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Cyber crime squad detectives find multiple SIM boxes, SIM cards, and “identity information” after investigating an operation responsible for more than 80 million fraudulent text messages.
The NSW Police Force has revealed details of an investigation that has led to the arrest of three men in Burwood for their alleged part in a phishing operation responsible for sending over 80 million phishing texts.
Cyber crime squad detectives operating under Strike Force Kanbi were able to work with telco operators to pinpoint the scammers via their use of SIM boxes – devices used to automate the sending of large amounts of texts.
Detectives then executed a pair of search warrants in a block of units in Burwood on 15 February. In one unit, police arrested two men aged 37 and 43; they also found three SIM boxes and a number of SIM cards.
A 35-year-old man was arrested at the second unit, where police found more SIM cards, identity information, mobile phones, and cannabis.
The men were later formally charged at Burwood Police Station. The men were charged with use equipment connected to network to commit serious offence and deal with identity information to commit etc indictable offence. The 35-year-old was also charged with drug possession.
All three were refused bail after appearing in court on 16 February. Their next court date is 1 March, when police will allege they were responsible for sending text messages “pertaining to be from legitimate and major Australian organisations”.
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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