Egypt probes mobile firms over SIM card crisis
The Egyptian Ministry of Communications has decided to take urgent measures to regulate the registration and activation of mobile phone lines. This follows the discovery of lines registered in the names of individuals without their knowledge or actual possession of them. The measures include halting the sale and activation of any new lines for institutions, as well as re-verifying old lines by entering into new contracts with their genuine owners. The goal is to protect personal data and reduce forgery and fraud. Additionally, the four mobile companies have been referred to the Public Prosecution, and are required to send awareness messages to users to re-verify their lines or cancel them if they do not complete the procedures within the specified deadline. These steps aim to enhance oversight of line registrations and implement legal actions against illegal practices.
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