South Africa Cracks Down on Unregistered SIM Cards
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South African government intensifies efforts to combat organized crime by enforcing stricter SIM card registration laws, starting July 1, 2026. The crackdown aims to curb unregistered or fake SIM cards used in serious offenses like banking fraud and violent crimes. Key players, including police, prosecutors, telecom CEOs, and regulators, will collaborate to improve systems and compliance, with penalties up to five million rand or ten years in prison for violations. Industry leaders support the plan and commit to working closely with the government ahead of international reviews on fighting financial crime and terror funding in October.
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