Pakistani cricketer Sohaib Maqsood has alleged that he was defrauded of over Rs. 14 million (1.4 crore) by a car showroom owner in Multan. The player claims that the dealer illegally sold his car and later scammed him with a replacement vehicle having fake registration documents.
In a detailed post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Maqsood accused the dealer of selling his luxury vehicle without obtaining its original documents, which he still possesses. The cricketer said the dealer not only disposed of his car unlawfully but also demanded an additional Rs. 7 million to provide another vehicle — which later turned out to be forged and fraudulent.
“If being a national cricketer, I’m helpless, I can only imagine what ordinary citizens must go through. We need to protect people’s hard-earned money from such fraudsters,”
— Sohaib Maqsood on X
Car Found After Eight Months
Maqsood revealed that after months of searching, he traced his original car to a private residence in Lahore, approximately eight months after it went missing.
When he confronted the man in possession of the vehicle, the person refused to hand it over, claiming he had purchased it legitimately.
“I told him the car legally belongs to me and that I could go to the police, but he said even the police couldn’t take it away,” Maqsood recounted in his post.
The cricketer shared his frustration, saying the ordeal had deeply shaken his trust in the system. He emphasized that if influential figures like him can be exploited so easily, ordinary citizens are at even greater risk.
Appeal to Punjab Authorities
The former Pakistan middle-order batter tagged Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Police, and other provincial authorities in his post, urging them to take immediate action and recover his losses.
Maqsood called for a comprehensive investigation into the fraud, demanding strict legal action against those involved to serve as a deterrent to similar crimes in the future.
He further highlighted the need for tighter regulation of car dealerships and better consumer protection laws, saying that citizens often fall prey to fraudulent auto dealers who exploit legal loopholes and weak enforcement.
Public Reaction and Support
Following his revelation, several fans and public figures expressed support for Maqsood online, commending him for speaking up. Many users also urged authorities to ensure justice is served and to crack down on dealership scams that have become increasingly common in major cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Multan.
The case has reignited debate over vehicle ownership verification, fraudulent documentation practices, and law enforcement accountability in Pakistan’s auto market — where fake documents and duplicate number plates remain persistent issues.
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