Three alleged members of a gang suspected of committing telecommunications fraud using the “bypass” technique have been arrested by the authorities, according to the Special Prosecutor for High Tech Crimes and Activities.
The three men were arrested after warrants were served simultaneously in the provinces of Santo Domingo, Santiago, San Francisco de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris and the National District. The authorities found parabolas, antennas and routers that allow the reception of international traffic. In addition they found computers, UPS and equipment along with laptops and signal repeaters, hard drives and several Sim cards for different telephone companies.
The gang used telephone services at no cost, affecting the Claro, Orange and Viva telecommunications companies.
During the search members of the Department of investigations of High Tech crimes (DICAT) from the National Police in Santiago took part. Two of the men were arrested during the search of the house on Francia Avenue in Gazcue, Santo Domingo where they operated a business called Seguro PC. Authorities said that the gang caused the major telecommunication companies losses of over RD$10 million.
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