Member of Punjab Assembly falls victim to online scam

In a recent incident in Bahawalpur, Member of the Punjab Assembly Syed Amir Ali Shah became a victim of online fraud, a private TV channel reported on Sunday.

According to the details, the MPA from PP-250 Bahawalpur received a fraudulent call in which he was falsely informed about the approval of development schemes and was asked to deposit funds immediately.

Believing the call to be genuine, MPA Amir Shah transferred over Rs631,000 online as instructed by the caller.

The fraudulent activity was soon reported, and a case was registered at the Uch Sharif police station. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of online scams targeting individuals, including public officials, with increasingly sophisticated tactics.

Authorities are investigating the case to track down the perpetrators involved in the fraudulent call and to ensure that such incidents do not recur. Online scams are not uncommon in the country; people are being deceived under the guise of various schemes, including BISP. However, authorities have so far struggled to effectively address the issue.