The Ministry of Defence today issued a warning to the public regarding a fraud ring that has been issuing counterfeit legal notices under the ministry’s name to harass individuals and extort money.
In a statement released by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate on Tuesday evening, the ministry noted that fraudsters are dispatching false and fabricated legal notices to people across various districts of the country.
These notices falsely accuse recipients of involvement in criminal activities and threaten them with imprisonment, fines, and other punishments.
The ministry clarified that there is no department, branch, or cell named “Law Control Department” or “Crime Unit Cell” under the Ministry of Defence, and emphasised that the ministry does not conduct such activities at all.
According to the ISPR, necessary legal steps have already been initiated in connection with these fraudulent acts. The ministry has urged all concerned not to be misled by such activities and to refrain from making any financial transactions with the fraudsters.
