DoT suspends 2 telemarketers for sending fraud messages

DoT suspended V-con Intelligent Security and Onextel Media for sending 55.5 million fraudulent SMSes on July 15. Misusing digital assets and bypassing blockchain filters, TSPs must suspend these telemarketers. Issues reported via Chakshu on Sanchar Saathi. Genuine businesses need new vendors; potential loss: Rs 24-40 crore. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea awaited responses.