Kottayam: A 75-year-old Israeli national was arrested in Mundakayam, Kottayam on Friday for using a satellite phone without permission.

David Bona and his wife arrived as tourists and were on their way to Thekkady from Kumarakom when the satellite phone was used, a senior district police officer said. The police were alerted to the unauthorised use of the phone by their Intelligence wing, leading to Bona’s arrest in Mundakayam, he added.

"Bona purchased the phone in Dubai while travelling to Kerala. He was unaware that using it without permission is prohibited here," police added.

Bona was questioned by the police, the Intelligence wing, and the NIA before being released on bail. His satellite phone was seized, officials said. An FIR was registered against him under relevant provisions of the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act.

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