Overview
- Osiptel says firm sanctions since 2020 exceed S/184 million for ambulatory SIM sales and Renteseg breaches, totaling 24,993 UIT (S/125.10 million) and 11,895 UIT (S/59.15 million), respectively.
- During the current state of emergency, the regulator conducted more than ten additional inspections, coordinated with police and prosecutors, and reported over 1.8 million mobile lines blocked between April and October 2025.
- Piura’s organized‑crime prosecutor (FECCOR) sent formal notices to Movistar, Claro, Entel and Bitel managers warning of criminal complaints if street sales continue, citing verified hotspots such as the Piura market area.
- Police in Cangallo (Ayacucho) detained four suspects and seized 505 SIM cards, phones, biometric devices and activated chips tied to alleged irregular registrations.
- Operators highlight new controls: Claro’s double biometrics and 387 criminal complaints since 2020; Movistar’s geolocation blocking, one‑line‑per‑person monthly limit and seller code suspensions; Entel’s geolocation checks, buyer‑and‑seller biometrics, AI validation and contractual penalties.