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Egyptian jailed 25 years over SIM card
The presence of phone SIM cards registered in a citizen's name but not used by them in Egypt led to a court ruling of a 25-year imprisonment in absentia for a 19-year-old student. It was found that one of the SIM cards linked to the case was registered in his name, although he had neither purchased nor used it. The investigation clarified that having lines registered in citizens' names without their knowledge raises risks of fraud and blackmail. This has sparked increased debate about the need to develop a system for verifying user identities through facial biometrics when purchasing lines or using the "Aqrami" service within the "My NTRA" app. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority confirmed that a maximum limit has been set on the number of lines citizens are allowed to own. It also urged subscribers to review the numbers registered in their names and report any unknown lines, with the possibility of legal action against violating companies.
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