Fake SIM Card Penalty: Often people start using SIM cards issued in the name of another person or their relatives without thinking, which can land you in big trouble at any time. Recently, the Department of Telecommunications has issued a big alert regarding SIM cards.
Jail And Fine Warning: SIM card, which looks small in size, is very important for the use of mobile phone. If there is no SIM card in the mobile, then you cannot talk to anyone by calling. Often people start using SIM cards issued in the name of someone else or their relatives without thinking, which can land you in big trouble at any time. Recently, the Department of Telecommunications has issued a big alert regarding SIM cards. The government has clarified that if misuse of SIM card is caught, the guilty person can face jail up to 3 years and a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh.
Why did the Department of Telecommunications have to take this decision?
Nowadays, cases of cyber fraud are continuously increasing in the digital world. In view of this, Madhya Pradesh License Service Area of Telecom Department has taken major steps against those who activate SIM cards with fake documents. Recently, during the investigation of cyber crime, some such cases were found where a SIM seller from Chhattisgarh misused the identity cards of people without their knowledge and consent. He activated 25 mobile SIMs illegally through these original documents. After this, the Department of Telecommunications took action and immediately blacklisted that POS.
You will be jailed for using fake SIM
- The Department of Telecommunications has given a big advice to the people regarding such matters.
- The department says that avoid using SIM cards issued in the name of others.
- The department further said that issuing SIM cards fraudulently and tampering with the IMEI number of mobile in any way is a serious legal offense.
- The department has clarified that if a person is caught in such cases, he can face jail up to 3 years and a fine up to Rs 50 lakh.
avoid doing these things
- The Department of Telecommunications says that if there is a SIM card in your name, do not give it to any person for use.
- Check your mobile connection regularly through Sanchar Sathi portal and mobile app.
- The thing to note is that if their SIM is used in cyber fraud then legal action can be taken against the actual subscriber also.