UK SIM Hijacking Cryptocurrency Theft Gang Sentenced
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The case originated when UK telecommunications operator BT discovered unauthorized operations on its systems in 2021. A subsequent police investigation showed that a SIM hijacking criminal gang had hijacked the mobile phone numbers of four BT customers and stolen nearly £200,000 in cryptocurrency, with one victim losing approximately £130,000. Police said that London man Ajay Shinjin assisted in carrying out the thefts. On October 10, 2026, Shinjin was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for participating in the scheme, and the case has now resulted in judgments against the individuals involved.
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- CryptopolitanSIM-swap gang stole nearly £200,000 in cryptocurrency from 4 BT customers; London man sentenced to 2 and a half years
A SIM-swap crime gang hijacked the mobile numbers of 4 BT customers and stole nearly £200,000 in cryptocurrency; London man Ajay Shinjin was sentenced to 2 and a half years in prison for participating in the scheme. The case began when BT discovered unauthorised activity on its systems in 2021. One victim lost approximately £130,000, and police said Shinjin helped carry out the thefts.