Foreign nationals are allegedly operating illegal call centres in Pakistan, while sensitive government data is reportedly being sold overseas. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency shared these details with the Senate IT committee.
NCCIA officials said Chinese, Vietnamese, Myanmar, and other foreign nationals were involved in fraudulent call-centre activities. Some suspects allegedly entered Pakistan on visit visas and were already known to authorities in their respective countries.
Foreign Suspects Face Cybercrime Investigations
The officials said authorities were investigating several individuals linked to fraudulent call-centre operations. In some cases, investigators recovered funds and returned the money to victims affected by the alleged scams.
Meanwhile, the committee received a separate briefing about a gang accused of obtaining sensitive information about senior government officials. The suspects allegedly sold the information to foreign entities for financial gains.
Earlier NCCIA investigations reportedly recovered sensitive records connected to senior officials. These records included call details, CNIC information, and passport data, raising concerns about the security of official information.
Authorities Seek Stronger Coordination
The NCCIA also highlighted weaknesses in Pakistan’s existing visa screening system. Officials stressed the need for stronger coordination among government institutions and financial regulators to tackle organised cybercrime.
Furthermore, officials said better cooperation could help authorities identify foreign suspects entering Pakistan for illegal activities. It could also strengthen efforts to trace financial transactions linked to cybercrime networks.
The briefing highlighted growing concerns over illegal call centres and the misuse of sensitive personal information. Authorities are now expected to strengthen investigations and improve coordination between relevant institutions.
The NCCIA’s findings also underscored the need for improved monitoring of foreign nationals and financial activity. Officials said such measures could support efforts to prevent organised cybercrime and protect sensitive government data.
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