Plea to be aware of frauds using Army's names

Military authorities have again urged all concerned to remain alert against the acts of fraudulence using the name of the Army, reports UNB.brRecently, the incidents of fraudulence have increased in an alarming rate by fake army officers even wearing uniforms, said an ISPR press release Monday. brBangladesh Army have been cooperating with the civil administration in various activities, including operations against corruption since the emergency. This sublime sacrifice and contributions of the Bangladesh Army have been appreciated not only in the country but also internationally, the release said. brIt said a group of plotters had been committing the acts of fraudulence to gain their personal interests undermining the image of the Army. brThese frauds have been taking bribe from the relatives of many corrupt bigwigs in the name of army officers to have the accused persons released.brThe release further said, In the Army there was no such record of fraudulence in the past nor at present. The highest punishment is given according to the military law if such complaint is proved, specifically against any army personnel. brReports have it that many people have been the victims of such fraudulence even after repeated warning from the Army Headquarters, the release added.brIt urged all concerned not to get confused and contact directly over mobile phones # 01713333256 and 01713247504 or telephone # 8750011 (Ex-2142) to check such acts.