India, Dec. 24 -- Delhi Police have busted a large-scale counterfeit smartphone operation that was illegally assembling and selling fake Samsung Galaxy devices in the capital. The raid, conducted in the Karol Bagh area, led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of over 500 counterfeit Galaxy smartphones, along with tools and electronic components used to manufacture them.

According to police officials, the racket had been operating discreetly, targeting buyers looking for premium smartphones at unusually low prices. The fake devices were being passed off as high-end Samsung Galaxy models, including Ultra variants and even foldables.

Investigations revealed that the accused sourced key components such as motherboards, camera ...