network is underway and is being led by Crime Branch's DCP, Raja Imam Qasim. He, along with the technical assistance of the Department of Telecommunications and in collaboration with Tata Teleservices, have tracked down the accused and arrested them. The Bangalore Police informed that the operation was planned by Bangalore City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, under the command of Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ajay Hilori and under the supervision of DCP Crime, Raja Imam Kasim.
Indian Express
04-08-2025
- Indian Express
Offering legal aid, Bengaluru engineer swindles Rs 12.5 lakh from cybercrime victim who had lost Rs 1.5 crore
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Bengaluru police on Monday announced the arrest of a 37-year-old engineer for allegedly defrauding a cybercrime victim who had already lost Rs 1.5 crore with fictitious legal assistance online. The police identified the arrested accused as Chota Ahammed Mubaraq, also known as Tufail, a BE in Electronics and Communication graduate who is originally from Tamil Nadu but was residing in Kothanur, Bengaluru. Seemant Kumar Singh, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru, said the complaint in the case was filed at the Ramamurthy Nagar police station in February. 'The victim lost Rs 12.5 lakh while seeking legal help online after cybercriminals conned him out of Rs 1.5 crore,' he added. A search for help led the complainant to Quickmoto Legal Service, a fabricated company operated by Tufail, according to the police, who found that the company had no physical address. However, during the investigation, the police located India Legal Service, a call centre in Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru, where Tufail had allegedly recruited 12 telecallers to contact cybercrime victims. They allegedly used Zoiper-5, a free Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) application, to conceal their location from law enforcement. The operation was designed to target vulnerable individuals already victimised by cybercrimes. 'Tufail has a brother in Dubai who created multiple companies for cybercrime activities. Tufail exploited cybercrime victims by charging bogus service fees and legal charges,' a police officer said. The police said that during raids at the call centre, they seized substantial evidence including 10 hard disks, seven counterfeit company seals, rent agreements, cheque books, documents, a mobile phone, a CPU, 11 Vodafone SIM cards, and an SIP (session initiation protocol) trunk server facilitating VoIP communications. The police said that 29 cases had been registered against the firm across the country over illegal transactions worth crores of rupees. 'The probe is now being expanded to trace and dismantle the larger syndicate,' an investigating officer stated.
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GL Supports Next-Gen SIP Testing and Emulation
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GL Communications Inc., a global leader in telecom testing solutions, addressed the press regarding their SIP protocol emulation and testing solutions. In today's dynamic telecom environment, ensuring the reliable operation of SIP-based VoIP devices and networks is essential. This powerful platform emulates all key SIP elements and generates real-time SIP and RTP traffic for thorough testing. [For illustration, refer to Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of GL Communications, states 'GL's Message Automation & Protocol Simulation (MAPS™) is a flexible software program that can emulate a wide variety of telecommunications protocols. MAPS™ SIP is a specialized application within this platform that focuses on testing SIP-based communication systems. It emulates key SIP elements such as User Agent Client (UAC), User Agent Server (UAS), Registrar, and Redirect servers.' MAPS™ SIP emulates complex SIP call flows and supports high-volume call generation with real-time transmission of voice, video, fax, and messaging traffic. With full support for SIP over UDP, TCP, and TLS, it ensures performance validation, resolves interoperability issues, and confirms compliance with industry standards across VoIP and IP multimedia networks. Key Features: Scalable Bulk Call Generation and Load TestingMAPS™ SIP supports up to 2,000 concurrent media calls at 250 calls per second (CPS) and 70,000 signaling-only calls at 750 CPS. With the MAPS™ RTP High Density appliance, it scales to 160,000 calls at 800 CPS, making it ideal for testing network performance under heavy load in both lab and field setups. Flexible SIP Emulation for VoIP and Air Traffic Control NetworksA single instance of MAPS™ SIP can emulate multiple SIP entities and generate diverse SIP messages without extra hardware. It also supports EUROCAE ED-137C standards, allowing accurate emulation of Air Traffic Control communication systems. SIP Testing for Gateway and Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA)MAPS™ SIP validates Gateway and ATA devices by testing connectivity, signaling behavior, and voice quality. It handles RTP traffic types including voice, tones, digits, and both pass-through and T.38 fax. Remote Control and IntegrationThe platform supports remote operation via a client-server Command Line Interface and APIs in Python or Java. This enables easy automation, integration with external systems, and distributed testing across different environments. Fax over IP Emulation and AnalysisAutomates fax call generation and analysis for both T.30 and T.38 sessions. Users can assess transmission quality, protocol handling, and system performance across SIP networks. Instant Messaging Support for NG9-1-1 over SIPMAPS™ SIP integrates Message Session Relay Protocol (MSRP) to support instant messaging in NG9-1-1 networks. It enables testing of IM-only sessions as well as mixed audio and messaging scenarios to ensure emergency communication reliability. Multimedia Call Emulation with Audio, Video, and Text MessagingThe tool can emulate SIP calls with audio, video, and text messaging in a single session. Each call includes separate RTP streams for comprehensive end-to-end multimedia testing. Ensuring Protocol Compliance Across SIP InterfacesMAPS™ SIP supports standard SIP as well as SIP-I, SIP IMS, and SIP MSRP. It helps verify protocol conformance across diverse implementations. End-to-End IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Testing for VoLTE, VoWiFi, and 5G ServicesThe MAPS™ SIP IMS Test Suite emulates core IMS nodes and supports SIP, RTP, and Diameter protocols. It's ideal for testing VoLTE, VoNR, and 5G services, ensuring seamless session management and interoperability. SIP Protocol Conformance Testing with ETSI SupportWith over 400 ETSI-based test cases (IETF RFC 3261, ETSI TS 102-027-2 v4.1.1 (2006-07)), MAPS™ SIP Conformance Suite ensures thorough validation of SIP implementations. It can be configured as a UAC to test UAS devices for registration, call control, proxy, and redirect functions. Automated Interactive Voice Response (IVR) TestingMAPS™ SIP automates IVR testing by sending DTMF tones or voice inputs. This allows for seamless navigation through IVR prompts and validation of response accuracy. About GL Communications Inc., GL Communications is a global provider of telecom test and measurement solutions. GL's solutions verify the quality and reliability of Wireless, Fiber Optic, TDM and Analog networks. Warm Regards, Vikram Kulkarni, PhD Phone: 301-670-4784 x114 Email: info@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Rhyl Journal
30-07-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Broadband provider fined over giving inaccurate caller locations in 999 calls
Gigaclear will pay £122,500 due to the issues with its caller location information for calls made between January 2022 and March 2024. It related to phone calls made over the internet, rather than a regular phone line – known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). During this period, when any of Gigaclear's VoIP customers called 999 or 112, inaccurate information about the caller's location was made available to the emergency services, the communications watchdog said. This affected a total of 948 calls. Ofcom said no members of the public reportedly experienced significant harm as a result, but said the breach of its rules warranted the penalty. George Lusty, Ofcom's enforcement director, said: 'Providing the emergency services with accurate location data can mean the difference between life and death. 'So it's vital that telecoms companies set up their systems correctly and test them thoroughly to make sure this happens. 'We won't hesitate to hold companies to account, and Gigaclear fell short on a number of basic levels, putting its customers at unacceptable risk for a prolonged period of time.' Gigaclear provides broadband for homes and businesses with a network across the south east and south west of England and the Midlands, focusing on rural communities. Ofcom's investigation found that Gigaclear failed to ensure its third-party supplier had correctly configured the systems that provide a caller's location to the emergency services. It also said the firm did not carry out effective testing, nor did it properly investigate a customer complaint relating to the issue. Gigaclear has since reconfigured its systems and taken action to prevent future issues, Ofcom said. The fine, which was reduced by 30% because of Gigaclear admitting to the issues and agreeing to settle the case, is passed onto the Treasury when it is paid. A spokesperson for Gigaclear said the firm 'deeply regrets the historic configuration' issue with its VoIP service. 'By the time we self-reported the issue to Ofcom in April 2024, we had already identified and rectified the error,' it said. 'We have undertaken a full post-incident review to implement the learnings from this incident and put in place processes to ensure that no similar issues arise again. 'At all times before and after the issue was fixed, all emergency calls placed by our VoIP customers were successfully connected. 'We are not aware of any actual harm to customers as a result of the issue, but we acknowledge the seriousness of the error and the importance of ensuring accurate caller location information is available to emergency services.'
