The head of Tehran's Cyber Police announced the identification and arrest of a group of cyber fraudsters who were accessing citizens' mobile phone information and bank accounts by sending fake SMS messages regarding registration or increasing voucher credit.
ISNA is a semi-official Iranian news agency (Iranian Students News Agency). This is a translation of that outlet's own report; it is the outlet's account, not Artesh's finding.
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Arrest of Fraud Gang Using Fake SMS for Increasing Voucher Credit
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November 1, 2026
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A group of cyber fraudsters has been arrested in Tehran for sending fake SMS messages to deceive citizens into providing their personal information. This incident highlights ongoing issues with cybercrime in Iran and the vulnerability of citizens to such scams.
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