Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- A 75-year-old Israeli national, identified as David Bona, was arrested in Kerala, India, on Friday, February 21, for using a satellite phone without permission.

Bona, who had arrived in India as a tourist with his wife, was traveling from Kumarakom to Thekkady when the incident took place.

The police were notified of the unauthorized use of the phone by the Intelligence wing, which led to Bona's arrest in Mundakayam, according to a senior district police officer, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.

"Bona had purchased the satellite phone while traveling through Dubai before arriving in Kerala. However, he was unaware that using the device without permission is prohibited in India," the officer added.

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