MLA’s Facebook account hacked

Hubballi: Some unknown miscreants tried to seek funds in the name of an MLA by hacking his Facebook account.
Gangavati MLA Paranna Munavalli said that he was alerted by his partymen on Saturday, when they got a request for money from his account. “The hacker has sent messages to many of my Facebook friends and followers, claiming that I am in trouble and that I need money. It drew suspicion and 3-4 BJP workers, who called me over phone and informed me about the message. I immediately instructed my Facebook team to change the password, and ensured that a clarification was posted in this regard. After I come back from Bengaluru, I will lodge a complaint with the police,” he added.
He also stated that the hacker shared an online platform’s account to transfer the money. “When we called the mobile number given in the message, it was found to be switched off. Fortunately, none of my friends or followers have transferred any money. I thank all of them for checking the genuineness of the message and getting back to me,” he expressed.
Many of the MLA’s supporters were worried , as the post stated that their leader is in trouble. “After seeing Munavalli’s clarification, we breathed sigh of relief,” said a BJP functionary.
Sources in the Koppal police said that no complaint has been lodged in this regard. “As soon as a complaint is lodged, we will start an investigation,” they added.