The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has identified approximately 0.68 million mobile connections suspected to have been obtained using invalid, non-existent, or fake/forged proof of identity (PoI) and proof of address (PoA) know-your-customer (KYC) documents.
DoT has issued directives to the telecom service providers (TSPs) to carry out immediate re-verification of these identified mobile numbers. All TSPs are mandated to re-verify the flagged connections within 60 days. However, failure to complete re-verification will result in the disconnection of the concerned mobile numbers.
The collaboration between various sectors and the utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology have been pivotal in identifying these fraudulent connections, demonstrating the effectiveness of integrated digital platforms in combating identity fraud.
In addition, DoT has asked for the re-verification to ensure the integrity of mobile connections and the security of digital transactions. Further, DoT is committed to creating a secure digital environment for all.
