SIM misuse can bring 3 years jail, ₹50 lakh fine, warns Department of Telecommunications
- DoT warned SIM misuse, fraud and telecom identifier tampering can attract 3 years jail and ₹50 lakh fine.
- The Telecommunications Act, 2023 penalises obtaining SIMs through fraud, cheating or impersonation.
- Citizens were advised not to share SIM cards registered in their name for illegal activities.
- DoT urged users to verify mobile connections and handsets through the Sanchar Saathi platform.
Source: ap7am.com
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