2 MNAs Lose Rs. 35 Lac to SIM Fraud
Two Members of National Assembly (MNAs) have lost millions of rupees in separate fraud cases involving fake duplicate SIM cards and unauthorized access to bank accounts.
Two Members of National Assembly (MNAs) have lost millions of rupees in separate fraud cases involving fake duplicate SIM cards and unauthorized access to bank accounts.
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- 1.5 million after a duplicate SIM was issued against his mobile number without his knowledge.
- Fraud involving Kumar's account included a bank employee who accessed customer records and allegedly shared information with others.
- The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) fined a telecom operator Rs.
- Investigators suspect criminals may be obtaining fingerprints from leaked data or misusing biometric information collected for routine services.
- Action against the banks was reportedly limited to orders to return the victims' funds.
MQM MNA Farhan Chishti lost Rs. 1.5 million after a duplicate SIM was issued against his mobile number without his knowledge. His original SIM halted working, and the fraudster employed the number to register him for online banking and transfer funds.
MNA Shaharyar Mahar lost Rs. 2 million in a separate incident. Karachi businessman Sunny Kumar additionally lost Rs. 8.5 million after a duplicate SIM was issued in his name. Audit Flags Over Rs. 222 Billion in Irregularities in Communications Ministry.
Fraud involving Kumar's account included a bank employee who accessed customer records and allegedly shared information with others. Investigators additionally identified evidence of attempts to obtain customer data from other bank and NADRA employees.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) fined a telecom operator Rs. 77.8 million in each of the two cases.
Action against the banks was reportedly limited to orders to return the victims' funds. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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