Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. A viral Facebook post claiming that the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs will enforce a formal title transfer rule for second-hand smartphone purchases has been confirmed as false.

According to fact-checking reports verified by turnbackhoax.id on Monday (3/8/2026), the misleading narrative stems from a misinterpretation of statements regarding International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration. Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid previously clarified that proposed regulations regarding IMEI registration and blocking services differ fundamentally from vehicle ownership transfer rules.

The ministry clarified that the policy under development aims to enhance public protection by enabling users to block lost or stolen devices, thereby deterring theft and illegal trade. Authorities emphasized that the mechanism incurs no additional fees or new compliance burdens for consumers buying or selling used phones.

The public is advised to verify policy updates through official government channels and exercise caution when encountering sensationalized regulatory claims on social media.

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