Misuse of SIM Cards May Attract 3 Years’ Jail, Rs 50 Lakh Fine: DoT

SIM card misuse can attract ₹50 lakh fine, 3-year jail: DoT warns users, here’s what you should check

DoT has warned mobile users that fraudulent SIM issuance, misuse of telecom identifiers and IMEI tampering can attract up to 3 years in jail and a ₹50 lakh fine. Users can check mobile connections issued in their name and verify handset details through the government’s Sanchar Saathi portal and app.

DoT Warns of Rs 50 Lakh Fine and 3 Years Jail for SIM Fraud, IMEI Tampering

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a stern advisory cautioning citizens against the fraudulent issuance of SIM cards, misuse of telecommunication identifiers, and tampering with IMEI numbers. The department warned that such offences constitute severe violations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, carrying penalties of up to three years’ imprisonment, fines extending to Rs 50 […] The post DoT Warns of Rs 50 Lakh Fine and 3 …

Misuse of SIM Cards May Attract 3 Years’ Jail, Rs 50 Lakh Fine: DoT

New Delhi, September 21, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has warned citizens against the misuse of SIM cards and other telecom identifiers, saying violations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 can attract imprisonment of up to three years and a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh. The advisory follows the detection […]

Misuse of SIMs may attract up to 3 years’ imprisonment and Rs 50 lakh fine, warns DoT

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday said that it has warned citizens against the misuse of SIM cards and telecom identifiers, stating that violations… Continue reading Misuse of SIMs may attract up to 3 years’ imprisonment and Rs 50 lakh fine, warns DoT The post Misuse of SIMs may attract up to 3 years’ imprisonment and Rs 50 lakh fine, warns DoT first appeared on Australia India News.