DoT cautions citizens against fraudulent SIM issuance, misuse of telecom identifiers

September 21, 2026 1:06 PM

DoT cautions citizens against fraudulent SIM issuance, misuse of telecom identifiers

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has cautioned citizens against fraudulent issuance of SIM cards, misuse of telecommunication identifiers and tampering with International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, warning that such violations can attract imprisonment of up to three years and fines of up to ₹50 lakh under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The advisory follows recent cybercrime investigations conducted by the DoT Madhya Pradesh Licensed Service Area (MP LSA), which unc...

12 lakh SIM cards cancelled to curb cybercrime: HM Amit Shah

February 10, 2026 10:15 PM

12 lakh SIM cards cancelled to curb cybercrime: HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the Centre has cancelled 12 lakh SIM cards, blocked the IMEI numbers of over 3 lakh mobile phones, and arrested 20,853 accused as part of its crackdown on cybercrime till December 2025. Addressing the National Conference on “Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds and Dismantling the Ecosystem”, organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Shah said multiple agencies are working in close...