In Multan, national cricketer Sohaib Maqsood has accused a local car showroom owner of defrauding him in a high-value vehicle transaction worth Rs14 million.
The incident gained widespread attention after the cricketer took to social media, prompting immediate action from Multan’s police authorities.
Cricketer’s statement and details of transaction
According to Sohaib Maqsood, he sold a car valued at Rs14 million (to a car showroom in Multan. In exchange, the showroom owner provided him with another car worth Rs7 million.
However, Maqsood later discovered that the vehicle documents were bogus, leading him to publicly share his ordeal on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Police take notice
Following Maqsood’s viral tweet, the regional police officer (RPO) and city police officer (CPO) Multan took immediate notice of the complaint. Authorities assured the cricketer that the matter would be investigated thoroughly and resolved at the earliest.
Sohaib Maqsood personally met with the Multan RPO, who assured him that the issue would be resolved swiftly and that strict action would be taken against those involved.
In an official statement posted on social media, the Multan CPO reaffirmed that “fraud with a national star will not be tolerated” and confirmed that legal action has been initiated against the culprits.
Authorities vow to protect public trust
Police officials have stated that the case is being treated as a high-priority investigation, given the involvement of a public figure and the potential implications for public confidence in local businesses.
They also reiterated their commitment to ensuring justice and warned that those found guilty of fraudulent activities will face legal consequences under the law.
