FAISALABAD: 19 October 2026 (DIGITAL ITLA): Civil Lines Police arrested a tout outside the regional Passport Office for impersonating a government official and extorting money from citizens under the guise of processing passport applications.
According to a spokesperson for Faisalabad Police, the suspect, identified as Muhammad Irfan, was posing as a public servant outside the premises, misleading applicants and swindling money from them by promising expedited passport services.
Upon receiving reports, a police team conducted a targeted raid, arresting the suspect on the spot. A formal case has been registered against the accused at Civil Lines Police Station, and legal proceedings have been initiated.
Reiterating the police department's firm stance against illegal practices, City Police Officer (CPO) Faisalabad, Tanveer Hussain, stated that fraud, impersonation, and extortion targeting the general public will not be tolerated under any circumstances, and strict action will continue against fake agents operating around public offices.
تازہ ترین پوسٹس
