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flag India warns SIM owners may face jail or fines if their SIM is used for fraud, even if they didn’t misuse it.

flag India's Department of Telecommunications warns that mobile users may face legal liability if a SIM card in their name is used for cyber fraud or illegal activities, even if they didn’t personally misuse it. flag Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024, tampering with IMEI numbers, using modified devices, obtaining SIMs fraudulently, or transferring SIMs to others can lead to up to three years in prison, fines up to Rs 50 lakh, or both. flag The government urges citizens to avoid apps that alter calling line identity and to verify device authenticity via the Sanchar Saathi portal or app to prevent misuse and strengthen telecom security.

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