The religious affairs ministry has come to know that a fraudulent group is taking money from people to include them as hajj aspirants this year.

The ministry said the issue was unexpected and posed a serious threat to proper Hajj management.

It urged pre-registered and registered individuals interested in performing Hajj in 2021 under public and private management to beware of this fraudulent group, the ministry said in a statement today.

Besides, it has been requested not to make any financial transaction regarding Hajj of 2021 till further instructions.