Islamabad (Asif Malik): The Commercial Banking Circle Islamabad of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken effective action and recovered Rs. 2,839,500 withdrawn through bank fraud, returning the amount to the affected citizen.

According to the FIA, an investigation was launched following a complaint related to Allied Bank Limited, Afshan Colony Branch, Rawalpindi. The complainant stated that during the night between November 15 and 16, an amount of Rs. 2,839,500 was transferred from his account without authorization through multiple IBFTs (Inter Bank Funds Transfers) and Raast payments.

The complainant further stated that he did not receive any transaction alerts on his mobile phone during the incident, due to which he was unable to become aware of the fraud in a timely manner.

The FIA conducted a detailed review of bank records and examined the available evidence. Following the investigation, the bank administration was held responsible, after which Allied Bank transferred the complete amount of Rs. 2,839,500 back into the affected citizen’s account.

The FIA has advised citizens to remain cautious to avoid financial and banking fraud and urged them to immediately contact the agency in case of any suspicious transaction or fraudulent activity.