PTA conducts raid against illegal issuance of SIMs in DG Khan


ISLAMABAD, Jun 06 (APP): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office, Lahore, in close collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, conducted a successful raid against franchise of a telecom company located on Jampur Road, DG Khan.
The franchisee was found to be involved in the illegal issuance of SIMs, said a news release.
During the raid, 17 BVS devices, 1 laptop, 360 active SIMs and 1000 scanned soft images of finger/thumb impressions from laptops were seized as evidence.
Two persons were apprehended on the premises by the FIA, which is currently investigating the matter further.
PTA had filed complaints with FIA earlier based on information regarding illegal issuance of SIMs by the sales channel.
The raids signify the Authority’s dedication to eradicate the illegal issuance of SIMs.