Big attack on cyber crime again, 22 lakh WhatsApp accounts banned
DoT has banned more than 22 lakh WhatsApp accounts in a big attack on cyber crime. The Department of Telecommunications has given this information through its official X handle. This action has been taken after a complaint on the Sanchar Sathi portal.
The Department of Telecommunications has banned 22 lakh WhatsApp accounts in a big action on cyber crime again. These WhatsApp accounts are used to cheat people through fake calls and messages. Many users have reported these WhatsApp accounts through the Sanchar Sathi portal of the Department of Telecommunications. DoT is strict to stop the increasing incidents of cyber crime.
Big attack on cyber crime
4.2 crore mobile numbers have been blocked in the past few days. Apart from this, IMEI numbers of 27 lakh mobile handsets have also been banned. The Department of Telecommunications has shared this information through its official X handle. DoT told in its post about prevention of cyber fraud! With the help of 'Sanchar Sathi', 22 lakh WhatsApp accounts related to cyber crimes have been blocked. This step to stop fake accounts, fraud and cyber thugs is making digital India safe and reliable.
Apart from this, the Department of Telecommunications has made 27 lakh mobile phones unusable to prevent cyber crime. After reporting on the Sanchar Sathi portal, the IMEI number of lakhs of mobile numbers has been blacklisted. Due to this major action taken in all the states and union territories of the country, lakhs of mobile phones are no longer usable.
साइबर ठगी पर रोकथाम!
— DoT India (@DoT_India) July 3, 2025
‘संचार साथी’ की मदद से 22 लाख साइबर अपराधों से जुड़े व्हाट्सएप अकाउंट्स को ब्लॉक किया गया है। फर्जी अकाउंट्स, धोखाधड़ी और साइबर ठगों पर रोक लगाने का यह कदम, डिजिटल भारत को सुरक्षित और भरोसेमंद बना रहा है।#DigitalIndia #ScamAlert #DoT pic.twitter.com/n12LHMBt2t
How to report on Sanchar Sathi portal?
For this, first you have to go to the website or app of Sanchar Sathi.
Then you have to enter the number, e-mail etc. from which you have received the call or SMS.
After this, you have to upload the screenshot of the message or call.
Now you have to enter the information of the number on which the call or message has come.
Then fill the time at which the call or message was received.
Later you will get OTP after entering your mobile number, e-mail etc.
Enter the OTP and then the cyber crime will be reported by you on the Sanchar Sathi portal or app.
