Sandton Police Raid Uncovers Massive Counterfeit SIM Card Operation

In response to a tip-off about suspicious activities occurring at a Sandton home, the South African Police Service (SAPS) took action. Upon receiving this information, members of the Gauteng Organised Crime Investigation Unit operationalised the intelligence as soon as possible and raided the residence. It was discovered by the police officers upon their arrival that over 40 people, ranging in age from 17 to 36, were occupying the property. They are suspected illegal immigrants who are suspected to be living there illegally. There was a garage and a backroom at the house that were bursting with SIM cards from all of South Africa’s mobile networks after a thorough search of the house. 

It is believed that the SIM cards were produced using a substantial number of computers that were found along with them. Various mobile network technicians were summoned at the scene of the discovery to verify the authenticity of the SIM cards that were discovered. As a result of their evaluation, the police were able to identify that the SIM cards were in fact counterfeit, highlighting the seriousness of the incident. Police arrested 43 suspected illegal immigrants, along with two South African nationals. Their alleged crimes are serious in nature and are backed by serious charges. 

There are some of them that are alleged to have violated the Cyber Crime Act, committed fraud, and violated immigration laws in violation of these laws. The SAPS have stated that it is likely that even more suspects will be appreh

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