The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered two separate cases against 206 suspects over alleged online fraud in Islamabad.
The suspects include 12 foreign nationals, according to the cases registered after raids on illegal call centres in the federal capital. Investigators allege that the call centres were involved in organised online fraud targeting potential victims through dating applications.
Suspects Allegedly Targeted Victims Online
According to the cases, the suspects approached people through online dating platforms.
They allegedly built regular communication with potential victims and gradually gained their trust.
The suspects then allegedly encouraged victims to complete online tasks and invest money through purported online platforms.
Investigators said the victims were promised financial returns in exchange for their investments.
The call centres allegedly used several methods to obtain money from victims through deception.
These included schemes involving loan recovery, online trading and investment.
Call Centre Operating Under IT Business Cover
One of the cases concerns a call centre in Sector G-10, Islamabad.
According to investigators, the facility allegedly operated unlawful cyber activities while presenting itself as a legitimate information technology business.
A large number of women were also reportedly working at the facility when authorities conducted the raid.
Investigators allege that the IT-business setup helped conceal the call centre’s actual activities.
NCCIA Seizes Digital Evidence
During the raids, the NCCIA seized computers, electronic devices and other digital material.
Investigators will examine the seized material as part of the ongoing probe.
The authorities have booked the suspects under Section 14 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016.
The cases also include Sections 419, 420, 34 and 109 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
Investigation Into Online Fraud Continues
The NCCIA is continuing its investigation into the alleged fraud network. Authorities will examine the digital evidence and the suspects’ alleged roles in the operations. They will also investigate the financial transactions linked to the purported online platforms.
For now, the allegations remain under investigation. The registration of cases does not by itself establish criminal responsibility against the suspects.
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