India Disconnects 1.77 Crore Mobile Connections Using AI Tools, Blocks 45 Lakh Spoofed Calls

The Indian government has disconnected over 1.77 crore mobile connections registered with fake or forged documents using AI-powered tools, according to a recent announcement by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The AI-based system has identified and blocked 45 lakh spoofed international calls, preventing them from entering the Indian telecom network. This initiative is part of a larger effort to curb telecom fraud and cybercrime, with four telecom service providers collaborating with DoT to implement a more advanced two-phase system. 

In the first phase, the system blocks spoofed calls at the telecom service provider (TSP) level, targeting those that attempt to use numbers from the provider’s own subscribers. In the second phase, a centralized system will be introduced to tackle spoofed calls using numbers from other TSPs, thereby ensuring more comprehensive protection. The Ministry of Communications announced that this centralized system is expected to be operational soon, enhancing the safety of Indian telecom subscribers.

Alongside these efforts, the government has disconnected 33.48 lakh mobile connections and blocked 49,930 mobile handsets, particularly in districts considered to be cybercrime hotspots. About 77.61 lakh mobile connections exceeding the prescribed limits for individuals were also deactivated. 

The AI tools have further enabled the identification and blocking of 2.29 lakh mobile phones involved in fraudulent activities or cybercrime.

Additionally, the DoT traced 12.02 lakh out of 2

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