KARACHI: Sidra Humaid, protagonist of one of biggest ballot committee (BC) scams, who conned hundreds of unsuspecting citizens out of an estimated Rs 420 million has fallen off grid.

According to sources, Sidra is nowhere to be found as she is not available at her designated home and has become inaccessible by phone. In a social media post, alleged 'conwoman', claimed she was being hounded by malefactors and thus had gone into hiding for fear of her life.

It was reported that Sidra, main character of committee scandal was actually terming victims, who lost their life savings to this scam as violent criminals. "Affected are calling and knocking on her door for recovery and she is on run," a source said, adding, "She has also declared and filed for bankruptcy in court of law".

Meanwhile, victims are moving Federal Investigation against this woman and agency has started receiving complaints. As Sidra took no time in abandoning her house, victims fear she may not flee country shortly and have urged FIA to take swift action before it's too late.

FIA registered an initial report however a formal case has yet to be filed against alleged scammer, sources said. FIA has sought details of all payments/transactions made into and out of suspect's bank accounts to firm up their groundwork before launching an investigation. Sidra is also owner of home-based food business handicraft start-ups 'Cróise' and 'Daily Bites'.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 08 2022

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