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Man trying to revive Siddique's phone number held in Delhi
Gulf Today
|July 08, 2025
Mumbai Police have arrested a man from Delhi for allegedly attempting to fraudulently take control of a mobile number belonging to late NCP leader Baba Siddique, which is linked to his family’s businesses.
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The accused, identified as Vivek Sabrawal, was apprehended in the Burari area of Delhi and brought to Mumbai for further investigation.
According to officials, Sabrawal tried to reactivate Siddique’s phone number on a new SIM card with the intention of using it for cyber fraud. Police said the accused has a history of cybercrime, with prior cases registered against him.
He was out on bail in one such matter when he attempted this latest fraudulent act.
This story is from the July 08, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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