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By
Godwill Arthur-Mensah, RNG
Accra, 31 March, GNA – The Government, in collaboration with mobile network operators and
The communication authority would soon intensify its efforts to eliminate the SIM card
fraudsters of the system.
That's why
warned players in the value chain of registration on the SIM card to comply with the SIM card
registration and activation in accordance with the legal provisions in force
provisions.
Mr. Kojo Oppong
Nkrumah, the Minister of Information, who announced it during a press briefing,
Accra, Sunday, said the government, through the Ministry of Communications,
had taken note of a number of faults of the existing SIM card
registration scheme in the country.
The minister emphasized
major deficiencies such as the sale of prerecorded SIM cards, the use of
pre-registered SIM cards and the use of fraudulently registered SIM cards,
paving the way for the perpetuation of fraudulent activities through the use of mobile telephony
telephone services.
He mentioned mobile
financial fraud, illegal SIM card exchange, end of international traffic calls (SIM
Boxing) resulting in loss of revenue for the state, identity theft and cybercrime.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah stated
with the government's commitment to migrate to a formalized digital economy as
part of the Digital Ghana agenda, it was important for communication
industry to ensure the integrity of an integrated database and system.
This, he says, would
enhance security and trust for the use of digital services
transform the economy and accelerate economic growth and development.
While the government
in partnership with relevant institutions for the full roll-out of the national program.
Identification cards for registration on SIM card, the minister said the
Responsible for communication would ensure strict compliance with the law and would
mobile network operators and all relevant stakeholders for
deficiencies.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah gave
badurance that the government is committed to building a strong and secure system
and a resilient communication industry for the benefit of citizens and "we
therefore encouraging all subscribers to check the authenticity of their SIM card
registration by dialing * 400 # on any network.
The minister urged
persons who have relevant information on the above subject at
Call the toll-free number (0800110622) and (0307011419) Hotline and provide
information to the authorities concerned for redress.
GNA
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