Published: 12:03 AM, 20 May 2026 Last Update: 12:02 AM, 20 May 2026
Defence ministry warns against fake legal notices issued by fraudsters
The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday warned people against a fraud ring that is issuing fake legal notices using the ministry's name to harass people and extort money.
In a statement, the ministry said the fraudsters are sending false and fabricated legal notices to people in different districts of the country accusing them of involvement in criminal activities and threatening them with imprisonment, fines and other punishments, said release of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, reports BSS. It said 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 the ministry does not conduct such activities at all.
Necessary legal steps have already been taken in this connection, the ISPR mentioned.
