The SIM Swap Crisis: What It Costs You When It Reaches Court
A SIM swap takes 10 minutes. The court case that follows can take years.
Across the world, regulators and courts are placing greater scrutiny on how telecom operators verify subscriber identities before issuing replacement SIM cards. What was once viewed as a fraud issue is increasingly becoming a compliance, governance, and liability issue.
Join telecom leaders and industry experts for a 45-minute briefing on the growing legal, regulatory, and financial implications of SIM swap fraud, and what operators can do to build a more defensible registration process.
What You'll Learn
How courts and regulators are approaching SIM swap liability
Recent enforcement actions and their implications for telecom operators
The most common weaknesses exploited during subscriber registration
Why registration controls matter more than ever
What a defensible registration process looks like in practice
Featured Speakers
General Manager, IT Operations, MTN Nigeria
David will share perspectives from one of Africa's largest telecom operators on operational controls, risk management, and the evolving fraud landscape.
Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Seamfix
Cynthia brings over a decade of experience in legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. She will discuss the governance and accountability expectations organisations face when identity controls fail, and what makes a registration process truly defensible.
Lead, Account Management, Seamfix
George works closely with telecom operators across Africa and will discuss how registration vulnerabilities create fraud exposure and compliance risk.
Who Should Attend?
Chief Compliance Officers
Heads of Regulatory Compliance
Fraud & Risk Leaders
SIM Registration Managers
Customer Identity & KYC Teams
Telecom Operations Leaders
MVNO Executives
Event Details
📅 Date: 27 August 2026
⏰ Duration: 45 Minutes
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)
Why This Conversation Matters
The question regulators, auditors, and courts increasingly ask is:
"Can you prove your registration controls were enforced?"
This session explores what that means for telecom operators and how leading organisations are responding.
Reserve Your Spot
Join industry experts and telecom leaders for a practical discussion on the future of SIM registration compliance and fraud prevention.