Pakistani actress and mannequin Nadia Hussain has fallen sufferer to an internet rip-off following the arrest of her husband, Atif Mohammad Khan, who’s dealing with fraud allegations, native information channel reported on Thursday.
A scammer, impersonating a Federal Investigation Company (FIA) officer, known as the actress and demanded Rs30 million in trade for her husband’s launch on bail. Nadia Hussain shared particulars of the incident on social media, warning others about such fraudulent makes an attempt.
The impersonator reportedly informed her that every one issues relating to her husband had been settled and urged her to switch the cash discreetly.
The caller additionally tried to intimidate her, insisting the dialog stay confidential.
Earlier, Atif Mohammad Khan, husband of famend mannequin and actress Nadia Hussain and former CEO of Financial institution Alfalah Securities, has been arrested over allegations of embezzling 540 million rupees, Specific Information reported.
The Federal Investigation Company (FIA) confirmed his arrest following a probe initiated after a grievance from the corporate’s board of administrators.
In keeping with investigators, Atif Khan allegedly misused 80 million rupees of firm funds for private buying and selling and illegally acquired 654 million rupees via a 3rd get together, repaying it with high-interest funds utilizing company funds.
The FIA additionally accused former Chief Monetary Officer Faisal Sheikh and one other particular person, Imtiaz Ahmed, of facilitating the fraud. Authorities mentioned additional investigations are underway.