Gang busted engaged in illegal SIMs activation

Gang busted engaged in illegal SIMs activation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) carried out a successful raid at three different locations in Peshawar against illegal activation of SIMs on Afghan passports, tampering in Afghan passports an issuance of SIMs on fake visas.

During the raid, a total of 10 suspects were arrested whereas copies of 450 Afghan Passports, 3 Laptops, 4 PCs and 15 mobile phones were recovered.

The raid shows PTA’s commitment and persistent efforts in curbing the menace of illegal issuance of SIMs.