By Our Correspondent
LAHORE — Lahore police have arrested members of an inter-district online fraud gang that swindled traders out of millions by using fake bank receipts and pay orders. The arrests came during a special operation led by the Gawalmandi police investigation team on the directives of DIG Investigations Syed Zeeshan Raza.
According to officials, the police team headed by Investigation In-charge Naeem Shehzad, under the supervision of SP Investigation City Farhat Abbas, apprehended the gang’s ringleader along with his accomplice.
The suspects were involved in deceiving traders across Punjab by sending them fake online bank receipts and fraudulently ordering expensive goods, including electronics. Once the traders delivered the goods, the fraudsters would vanish without payment.
SP Farhat Abbas revealed that the accused used SIM cards registered in the names of elderly citizens to conceal their identity. For each fraudulent activity, they purchased a new SIM card and a new mobile phone to evade tracking.
During the raid, police recovered electric cables and a vehicle worth PKR 40 million, which the suspects had obtained through fraudulent means. Investigations also confirmed that the arrested men were wanted in multiple cases by the FIA and various police stations across Punjab.
DIG Investigations Syed Zeeshan Raza stated that the suspects were traced and captured using modern technology and human intelligence. He emphasized that the arrested gang members would be prosecuted through the Police-Prosecution Partnership to ensure strict punishment.
“Protecting the lives and property of citizens is our top priority, and we will deal with criminal elements with an iron hand,” DIG Raza affirmed.
Meanwhile, SSP Investigations Muhammad Naveed announced commendation certificates for the police team in recognition of their successful operation.
