Fahmi to summon telco CEOs over SIM cards allegedly used by scam syndicates
COMMUNICATIONS Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil will summon the chief executive officers of telecommunications companies to explain allegations that excessive numbers of SIM cards are being registered and subsequently misused in online scams. Fahmi s...
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil will convene a meeting with telecommunications company CEOs to address allegations of excessive SIM card registrations being used in online scams. The government minister cited a case involving 400 numbers registered under one individual's name, linked to a suspected SIM mule syndicate. Fahmi emphasized that the telco executives must provide a full explanation by the end of the day, warning that stringent action would follow if the allegations prove true.
He stated that the ministry has already strengthened regulations, including requirements for SIM card registration and telephone number verification through telecommunications companies via MyDigital ID. Fahmi also mentioned that the ministry would investigate claims that telcos had approved an excessive number of prepaid SIM cards, potentially enabling their misuse for illicit activities.
He further stated that the ministry would pursue legal action against any telecommunications company found to have collaborated with scam syndicates in perpetrating financial fraud.
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