Kochi: An elderly Israeli national was arrested in Kottayam in Kerala for using a satellite phone illegally on Friday.
David Bona was released on police station bail, media reports said.
Bona had used it while going from tourism spot Kumarakom to hill station Thekkady with his wife.
The police were alerted by the Intelligence wing, leading to Bona’s arrest in Mundakayam, he said.
Bona, who had purchased the phone in Dubai, was not aware about the restrictions on the use of satellite phone.
Bona was questioned by the police, the Intelligence wing, and the NIA before being released on bail. The satellite phone was impounded.
An FIR was registered against him under relevant provisions of the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, the reports said.
