September 21, 2020

Illegal Mobile Phone IMEI Tampering Setup Raided in Sheikhupura

Islamabad (September 21, 2020): Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) carried out a successful raid in coordination with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against mobile phone IMEIs changing/tampering set up in Sheikhupura.

The raid was conducted at Usman Mobile Shop, Mobile Market Gali No. 2, Main Sargodha Road, Sheikhupura. One accused, Mr. Saher, involved in illegal changing and tampering of mobile phone IMEIs was arrested by FIA, and the equipment used in illegal activity was confiscated.

This successful raid is a demonstration of PTA’s commitment and persistent efforts made with the support of FIA to ensure the use of legal devices on mobile networks.

 

Khurram Ali Mehran

(Director PR)