Published on, Aug. 26 -- August 26, 2025 9:51 AM

The Federal Investigation (FIA) on Monday warned that criminals are circulating fake first information reports using the 's name to blackmail people, according to a press release.

"FIA has received information that criminal elements are harassing people by sending fake and fabricated FIRs on WhatsApp in the name of" the , the press release, stated. "Citizens are named in fake FIRs and terrorised."

"These elements try to present themselves as FIA officials by using fictitious and misleading names," the added. "In such messages, attempts are being made to blackmail citizens by making serious allegations like 'cybercrimes and terrorism'."

The FIA stated that it does not send messages of th...