Aadhaar services in the name of fraudulent website had been banned

New Delhi February 04: In a massive crackdown on unauthorized agencies offering Aadhaar-related services illegally and charging excessive money from the public, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has shut down 12 such websites and 12 mobile apps available on the Google Play store.

The UIDAI has further directed authorities for the closure of another 26 such fraudulent and illegal websites and mobile applications.

"Some websites and mobile apps were luring citizens to share their basic information and Aadhaar number under the pretext of getting them Aadhaar card or offering other Aadhaar related services. We have taken strict action against them," UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey said.

Emphasizing that UIDAI has a zero tolerance to such unauthorized websites and mobile applications, he said, "We will continue to keep our vigil on such websites and mobile applications and if something comes to our notice, we will take swift action including shutting them down or go for other stricter measures.