A telecom agent in Dewas, India, has been arrested for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards using a single photograph, highlighting the risks of identity fraud in the telecom sector.
An agent for telecom companies was arrested in Dewas in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards to different persons using a single photo, a police official said on Monday.
Kotwali police station in-charge Shyamchandra Sharma identified the accused as Abrar alias Arbaaz alias Abdul.
"He works as an agent for telecom companies. Abrar was arrested for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards to different persons using a single photo. It was found that Abrar and some other individuals obtained illegal benefits through this fraud," Sharma said.
A case has been registered against Abrar and further probe into the racket is underway, he added.