Andris Šuvajevs, the leader of the 'Progressives' faction in the Latvian parliament, has voiced skepticism about the interior minister Rihards Kozlovskis' proposal to ban unregistered prepaid SIM cards in Latvia. While recognizing the increasing problem of phone fraud, he believes that implementing a simple ban may not effectively address the issue, especially since fraudsters can easily use SIM cards purchased outside of Latvia. Šuvajevs is advocating for a more nuanced solution that considers privacy rights and the implications of such a ban.

He points out that any proposed restrictions should be justified and should not infringe upon individuals' privacy rights. Šuvajevs argues that the government should develop solutions that operate on multiple levels, assigning specific tasks to telecommunications companies, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies. He believes that a fragmented approach with isolated measures will not be successful in significantly reducing the number of phone fraud victims in the country, indicating the need for a collaborative and comprehensive strategy.

The Ministry of the Interior appears to be aware of the growing issue of telephone fraud and is considering legislative measures to combat it. However, as highlighted by Šuvajevs, it is crucial to ensure any measures taken do not compromise citizens' rights, suggesting that further debate and analysis are needed to create effective solutions to this problem.