LEA Raid on Scam Call Centre in Islamabad, Foreigners Among 65 Arrested
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested over 65 suspects, including five foreign nationals, in a major crackdown on a scam call centre operating in Islamabad’s G-10 Sector, officials confirmed on Monday.
According to NCCIA officials, the law enforcement agency raided the illegal call centre following credible intelligence about its involvement in fraudulent activities targeting the public. The operation led to the arrest of five foreigners along with more than 60 Pakistani men and women who were allegedly managing day-to-day scam operations.
Illegal Records, Equipment Seized
During the raid, officials seized critical records and digital equipment used for executing the scams. A spokesperson for the agency stated that comprehensive legal action will be taken not only against the operators but also against those who provided facilities and protection to the suspects.
Recent Crackdown in Faisalabad Linked
Earlier this month, the NCCIA conducted a similar raid on a large scam call centre in Faisalabad, arresting 149 people, including 71 foreigners, primarily Chinese nationals. That centre was reportedly involved in sophisticated Ponzi schemes and online investment fraud.
According to the agency, the Faisalabad network operated WhatsApp groups to lure unsuspecting victims with small, quick returns on minor investments. Later, victims were added to Telegram channels, where they were persuaded to invest larger sums through fake online tasks, such as subscribing to TikTok and YouTube channels.
Growing Cybercrime Threat
The NCCIA emphasized that such call centres pose a significant cybersecurity threat, using social media and messaging apps to defraud thousands of citizens out of millions of rupees. The agency vowed to continue its operations against similar fraudulent networks nationwide.
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Public Advisory
Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant against Ponzi schemes, fake investment offers, and online scams promising unrealistic returns. The NCCIA encourages the public to report suspicious calls, messages, or online activities to the official cybercrime helpline.
