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SIM Swap Fraud: Karnataka High Court Holds BSNL Liable To Pay ₹55 Lakh For Negligence

The Karnataka High Court ordered BSNL to pay over Rs 55 lakh to Sri Basaveshwara Pattana Sahakara Bank after its staff issued a duplicate SIM without verification, enabling cybercriminals to steal Rs 87.7 lakh in 2019.

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Published: 10 June 2026
SIM Swap Fraud: Karnataka High Court Holds BSNL Liable To Pay ₹55 Lakh For Negligence
The Karnataka High Court ordered BSNL to pay over Rs 55 lakh to Sri Basaveshwara Pattana Sahakara Bank after its staff issued a duplicate SIM without verification, enabling cybercriminals to steal Rs 87.7 lakh in 2019.

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