Manipur Police Cracks Down On Illegal SIM Card Scam, Warns Of Strict Action

IMPHAL: Manipur Police are investigating the illegal sale of activated SIM cards obtained using fake identity documents. A case has been filed at Porompat Police Station. Officials say these SIM cards have been misused by criminal groups for threats and extortion, creating serious security risks.

A recent investigation exposed a scam where many SIM cards were issued in the names of unaware people. Some of these cards were used by underground groups for illegal activities, while the real owners had no idea their names were misused.

Police carried out multiple raids and promised more action. They have also urged telecom companies to improve their verification process to stop such fraud. Authorities warn that any failure to follow the rules will lead to strict legal action as they work to stop criminals from misusing mobile networks.

Meanwhile, earlier this week, the Central GST Commissionerate of Itanagar had unearthed a racket involved in the issuance of fake invoices valued at Rs 658.55 crore without any supply of goods.

Based on an FIR of Central GST, the Itanagar police had apprehended two masterminds in the fake racket—Ashutosh Kumar Jha and Bipin Kumar Jha—from Darbhanga, Bihar. The Central GST, Itanagar, had arrested the duo on February 3 under Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017.

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