Ministry of Industry IMEI Check is an application to check mobile IMEI whether Illegal / not.

Ministry of Industry IMEI Check is an application to check mobile IMEI whether Illegal / not.

In accordance with Indonesian Minister of Industry Regulation No. 108 / M-IND / PER / 11/2012 to be exact August 17, 2019, the government will issue a validation regulation on the database of original cellphone identification numbers or IMEI. Where it is stated that this regulation will block illegal mobile phones.

Will black market (BM) phones purchased before August 17, 2019 be blocked immediately?

Not immediately blocked, but the provisions for their useful life will be determined later in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

What if you buy a cellphone from abroad after August 17, 2019? Can it be used later in Indonesia?

Can still be used, as long as the import follows the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations.

What is the role of the Ministry of Industry in this regulation?

The Ministry of Industry collects IMEI data obtained from the registration process of cellular phones, handheld computers, and tablet computers, as stipulated in the Minister of Industry Regulation No. 108 / M-IND / PER / 11/2012.