The State Minister for Information and Communication Technology has stated that a total of 137 fake Facebook accounts have been detected operating under the name of the Prime Minister. The information was revealed on Wednesday evening (November 12).

Detection of Fake Accounts

The State Minister said these accounts were created with fraudulent intent, using the Prime Minister's name and photographs. The accounts were identified through regular monitoring. He further mentioned that the process of taking necessary legal and administrative action against these accounts has already begun.

Caution on Social Media

The State Minister advised the general public to remain vigilant against fraudulent activities on social media platforms. He urged people to be cautious about suspicious accounts operating in the names of important government figures and to refrain from engaging in any financial transactions or sharing personal information with them.

Actions by Authorities

It was also reported that the concerned social media platform authorities have been notified regarding the fake accounts. Additionally, it was stated that stricter monitoring measures will be maintained to prevent such fraudulent activities in the future.