Illegal gambling operators are exploiting weak SIM card registration processes in rural areas across South Asia. In Bangladesh and Nepal, agents report SIMs being issued without proper identification.
These SIMs are later used to create fake accounts on gambling platforms or to receive illegal payments. Fraud rings often buy SIMs in bulk using fake IDs or photos of unaware citizens.
Telecom regulators are working to enforce biometric registration, but implementation remains inconsistent in remote regions. Experts call for urgent reforms to cut off gambling operators’ anonymous communication channels.
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Online gambling is becoming a serious problem in South Asia, especially in rural areas. Weak SIM card registration processes are being exploited by illegal operators. Telecom regulators need to enforce stricter biometric registration to prevent fraud. Religious leaders are raising concerns about the moral and social impacts of this issue. How can governments effectively cut off anonymous communication channels used by gambling operators? WordAiApi