Department of Telecommunication disconnects 21,031 SIM cards taken using forged documents

In a major action, the Department of Telecommunication has disconnected 21,031 SIMs taken using forged documents.

The Maharashtra Licensed Service Areas (LSA) carried out the analysis for its subscriber database and has identified a total of 21031 SIM which were taken on forged documents.

“Action is being taken to book the culprits and SIM sellers who are involved in such fraudulent activities. Such PoS/SIM sellers are being blacklisted by and across Service providers. Police complaints are being made for further investigation and taking necessary action on the culprits,” DoT officials said.