Islamabad – Special Report – A local businessman, Muhammad Ishaq, has filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the Kohsar Police Station, alleging a fraudulent transaction involving millions of rupees related to a mobile phone deal.
Ishaq, who runs a mobile phone sales business in Blue Area’s Black Horse Plaza, claims he was approached by individuals who identified themselves as providing iPhones. After negotiations, a deal was struck for a substantial quantity of iPhones, with a total agreed price of Rs. 335 million.
According to the FIR, the alleged perpetrators initially asked for an advance payment of Rs. 150 million. Following this, a sales agreement was drafted between Ishaq and one of the individuals, identified as Azhar Hayat. Ishaq then transferred the Rs. 150 million from his company account at Meezan Bank to Hayat, with Hamza Sami and Mueed Tahir present as witnesses.
Hayat and his associates reportedly provided two bank cheques worth Rs. 50 million and Rs. 150 million respectively, drawn on Soneri Bank. They then allegedly sent for an associate named Ali Raza (Mejar), who collected the cash and left. The agreement stipulated that the iPhones would be delivered within two hours.
However, after a six-hour wait, the phones had not been delivered. Ishaq’s suspicions grew, and upon contacting his sources, he discovered that he had been defrauded. He claims the suspects colluded to breach the trust and embezzle the substantial amount.
The police have registered a case under Section 406 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) which pertains to criminal breach of trust. An investigation has been launched, and the SHO of Kohsar Police Station is overseeing the proceedings. The complainant, Muhammad Ishaq, has provided all necessary documentation and is cooperating fully with the investigation. No arrests have been reported so far.
