The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group arrests SIM card seller in Bulacan an individual in Bulacan for selling a registered SIM card.

Based on the report, SIM cards can be utilized in crimes; that’s why the ACG calls on Congress to amend the SIM Registration Act.

“Nakatulong naman ang ating SIM Card Registration Act. Kailangan lang po ang amyendahan para dagdagan ang mga measures at para mas gumanda ang mga ipapatupad natin,” PMGen. Wilson Asueta said

Despite the legislation being enacted three years ago, cybercriminals continue to operate widely using the SIM card.

PNP ACG Director PMGen. Wilson Asueta revealed that 90% of cybercrimes in the country, including scams, fraud, identity theft, and other illegal digital activities, involve the use of SIM cards.

“So we are appealing to our legislators for please for the immediate passage of amended laws for this purpose. Kasi po talaga masasabi ko, almost all of the cyber cases, mga cyber crimes committed ay nagsisimula po sa sim card,” he explained

Based on the data of PNP ACG, from January 1 to July 31, the unit recorded 5,231 cybercrime cases, including 576 scams. The group also conducted

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