A gang of fraudsters carried out multiple scams in Faisalabad, stealing significant amounts of money, mobile phones, and ATM cards from several citizens. The most serious incident occurred outside an HBL branch on Millat Road within the Sargodha Road police jurisdiction.
Police said Humaira Zia, a data entry operator at NADRA, was approached by three men posing as bank staff while she was using the ATM. Claiming to be on duty at the machine, they persuaded her to hand over her card and PIN. One suspect then switched her card inside the booth and later withdrew Rs. 151,805 from her account.
Other Reported Cases
Authorities confirmed that similar frauds took place in different parts of the district:
- In 197-RB Gatwala (Madina Town), swindlers snatched cash and a mobile phone from a man named Mansoor.
- At Lathani Pull, a citizen identified as Nasir Ahmed was tricked out of his money and phone.
- In Samundri’s Circular Road area, Siddique Ahmed fell victim to the same scheme.
- Near Kashmir Pull (Madina Town), Imran was deceived by suspects who asked for directions before escaping with his ATM card, Rs. 12,000 in cash, and his phone.
- In Gurunanakpura (Gulberg police limits), Dilshad Ahmed was conned similarly.
- In 409-GB, Tandlianwala, Ali Husnain, was also targeted by the gang.
Police have registered multiple cases under Section 420 of the Pakistan Penal Code. A search operation has been launched to trace and apprehend the suspects involved in the fraud. Readers are advised to stay alert and vigilant, especially in Faisalabad.