Foreign drug traders getting SIMs with forged documents: Goa DGP


Panaji, May 27 (IANS): Several foreigners indulging in drug-trade and financial fraud in Goa have been using SIM cards obtained through forged photos and identification documents, Director General of Police Muktesh Chander said on Friday.

"In 2016-17, there were 15 cases where criminals have obtained SIM cards through deceit. Forged photos and details were submitted to obtain SIM cards by criminals... In many cases foreigners were using them for criminal activity, financial fraud, etc," he told reporters, after a meeting with officials of telecom companies here.

 

  

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Frazer Town,Bangaluru

    Sun, May 28 2017

    Strict control to be imposed on issuing SIM cards to this kind of anti social elements

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