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Facebook’s own account is ‘hacked’: Social media users left bemused by bizarre posts including one demanding to ‘release’ ex-Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan

  • Facebook’s official UK account was seemingly hacked on Friday evening 

Facebook’s official UK account was seemingly hacked this evening, leaving social media users bemused.

A flurry of unusual posts were put online from the social media giant’s official Facebook account.

The posts called for ex-Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan to be released from prison and slammed Indian and international cricket councils for their organisation of the world cup.

At around 10.40pm the Facebook account posted: ‘No idea why I suddenly have access to post stuff as Facebook. Or have I got it completely wrong and I’m not posting as Facebook UK?’

Minutes later it added: ‘Let me take this opportunity to let [International Cricket Council] & [Board of Control for Cricket in India] know they have completely botched the event by not issuing visas to people wanted to watch Cricket World Cup in person. 

Facebook’s UK account appears to have been commandeered this evening by a cricket-loving hacker

‘They should allow visas to Pakistani journalists and fans to visit the beautiful India. Come on people!’

Three minutes later it said: ‘Also, release Imran Khan!!!’

The ‘hacker’ also posted an odd message about liking and sharing YouTube videos.

By 11.30pm, the official account’s page had been disabled, but not before thousands of people saw the posts. 

By 11.30pm, the official account’s page had been disabled (pictured), but not before thousands of people saw the posts

The posts called for ex-Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan (pictured) to be released from prison and slammed Indian and international cricket councils for their organisation of the world cup

Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, who became a multi-billionaire off the back of the platform

Earlier this year, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to three years in jail for illegally selling state gifts he received while premier.

The 70-year-old cricketer-turned-politician was arrested after police descended on his home in Lahore – Pakistan’s second biggest city. 

MailOnline has contacted Meta for comment. 

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