MULTAN: Pakistani cricketer Sohaib Maqsood has accused a car showroom owner in Multan of defrauding him in a Rs14 million (1.4 crore) car sale scam. In a detailed social media post, the former national player claimed that the dealer sold his luxury car without original documents, which Maqsood still possesses, and later handed him another vehicle with fake papers — while charging him an additional Rs7 million.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Maqsood publicly appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab Police, and other relevant authorities to take immediate action.
“If, as a national cricketer, I’m helpless, I can only imagine the ordeal faced by ordinary citizens. People’s hard-earned money must be protected from such fraudsters,” he wrote.
Car Traced After Eight Months in Lahore
Maqsood further revealed that after an eight-month search, he located his original vehicle parked at a private residence in Lahore. Upon confronting the current possessor, he was told the car had been purchased legally.
“I told him the car legally belongs to me and warned that I would go to the police. He replied that even the police couldn’t take it back,” Maqsood stated in his post.
Call for Justice and Legal Action
The cricketer urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure strict legal action against the individuals involved. He emphasized the need to protect citizens from such scams and restore public faith in the justice system.
The case has drawn attention online, with many calling for swift justice and stronger measures against automotive fraud.
