Cabinet Division warns officials against falling into fraudulent ‘traps’
Officials have also been cautioned against sharing their job titles, locations, or daily routines on social media platforms
The Cabinet Division has issued seven precautionary directives aimed at safeguarding government officials from falling victim to fraudulent schemes, including potential threats posed by vested groups and foreign intelligence agencies.
In a recent letter addressed to the senior secretaries and secretaries of all ministries and divisions, the Cabinet Division emphasised the need for heightened vigilance and preventive measures across government offices.
The directives outlined in the letter advise government officials to exercise heightened caution and remain alert to potential fraudulent schemes. Officials have been warned to take extra precautions to avoid falling into such traps.
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If any suspicious activity is detected, law enforcement or intelligence agencies must be notified immediately so that potential syndicates can be identified and neutralized. Strict legal action may be taken against individuals found to be involved in such criminal behavior.
Officials have also been cautioned against sharing their job titles, locations, or daily routines on social media platforms, as this could expose them to risks. There is a need to raise awareness to prevent officials from being lured into online scams involving seductive video calls, images, or chats.
They are further advised to maintain professional boundaries, refraining from becoming overly familiar with strangers or acquaintances. Sharing confidential information, images, or videos during online interactions should also be strictly avoided.
The letter urged all senior officials to convey these directives to staff across all ministries, divisions, and subordinate offices, aiming to strengthen awareness and improve protective measures against such fraudulent activities.
