India's DoT imposes fines up to 5 million rupees and 3 years jail for fake SIMs and IMEI tampering

India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is enforcing strict penalties for fake SIM cards and IMEI tampering: up to three years in prison and fines of up to 5 million rupees (50 lakh). Users can check SIMs registered to their name and verify IMEI via the Sanchar Saathi TAFCOP and CEIR portals.

• Penalty for fake SIM or IMEI tampering reaches 5 million rupees (50 lakh)
• Punishment includes up to three years of imprisonment
• SIM check by name is available at tafcop.sancharsaathi.gov.in
• IMEI verification and complaints are handled at ceir.sancharsaathi.gov.in